Good Samaritan Society New Underwood

Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 254 communities in our directory.

With 41 beds, Good Samaritan Society New Underwood is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Pennington County average about 65 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

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. Communities in Pennington County average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 2.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Pennington County average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 65%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Pennington County, SD.

Medicare five-star ratings

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

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 New Underwood offers memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, continuing care (CCRC), respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Church related
• Beds / units 41
• Religious affiliation Lutheran
• Occupancy 91%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 2.8
• Annual staff turnover 65%
• Last health inspection December 2025