Good Samaritan Society - Corsica

    455 N Dakota Ave, Corsica, SD, 57328
    4.4 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm, loving staff; inconsistent upkeep

    I found the Corsica, SD facility warm and homey - the staff are dedicated, loving, and made us feel cared for, with excellent end-of-life support and a clean, pleasant-smelling environment. That said, I did notice inconsistent cleaning and occasional lapses in room upkeep and care quality.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.43 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Dedicated, loving staff
    • Small-town feel / community atmosphere
    • Residents made to feel at home
    • Quality services and care (reported)
    • End-of-life care provided and appreciated
    • Residents described as well cared for and loved
    • Facility reported very clean and pleasant smelling by some reviewers
    • Fun work environment for staff
    • Facility seen as an essential, appreciated community business

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness / some rooms reported dirty
    • Some reports of poor care quality
    • Conflicting accounts indicating variability in standards

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is predominantly positive but with important contradictions that suggest inconsistency in experience. Multiple reviews emphasize a warm, small-town atmosphere where staff are dedicated, loving, and make residents feel at home. Several reviewers specifically call out quality services and care, and the facility is noted for providing compassionate end-of-life care. These positive comments are reinforced by statements that residents are well cared for and loved, and by impressions that the building is very clean and smells good. The workplace is described as a fun environment, which aligns with the consistent praise for staff engagement and morale.

    Staff and caregiving are the strongest themes. The dominant pattern in the reviews praises staff dedication and a caring approach—terms like "loving staff," "making residents feel at home," and appreciation for end-of-life care appear repeatedly. This indicates staff are frequently viewed as the facility's greatest asset, providing personal attention and emotional support as well as routine care. The presence of reviewers who describe a positive work environment also supports a picture of staff who are engaged and committed, which often correlates with better resident experience.

    Care quality shows mixed signals. While several reviews explicitly state that quality services and care are provided and residents are well cared for, at least one review directly contradicts that by reporting "poor care quality." This conflict points to variability — some residents/families experience a high standard of care while others have significant concerns. Because both positive and negative evaluations of care quality appear, it suggests possible fluctuations over time, differences between units/shifts, or variance in individual expectations and needs.

    Facilities and cleanliness likewise show contradictory feedback. Multiple reviewers describe the facility as very clean and smelling good, indicating good housekeeping and well-maintained common areas in some accounts. Conversely, other reviews note dirty conditions and rooms not being cleaned. These opposing observations again suggest inconsistency — certain rooms, times, or staff shifts may meet high housekeeping standards while others fall short. The discrepancy is significant because cleanliness and timely housekeeping are tangible indicators of management effectiveness and resident safety/comfort.

    Less information is available about dining, specific activities, and management beyond general impressions. "Fun work environment" implies some level of positive staff engagement, which can translate into activities and social interaction for residents, but the summaries do not provide explicit detail about programming, meal quality, or administrative responsiveness. The repeated mention of a "small-town feel" and the facility being an "essential" community business suggests local integration and community support, which can be a positive factor for social connections and family involvement.

    Notable patterns and concerns: praise for staff, compassion, and end-of-life care is a clear and recurring theme; however, inconsistent reports about cleanliness and care quality are also recurring and are the facility's primary areas of concern. The coexistence of strong, heartfelt praise and explicit complaints implies variability rather than uniformly excellent or poor performance. For prospective residents or families, this pattern means it would be prudent to verify current conditions, ask about housekeeping schedules, staff-to-resident ratios, recent staffing changes, and request recent inspection or complaint histories. For the provider, these mixed reviews highlight the importance of standardizing housekeeping and care protocols and ensuring consistency across shifts and units to align the negative experiences with the otherwise strong positive reputation reflected in many reviews.

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    About Good Samaritan Society - Corsica

    Good Samaritan Society - Corsica is a senior living community in Corsica, SD, offering long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services, and you'll find their buildings at 455 N Dakota Ave, Corsica, SD 57328 and 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066, though they're not taking new patients at either spot right now, and when you walk in you'll see spacious common areas and places outdoors for fresh air, and it's all built to help folks heal and feel at home. The staff provides skilled nursing, personalized care planning, and both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and they're set up for specialized therapies like occupational, speech, and physical therapy, so residents get the right help for their needs, and they even have an on-site Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. There's assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and respite care for those who need a break, and folks get meals provided and can enjoy activities such as social gatherings, spiritual services, and offsite trips, and you'll see activity rooms where residents can join in. The team provides care for people with diabetes, incontinence, or higher medical needs, and they're trained to give each person the attention they deserve, whether it's around-the-clock nursing or hospice support. The center is part of the Good Samaritan Society network and works closely with Providence Health & Services, and with all their years serving the community they've made a name for dignity, compassion, and steady support for seniors, plus in 2024 they received the Bronze National Quality Award as a nod toward their promise to maintain quality and keep improving, and while their main staff speaks English, they stick to what's needed without too much fuss, making the place feel warm and comfortable for most anyone.

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