Good Samaritan Society - Oakes

Good Samaritan Society - Oakes sits at 213 N 9th St in Oakes, North Dakota, and has been serving the community since 1972 with a focus on seniors and people needing compassionate care, and while folks can find all sorts of services there, such as skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, memory care, and continuing care retirement, it's really meant for those needing help with daily living activities, and you'll see they offer meals so residents don't have to worry about cooking, activities for staying active and social, and indoor spaces where people gather, as well as outdoor spots like a peaceful courtyard with a gazebo and garden, and for therapy needs they've got both inpatient and outpatient rehab, including physical, occupational, speech therapies, and even tube feeding, and they work with hospice needs too. The facility's got 52 certified nursing beds and usually cares for about 41 residents per day, with both single and semi-private rooms, plus studios and different room options, but there aren't any assisted living or basic care beds, and the entire operation is non-profit and connected with the larger Good Samaritan Society and Providence Health & Services networks, with ownership by Sanford and the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Staff are there 24 hours and can help with things like moving from bed to wheelchair, diabetes insulin monitoring, and emergencies, though it's worth mentioning the nursing staff hours fall below the state average, at 3.53 nurse hours per resident daily, and there's a 40.4% nurse turnover rate, which actually stands better than the state's average turnover rate. Residents pay through private pay, Social Security, Veteran's benefits, or private insurance, depending on what works for them, but there are community, respite, buy-in, and care level fees. For deficiencies, inspection reports document a total of 16, including issues with assessment during significant condition changes, nursing staff coverage, and infection control, with two infection-related deficiencies found, so even as the community strives to serve, challenges have shown up, and those looking might want to keep this in mind. Everything happens in a homelike, welcoming environment, and staff speak English, though sometimes other languages may be spoken, and residents can access information about mental health and substance use disorders, though details about services for that are limited. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid, remains certified for both, and you'll find details like a monthly updated provider directory and a location map, but right now, the facility isn't accepting new patients, and office hours aren't available, giving a need to check back if making plans.