Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA
CANISTOTA, SD · 55 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 435087 · first certified July 1995
Ownership
Operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within SD
10 citations — more than 92% of the 96 certified nursing homes in SD. Compared within SD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in SD are typically surveyed 15–16 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 136 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 10 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in SD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the SD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in SD | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2023 | 4 |
| December 4, 2024 | 2 |
| March 24, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 3 | 2026-03-24 |
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | 3 | 2026-03-24 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-03-24 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2026-03-24 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2023-08-10 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-08-10 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 24, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2026) |
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | No revisit needed |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | No revisit needed |
December 4, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
August 10, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (September 19, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2023) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.