Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Nursing Home Facility
4861 Lincoln Avenue, Selby, SD 57472
Good Samaritan Society - Selby is a rehabilitation and skilled care center. To say that we care for our residents in a Christian environment means more than simply meeting the daily physical needs of residents in the healthcare center. It means meeting the mental and spiritual needs of everyone on our campus, including staff. It means providing a home for them that is safe, loving and filled with opportunities to experience God's love. Our center provides 24-hour care for those who have recently been hospitalized, those requiring temporary rehabilitative care and people who are unable to live independently and require assistance in meeting daily living needs.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.
With 50 beds, Walworth County Care Center, Inc is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Walworth County average about 76 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 98% 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 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 27%.
The community is located in Walworth County, SD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 5 problems at Walworth County Care Center, Inc. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Walworth County Care Center, Inc offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 50
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 98%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 27%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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