Good Samaritan - Decatur County
Oberlin, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175356) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $20,207
Phone: (785) 475-2245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Decatur County has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Decatur County reports total nurse staffing of 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 1.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
Good Samaritan - Decatur County has 1 federal fine on record totaling $20,207.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Decatur County is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Oberlin, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1996. The facility is licensed for 45 certified beds, though its average daily census is 18.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.35 per resident per day, including 1.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $20,207.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
Good Samaritan - Decatur County is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Decatur County has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.35 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5, and nursing turnover is reported at 60.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $20,207.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 18.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — that combine to form the overall score; here the ratings are 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7854752245 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7854752245 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175356?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.