Good Samaritan Society - Oakes, Oakes, North Dakota
- 19
- Citations from health inspectionsNorth Dakota average: 17 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNorth Dakota average: 1.5 a home
- $8,281
- Fines from the federal governmentNorth Dakota average: $27,629 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNorth Dakota average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Six inspection visits produced 19 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $8,281 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 2 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.23 hours each dayThe North Dakota average is 4.42 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.80 hours each dayThe North Dakota average is 0.93 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 50%against the North Dakota average of 48.8%
- Beds that are certified
- 46
- Ownership
- Corporation (non profit)
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society, with 92 homes
- Street address
- 213 N 9th St, Oakes, North Dakota 58474
- County
- Dickey
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated June 18, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Six citations dated Jan. 7, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Two citations dated Oct. 15, 2025
One citation dated July 7, 2025
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated Oct. 3, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Jan. 4, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 15, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct 100% owner is Sanford.
- Owns 100% through another company: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 355095. Other homes in North Dakota.