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Home health agency · CMS Certification 437086

GOOD SAMARITAN SOC-HOME HEALTH OF THE BLACK HILLS

1851 CITY SPRINGS RD, RAPID CITY, SD 57702

(605) 342-0529

Value79/ 100

5★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
5of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
5 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
2015-10-19

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(236 patients)
93.74%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(236 patients)
98.61%
Got better at bathing(236 patients)
96.27%
Breathing improved(225 patients)
98.57%
Got better at taking medications correctly(235 patients)
100%
Discharge function score(236 patients)
83.47%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(295 patients)
98.98%
Acted on medication issues promptly(295 patients)
98.31%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(295 patients)
1.69%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(242 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(179 patients)
91.62%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(236 patients)
94.72%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(148 patients)
4.01%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(122 patients)
6.29%
Sent health information to the next provider(59 patients)
94.92%
Gave health information to the patient(234 patients)
96.58%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — GOOD SAMARITAN SOC-HOME HEALTH OF THE BLACK HILLS

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.