3600 SOUTH NORTON AVENUE, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor
Sioux Falls, South DakotaMedicare inspection record
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
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
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 57 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 57 minutesAbove the South Dakota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 44%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, 2026Provide 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, 2026Ensure 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, 2026Provide 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, 2026Provide 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, 2026Develop 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, 2026Provide 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, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 1, 2026Ensure 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, 2025Provide 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, 2024Procure 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, 2024Develop 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
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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.