Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS — inspection on November 17, 2025.
Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY in OBERLIN, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0801 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-17.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-15.