Good Samaritan Society - Oakes
213 N 9th St · Oakes, ND · 58474 · 7017423274
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 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.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 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.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 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.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 3, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355095 · certified since January 14, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.