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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor

Sioux Falls, South DakotaMedicare inspection record
(605) 336-1997

About Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor

Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Sioux Falls, South Dakota with compassionate, person-centered care. Whether recovering from surgery or managing complex medical needs, our team supports each resident's path toward independence and wellness.

Community at a glance

Capacity

92 residents

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1500 W 38TH ST, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 336-1997

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 57 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the South Dakota average.

Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor 4 times in the last three years, $111,701 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 57 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day57 minutesAbove the South Dakota average
Nursing staff who left in the past year44%Below the South Dakota average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 4, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2026

April 1, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Mar 23, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 24, 2026
March 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 1, 2026
March 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 1, 2026
July 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 15, 2025
June 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 18, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 18, 2025
January 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 15, 2025
October 17, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 12, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 12, 2024
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 12, 2024

Fines and payment denials

4 fines totaling $111,701 in the last three years.

  • June 4, 2026Fine: $19,635
  • March 5, 2026Fine: $70,980
  • June 18, 2025Fine: $9,620
  • October 17, 2024Fine: $11,466

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Medicare-certified beds
92
Average residents per day
86
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
June 1, 1990
Part of a chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
435044

Location

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1500 W 38TH STSioux Falls, SD 57105

12 other communities within 10 miles

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Questions about Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor

How did Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 5, 2026 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 57 minutes with each resident per day, including 57 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor 4 times in the last three years, totaling $111,701.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Sioux Falls Skilled Nursing in South Dakota Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026