01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-07 | 9 | 2026-01-07 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-03 | 9 | 2024-10-03 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-09-20 | 1 | 2023-09-20 | 5 |
CMS CCN 3550952026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes
213 N 9Th St · Oakes, ND 58474 · Dickey County
Certified beds46CMS provider file
Recent citation rows30current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
30 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-09 · complaint2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-07 · FIREK0131Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-092026-01-07 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-092026-01-07 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-092025-10-15 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-10-06 · complaint2025-10-15 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-07 · complaint2025-07-07 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31 · complaint2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0725Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0732Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-10-03 · FIREK0293Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-232024-10-03 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-232024-10-03 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-2303 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | Fine | $8,281 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- SANFORDOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/01/2019
- MERTZ-HACK, TARAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2023
- BERGH, PATRICIAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2020
- MORRISON, TONYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
- CAIN, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- DYKHOUSE, DANAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- ENGBRECHT, WESLEYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- GULSVIG, NEILIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- LUNDEEN, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- MOLBERT, LAURISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- NORTH, ANDREWIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- SHULKIN, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- TEIKEN, BRENTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/30/2024
- FLUIT, JOELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2022
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.23per resident day
RN hours0.80per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.89per resident day
Staff turnover50.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the North Dakota ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.