Nursing homes in Howard, SD
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Howard, part of the Miner area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Howard, South Dakota, have access to high-quality long-term care within Miner County. The city is home to one nursing facility, Good Samaritan Society Howard, which currently holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS Care Compare. Maintaining a perfect average across the local landscape, this facility reflects the high standards of care available to seniors in the 57349 ZIP code area and the surrounding region.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Howard
- All homes in Howard score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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