RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Canton, SD (2026)

Our current CMS data includes one eligible nursing home in Canton, SD. See its ratings, staffing and inspection history below; this is the available local inventory, not a comparison with multiple local facilities. See how our ranking method works

1Nursing Homes in Canton
2.0/5
-0.9 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Canton Avg Rating
$20K$27K vs state avgState avg: $47KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeCanton, SD

Good Samaritan Society Canton

Non-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
56 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Below South Dakota avg of 2.9

1022 North Dakota AvenueCanton, SD 57013

(605) 987-2696

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Care landscape in Canton

How Canton compares with the rest of South Dakota on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+24.5%

    About 9% higher than the state average of 22.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover54.2%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 48.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.7%

    About the same as the state average of 13.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Canton, SD?

This page evaluates 1 eligible nursing homes in Canton, SD and shows the top 1.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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