Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Oakes, North Dakota
1 of 1 nursing homes in Oakes (100%) meet our strict criteria. The North Dakota statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
52
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Oakes, North Dakota, is limited but offers a reliable option with a 100% recommendation rate. Families can feel confident in choosing the top-rated facility, Good Samaritan Society - Oakes, which has received a commendable B rating and 4 stars without any fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OAKES (75) — Good Samaritan Society - Oakes shines with a strong Trust Score of 75/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, providing a nurturing environment for its 52 residents while maintaining a solid Grade B and no fines.
Recommended
Good Samaritan Society - Oakes shines with a strong Trust Score of 75/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, providing a nurturing environment for its 52 residents while maintaining a solid Grade B and no fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Oakes Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Oakes Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Oakes's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Oakes facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Oakes avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Oakes facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Oakes, ND are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Oakes (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Oakes "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Oakes?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.