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Good Samaritan Society - Oakes

Oakes, North DakotaMedicare inspection record
(701) 742-3274

About Good Samaritan Society - Oakes

Good Samaritan Society - Oakes brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to North Dakota families who need compassionate, professional care during recovery. Our team focuses on helping residents regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans in a supportive environment.

Community at a glance

Capacity

46 residents

Location

Oakes, ND

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

213 N 9TH ST, Oakes, North Dakota 58474

(701) 742-3274

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Good Samaritan Society - Oakes for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 7, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the North Dakota average is 5.6).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, below the North Dakota average of 4 hours 25 minutes.

Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Oakes once in the last three years, $8,281 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 14 minutesBelow the North Dakota average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day48 minutesBelow the North Dakota average
Nursing staff who left in the past year50%

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 18, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026

January 7, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 26, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jan 26, 2026
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 26, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 26, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 26, 2026
  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 26, 2026
October 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Oct 6, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 7, 2025
July 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 31, 2025
October 3, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 8, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 8, 2024
January 4, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 29, 2024

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $8,281 in the last three years.

  • October 15, 2025Fine: $8,281

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Medicare-certified beds
46
Average residents per day
44
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 14, 1991
Part of a chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
355095

Location

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213 N 9TH STOakes, ND 58474

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Questions about Good Samaritan Society - Oakes

How did Good Samaritan Society - Oakes do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on January 7, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society - Oakes?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 48 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Oakes been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Oakes once in the last three years, totaling $8,281.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Oakes Skilled Nursing in North Dakota Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026