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Good Samaritan Society - Oakes
213 N 9th St, Oakes, ND 58474
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes, in Oakes, North Dakota, is certified for 46 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 9, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), below the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dickey Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.3 | 41.3 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 83.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,281 | $8,281 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Jan 2026, 3 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×15 E ×1 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.3% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 33.3% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dickey County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Care Center | Ellendale | 55 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Dickey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Oakes been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Oakes been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Oakes compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Oakes?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Oakes last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.