About Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County, located in OBERLIN, KS, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.14 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.14 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY network. This chain operates 92 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 64 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 84 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.3% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 34.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 19.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 94.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 55.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 36.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 32.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 13.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 2 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- Total: 8 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 10, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
Nearby Hospitals
DECATUR HEALTH
OBERLIN, KS
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Ownership Structure
- SANFORD Direct: 100%
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Indirect
Management & Direction
- CRAIG BARTRUFF ADP OF THE SNF
- CRAIG BARTRUFF OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GEORGE BROWN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DANA DYKHOUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOEL FLUIT CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- NEIL GULSVIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HERSETH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TAMI KLINEDINST ADP OF THE SNF
- TAMI KLINEDINST OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK LUNDEEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN MCCAUSLAND CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AIMEE MIDDLETON CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURIS MOLBERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TONY MORRISON ADP OF THE SNF
- TONY MORRISON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW NORTH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS OLSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- NATHAN SCHEMA CORPORATE OFFICER
- KEVIN SCHIEFFER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHULKIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRENT TEIKEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THOMAS WENZEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County directly at 7854752245. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.