Skilled Nursing

Care

The Lutheran Home of Good Shepherd is an 80 bed facility with 13 semi-private room and 54 private rooms available. All beds are Medicare/Medicaid certified. The Lutheran Home of Good Shepherd provides 24 hour nursing care by licensed nursing staff. Our team of experienced professionals include: Registered/Licensed Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nutritional Assistants, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Rrestorative Aides who focus on providing quality services prescribed by physicians. We strive to maintain an environment that accommodates the various levels of care needed by each individual. We are a large employer in a small rural community giving us the opportunity to care for our relatives, friends and neighbors adding to our home-like atmosphere.

Rehabilitative Therapies

Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies are available as the physician orders. Therapy services are offered as often as 1 to 2 times per day, five days per week. Our therapy staff works together as a team to help our residents reach their highest potential, whether the goal is to return home or stay in long term ability.

Activities

The Lutheran Home of Good Shepherd has a very busy and well-organized activity program, providing a variety of activities from which to choose. The activity staff strives to meet the needs of each resident. We have many special events and programs throughout the year. Many residents are involved with crafts and hobbies. We also offer three separate activity programs designed for the different levels of care.

Dietary Services

The Dietary Department promotes optimum nutritional status in accordance with physician’s orders and consistent with the resident’s individual needs. The meals are provided with alternative choices which enhance resident preferences. We have a consulting dietitian who ensures appropriate dietary interventions are provided and that the meals planned meet regulatory standards.

Pastoral Care

The Lutheran Home of Good Shepherd has a chaplain employed to provide spiritual nurturing and support. Worship Services are held every Sunday, mass held weekly, with special services offered celebrating the different seasons of the Christian Church year. Devotions, Bible Studies and Rosary are held at various times during the week days. Ministers from all Christian denominations are welcome and encouraged to visit.

Social Services/Admissions/Discharges

A Licensed Social Worker is available full-time to residents and families. We strive to assist each resident and their families in meeting their personal, social, emotional and environmental needs. The Social Worker also acts as a resident’s advocate, to ensure that high quality care is given to each and every resident. All admissions and discharges are coordinated by the Social Worker.

Accounting

Our Business Office is equipped to handle any questions you may have regarding your finances such as insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. We assist residents with postage needs, deliver the mail and take care of the resident trust accounts.

Housekeeping, Maintenance, Laundry