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Good Samaritan Society Corsica

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, compassionate staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

455 North Dakota, Corsica, SD 5732850 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many families appreciate the warm, small-town atmosphere and dedicated staff, the conflicting reports regarding cleanliness warrant a closer look. When touring, we recommend specifically asking to see resident rooms and inquiring about the facility's housekeeping schedule to ensure it meets your expectations.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
Good Samaritan Society Corsica is generally viewed as a warm, small-town facility where staff members are perceived as loving and dedicated to resident care. However, there is a significant discrepancy in reports regarding cleanliness, with one professional caregiver alleging poor sanitation standards that contrast sharply with other positive testimonials.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate staff
  • Small-town, home-like atmosphere
  • Dedicated resident care

Concerns

  • Cleanliness and sanitation standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2341.02018(1)5.02019(4)5.02021(2)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's cozy, small-town atmosphere, how do you ensure that the personal space and common areas maintain a high standard of cleanliness for all residents?
  • 2With a 5-star CMS rating for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain that level of excellence in daily sanitation?
  • 3Since staffing is a priority, how does your team balance the 4-star staffing ratio to ensure every resident receives the dedicated, compassionate attention mentioned by families?
  • 4What kind of daily activities or social programs do you offer that take advantage of the home-like, intimate environment here?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is the immediate process for notifying family members and coordinating with local medical services?
  • 6How do you integrate feedback from families to continuously improve the living experience, especially regarding the upkeep of the facility?

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Key Review Excerpts

Corsica GSS is a great facility with the small town feel that many long for! The staff are dedicated to making the residents feel at home while providing quality services and cares.

Community member · 2019★★★★★

Residents are well cared for and loved. Very clean and smells good! A fun work environment.

Staff member · 2019★★★★★

Very dirty they don't clean the residents rooms. Care not up to my standards personally as a traveling C.N.A. I have seen it up close.

Professional caregiver · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.81hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.37hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
22%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
$8,190 in fines

Good Samaritan Society Corsica has 16 deficiencies across three surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating families haven't filed reports. The facility shows recurring problems with accident prevention and safety measures, infection control, and care planning. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, suggesting responsiveness to identified issues, though some safety concerns have repeated across multiple inspections.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society Corsica

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

89 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 13 of 88 (Best)

Source: Medicare provider data

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