Good Samaritan Society Canton

Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 235 communities in our directory.

Good Samaritan Society Canton is licensed for 52 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 54%.

The community is located in Lincoln County, SD.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 1/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Good Samaritan Society Canton offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 52
• Religious affiliation Lutheran
• Occupancy 91%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
• Annual staff turnover 54%
• Last health inspection May 2025