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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, South DakotaMedicare inspection record
About Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to South Dakota residents who need focused medical care and recovery support. Our team helps patients regain independence through personalized therapy and compassionate nursing.
Community at a glance
Capacity
68 residents
Location
Tyndall, SD
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
2304 LAUREL STREET, Tyndall, South Dakota 57066
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 July 16, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident a day, below the South Dakota average of 3 hours 47 minutes.
Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society Tyndall 2 times in the last three years, $32,783 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 35 minutesBelow the South Dakota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 37 minutesBelow the South Dakota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 59%Above the South Dakota average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
11 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 16, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 11, 2026Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 14, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 14, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 14, 2026
July 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
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 Aug 11, 2025
June 12, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
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 Jul 18, 2025Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 18, 2025
January 24, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 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 Feb 20, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 20, 2025Develop 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 Feb 20, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 20, 2025
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $32,783 in the last three years.
- July 17, 2025Fine: $9,246
- January 24, 2025Fine: $23,537
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified beds
- 68
- Average residents per day
- 53
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- April 1, 1996
- 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
- 435098
Location
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2304 LAUREL STREETTyndall, SD 57066
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Questions about Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
How did Good Samaritan Society Tyndall do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 16, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society Tyndall?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident per day, including 37 minutes from registered nurses. 59% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Good Samaritan Society Tyndall been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society Tyndall 2 times in the last three years, totaling $32,783.
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.