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GOOD SAMARITAN - DECATUR COUNTY

OBERLIN, KS · Medicare-certified · 45 beds

In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Good Samaritan - Decatur County (Oberlin, KS) has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality scores, but 4-star staffing and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.35 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). No fines were reported in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included abuse prevention, accident hazards/supervision, and pressure ulcer care.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.3531 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: November 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3531.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.24
Nurse aides
2.38
Weekend nursing
3.62

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 83%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—16.3%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—10.8%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—6.1%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—0%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—16.9%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—28.8%—

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—24.7%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—30.8%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—0%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

—6.8%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—19.8%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—1.9%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—93.8%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—60.5%—

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G

The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
18.7 residents on an average day (42% of 45 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.