Quick answers
- Where is Good Samaritan Society - Wagner?
- 515 W Hwy 46, Wagner, SD 57380, in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society - Wagner?
- (605) 384-3661, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Wagner?
- Medicare (CMS) does not show a star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Wagner in the current data.
- Has Good Samaritan Society - Wagner been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Good Samaritan Society - Wagner.
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
Medicare lists no health citations for Good Samaritan Society - Wagner in its last three inspection cycles (January 7, 2026 to January 7, 2026). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 7, 2026 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 7, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 92 nursing homes: Good Samaritan Society.
Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (7)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Indirect owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
| DTN Staffing Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 2, 2024 |
| Focusone Solutions | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 4, 2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | April 13, 2018 |
| Sanford | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 13.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Good Samaritan Society |
| Legal business name | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2026-01-07 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 515 W Hwy 46, Wagner, SD 57380 |
| County | Charles Mix County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Phone | (605) 384‑3661 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435137 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Lake Andes Senior Living14 mi · Lake Andes, SD · 4 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society Tyndall22 mi · Tyndall, SD · 2 of 5 stars
- Avera Bormann Manor26 mi · Parkston, SD · 3 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society Scotland29 mi · Scotland, SD · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - CAH0.8 mi · Wagner, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah17 mi · Armour, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Niobrara Valley Hospital20 mi · Lynch, NE · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13