Nursing homes › South Dakota › Good Samaritan Society New Underwood
412 South Madison, New Underwood, SD 57761 · 6057546489 · 41 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Good Samaritan Society, a group operating 91 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,237,184 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.82 (South Dakota median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.79. Weekend total: 2.23. Nursing staff turnover: 65%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-08 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-08 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-07-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2023-11-16 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | Fine | $11,190 |
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $15,405 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| CAIN, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| NORTH, ANDREW | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| FLUIT, JOEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2022 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/27/2022 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/08/2024 |
| ROGERS, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/13/2022 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 435104. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.