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Good Samaritan, Decatur County, Oberlin, KS: 1 star rating, no fines

Good Samaritan, Decatur County in Oberlin, KS is owned by Sanford, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 21 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on November 17, 2025, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
108 E Ash Street, Oberlin, KS 67749
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
45
Residents per day
19 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
21, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
November 17, 2025
CMS Certification Number
175356
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
November 17, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 17, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 10, 2025data.cms.gov
February 28, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMarch 15, 2024data.cms.gov
December 11, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 17, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 26 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 20 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
SanfordDirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyIndirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov

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