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Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County

November 17, 2025 · Oberlin, KS · 108 E Ash Street
Citations 7
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 45
Provider ID 175356
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Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
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Inspection Summary

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0628
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OBERLIN, KS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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