Good Samaritan Society - Oakes
Oakes, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355095) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (701) 742-3274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below North Dakota's state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0 percent.
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oakes, Dickey County, North Dakota, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since January 1991 and holds 46 certified beds, with an average of 43.7 residents. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been recorded; families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 50.0%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility. There is no Special Focus program designation on record for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 46 certified beds with an average of 43.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which has 92 facilities averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 14, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7017423274 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data; contact the facility at 7017423274 to arrange a visit and ask questions directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355095?state=ND.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.