Good Samaritan Society Howard

300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD, 57349 · CCN 435075

Good Samaritan Society Howard is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Howard, South Dakota. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 2 deficiency citations across 2 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in January 2025.

Top Deficiency Citations

• F0684 — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (1 citation)
• F0609 — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (1 citation)

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