Good Samaritan Society - Oakes
213 N 9th St, Oakes, ND 58474 · (701) 742-3274
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 6 citations (the North Dakota average is 5.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,281 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 7, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 7, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 7, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 7, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 7, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 7, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 7, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 15, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 15, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 7, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,281October 15, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | 2.97 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 43.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Prince of Peace Care Center Ellendale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home Ashley · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Golden Acres Manor Carrington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Griggs County Care Center Cooperstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Eventide Jamestown Jamestown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan Society - Oakes on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.