Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Of Sauk Rapids Minnesota

HOUSING & HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE YOUNG & OLDER ADULTS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA.

NURSING FACILITY: THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CONSISTS OF 162 BEDS LOCATED IN 154 PRIVATE SUITES AND 4 SHARED SUITES. ALL OF THE BEDS ARE LICENSED AS MEDICARE/MEDICAID SKILLED CARE. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME PROVIDES NURSING, DIETARY, SOCIAL SERVICES, REHABILITATION, MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY, AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES INCLUDING A FULL-TIME CHAPLAIN. OPTIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, TELEPHONE, AND SATELLITE TV ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST.THE 162 BEDS ARE DIVIDED INTO EIGHT RESIDENT HOUSEHOLDS WITH A CENTRALLY LOCATED ENTRY. A SECOND, SEPARATE ENTRANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SUB-ACUTE/SHORT TERM REHABILITATION HOUSEHOLD. EACH OF THE EIGHT HOUSEHOLDS HAS ITS OWN DINING AREA. ALL OF THE FOOD IS PREPARED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, BUT IS BROUGHT TO THE HOUSEHOLD IN HEATED CONTAINERS FOR A SMALLER, MORE INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE FOR THE RESIDENTS. EACH HOUSEHOLD HAS ITS OWN SPA AREA COMPLETE WITH A WHIRLPOOL TUB. IN THE LOWER LEVEL BELOW THE SHORT TERM REHABILITATION HOUSEHOLD, THE LARGE THERAPY DEPARTMENT IS HOUSED. COMPLETE WITH SMALL THERAPY KITCHENETTE, LARGE WORK OUT AREA, PRIVATE TREATMENT ROOMS, AND MUCH MORE. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PRESCRIBED THERAPY SO THEY CAN GO HOME OR TO A LOWER LEVEL OF CARE AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY ONCE MORE. THE FACILITY ENCOMPASSES A MAIN STREET AREA THAT IS THE HOME FOR THE MOVIE THEATRE, GIFT SHOP, PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE, AND LIBRARY. WEEKLY MOVIES ARE SHOWN TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE 30 ACRE SAUK RAPIDS CAMPUS. THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES A CENTRALLY LOCATED AREA FOR FAMILY AND RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE A CUP OF COFFEE AND VISIT AS WELL AS PURCHASE OTHER SNACKS AND SMALL GIFT ITEMS. THE GIFT SHOP PROCEEDS ARE GIVEN BACK TO THE RESIDENTS, TENANTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES WHO HELP MAKE THE GIFT SHOP POSSIBLE. A LOCAL MASSAGE THERAPIST PROVIDES A CHAIR OR TABLE MASSAGES FOR THOSE RESIDENTS OR EMPLOYEES THAT DESIRE THE SERVICE. HEALING TOUCH PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN THE FACILITY TO HELP RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ASSIST WITH THE PAIN MANAGEMENT AND ANXIETY REDUCTION. ALL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET RESIDENT'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, AND HAPPINESS IN LONGER LIVING THROUGH A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. THE FACILITY IS A PART OF A 30 ACRE SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS IN SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA WHICH INCLUDES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE, SUB-ACUTE/SHORT TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES, OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES, CONGREGATE DINING, SKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES, ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, MEMORY CARE SERVICES, AND SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS. ALL THE BUILDINGS ARE CONNECTED THROUGH ENCLOSED LINKS ALLOWING TENANTS TO FREELY MOVE BETWEEN BUILDINGS TO MEET FRIENDS OR ENJOY A WALK INSIDE AVOIDING HARSH MINNESOTA WINTER CONDITIONS. THE CAMPUS SETTING ALLOWS A FAMILY TO CONTINUE TO SEE EACH OTHER OFTEN IF ONE NEEDS SKILLED NURSING SERVICES WHILE THE OTHER MEMBER IS LIVING IN ANOTHER CAMPUS ENTITY. IF A HUSBAND RESIDES IN THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE WIFE IS ABLE TO LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOUR APARTMENTS BUILDINGS. WITH CONNECTED HALLWAYS BETWEEN ALL FACILITIES, THE WIFE IS ABLE TO VISIT HER HUSBAND WHENEVER SHE WOULD LIKE WITHOUT THE FEAR OF WEATHER CONDITIONS OR HAVING TO DRIVE. THE CAMPUS INCLUDES A CHAPEL WHERE VARIOUS FAITH DENOMINATIONS COME TO PROVIDE WEEKLY SPIRITUAL SERVICES. THE ENCLOSED LINKS ALLOW TENANTS TO WALK TO THE CHAPEL WITH EASE. THE CHAPEL IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND TENANTS ARE WELCOMED TO USE THE CHAPEL WHENEVER NEEDED. THE CHAPEL HAS BEEN THE SITE FOR WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS, FUNERALS, AND FAMILY REUNIONS.

SHEPHERD OF GRACE: SHEPHERD OF GRACE, LOCATED IN BECKER, MN, IS A 69 UNIT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY CONSISTING OF 33 SENIOR APARTMENT UNITS, 18 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, 18 MEMORY CARE UNITS, 20 PARKING STALLS AND A COMMUNITY CENTER. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BUILDING ARE A LOBBY, LARGE DINING ROOM, ACTIVITY ROOM, BEAUTY SHOP, FAMILY LOUNGE AND LIBRARY, AND SECURED ENTRANCES. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET TENANT'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, AND HAPPINESS IN LONGER LIVING THROUGH A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. THE COMMUNITY CENTER CONNECTS SHEPHERD OF GRACE WITH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, A LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD CONGREGATION. THE TENANTS OF SHEPHERD OF GRACE ARE ABLE TO WORSHIP AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH WITHOUT LEAVING THE BUILDING COURTESY OF THE ENCLOSED LINK THROUGH COMMUNITY CENTER. THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS SHARE THE COMMUNITY CENTER.SHEPHERD OF GRACE IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW SENIOR ADULTS TO LIVE AND ENJOY A MAINTENANCE-FREE LIFESTYLE IN A SECURE AND CONVENIENT COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE WITH OPTIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE. AN EMERGENCY CALLS SYSTEM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS TO ACCESS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY.ALL SENIOR APARTMENTS HAVE A FULL KITCHEN INCLUDING A REFRIGERATOR, STOVE, DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE. EACH APARTMENT ALSO HAS ITS OWN LAUNDRY WITH A STACKABLE WASHER AND DRYER, LARGE BATHROOMS WITH FIVE FOOT WALK-IN SHOWERS, AIR CONDITIONERS, AND MANY UNITS HAVE WALK-IN CLOSETS. THE SENIOR APARTMENTS HAVE LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING AND 10 MEALS PER MONTH INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY RENT. ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE TENANT'S APARTMENT IF AND WHEN THE SERVICES ARE NEEDED. OPTIONAL MEALS PLANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE TENANTS WHO PREFER TO EAT IN A MORE SOCIAL SETTING OR PREFER NOT TO COOK.THE ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS ARE DESIGNED WITH A ONE-BEDROOM EFFICIENCY SIZE FLOOR PLAN WITH A KITCHENETTE, LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM WITH A WALK-IN SHOWER. ASSISTED LIVING INCLUDES HEALTH CARE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE DESIGNED TO HELP TENANTS MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. THE BASE PACKAGE OF ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES INCLUDES 24 HOUR ON-SITE SUPERVISION, ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICE, ASSISTANCE WITH SETTING UP MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNICATION WITH PHYSICIAN REGARDING RESIDENT MEDICAL CARE. ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS. ALL OF THE MEALS FOR THE ASSISTED LIVING TENANTS ARE PROVIDED IN THE LARGE MAIN DINING ROOM.

MEMORY CARE: IN AN EFFORT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH MEMORY LOSS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD COTTAGES WERE CONSTRUCTED IN 2004. THE GOOD SHEPHERD COTTAGES WERE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE NEEDS AND INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS AFFECTED BY MEMORY LOSS (INCLUDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, DEMENTIA, AND OTHER RELATED DISEASES).THE GOOD SHEPHERD COTTAGES CONSIST OF FOUR INDEPENDENT COTTAGES UNDER ONE ROOF. EACH OF THE FOUR COTTAGES HOUSE NINE RESIDENTS IN NINE PRIVATE SUITES. THE BEDROOM SUITES ARE LOCATED TO THE BACK OF THE COTTAGES FOR PRIVACY AND LESS HOUSEHOLD NOISE. THEY ARE RELATIVELY SMALL SUITES AS THEY ARE USED ONLY FOR SLEEPING. THE MAJORITY OF THE RESIDENT'S TIME IS SPENT OUT IN THE COMMON AREAS. EACH COTTAGE HAS A LARGE, OPEN KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. A SUN ROOM IN EACH COTTAGE PROVIDES A SMALLER, MORE INTIMATE SETTING FOR FAMILY VISITS. A GREAT ROOM CONNECTS TWO OF THE COTTAGES TOGETHER AND PROVIDES A LARGER SPACE FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY GATHERINGS. THE OVERALL DESIGN OF EACH COTTAGE IS CIRCULAR, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO SAFELY WALK WITHOUT RUNNING INTO BARRIERS OR HALLWAY DEAD ENDS.THE PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE COTTAGES ARE BASED ON A SOCIAL MODEL COGNIZANT OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MEMORY LOSS. RECENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT WHILE THERE IS NO TREATMENT FOR MEMORY LOSS, QUALITY OF LIFE CAN BE GREATLY ENHANCED BY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING AND WELL-DESIGNED FACILITIES. THE RESIDENTS OF EACH COTTAGE LIVE TOGETHER AS A FAMILY WHO HAS SIMILAR INTEREST, ABILITIES, AND CIRCUMSTANCES. EACH PERSON IS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AS THEY HELP WITH THE NORMAL TASKS OF RUNNING A HOUSEHOLD SUCH AS LAUNDRY, MEAL PREPARATION, ETC. THE DECOR OF EACH COTTAGE IS VERY MUCH A PART OF THE PROGRAMMING, COMPLETE WITH FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS REMINISCENT OF PAST EVENTS THAT ARE FAMILIAR AND MEMORABLE. SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COTTAGES AS PART OF THEIR MONTHLY FEE INCLUDE ROOM, MEDICATION MONITORING, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, AND HEALTH SCREENINGS. THE MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING WITH DEMENTIA LICENSURE REQUIRES MEALS AND SNACKS ARE BILLED SEPARATELY STARTING AUGUST 1, 2021.

GOOD SHEPHERD ASSISTED LIVING: GOOD SHEPHERD ASSISTED LIVING IS A PACKAGE OF SERVICES DELIVERED TO TENANTS IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS, WHEN THE NEED ARISES. ASSISTED LIVING INCLUDES HEALTH CARE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS AGE IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. THE BASE PACKAGE OF ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES INCLUDES, 24-HOUR AWAKE ON-SITE SUPERVISION, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH SETTING UP MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. GOOD SHEPHERD ASSISTED LIVING ALLOWS TENANTS LIVING IN ONE OF THE FOUR SAUK RAPIDS APARTMENT BUILDINGS TO CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THEIR APARTMENT AFTER THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARISE. TENANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MOVE TO A SEPARATE ASSISTED LIVING BUILDING. THE MAJORITY OF THE CLIENTS RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS: SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS IS A ONE-STORY 53 UNIT MARKET RATE APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING OLDER AND HANDICAPPED ADULTS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES. CONSTRUCTED IN 1985, SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS HAS SIX FLOOR PLANS OF ONE AND TWO BEDROOM UNITS, SURROUNDING AN OPEN COURTYARD IN THE CENTER OF THE BUILDING. IT INCLUDES ITS OWN SECURITY SYSTEM. DURING 2004, SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS EXPANDED ITS FRONT LOBBY AREA AND DINING ROOM. NEW SHINGLES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FIRE SAFETY, TENANT SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS WERE COMPLETED AS WELL. AFTER THE CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED, SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS IS ABLE TO GIVE PRIORITY ON THEIR WAITING LIST FOR THOSE POTENTIAL TENANTS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET TENANTS' PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, AND HAPPINESS IN LONGER LIVING THROUGH A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS IS A PART OF A 30 ACRE SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS IN SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA WHICH INCLUDES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE, SUB-ACUTE/SHORT TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES, CONGREGATE DINING, SKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES, ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, MEMORY CARE SERVICES, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS. ALL THE BUILDINGS ARE CONNECTED THROUGH ENCLOSED LINKS ALLOWING TENANTS TO FREELY MOVE BETWEEN BUILDINGS TO MEET FRIENDS OR ENJOY A WALK INSIDE AVOIDING HARSH MINNESOTA WINTER CONDITIONS. IF A TENANT OF SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS NEED SERVICES BEYOND HOUSING, SUCH AS MEALS, HOME CARE, OR ASSISTED LIVING, THOSE SERVICES ARE MET BY GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME OF SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA STAFF IN THE TENANT APARTMENT. THIS ALLOWS THE TENANT TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. INDEPENDENT TENANTS ARE WELCOMED TO JOIN ANY ACTIVITY PROGRAM OFFERED TO THE TENANTS WITH ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES. EXERCISE PROGRAM, POKENO, CARD CLUBS, BINGO, MOVIE NIGHT, QUILTING BEE, OUTSIDE MUSIC GROUPS, OUTSIDE SPEAKERS TO DISCUSS AREAS OF CONCERNS SUCH AS SCAMS AND MEDICARE QUESTION & ANSWER, REMINISCING TIMES, AND RED HAT SOCIETY ARE JUST A FEW OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT OCCUR AT SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS. SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS ALSO EMPLOYS A SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR TO ASSIST TENANTS WITH THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS. TENANTS CAN MEET WITH THE SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR TO DISCUSS SERVICES THAT ARE NEEDED, SUCH AS ASSISTANCE WITH PAYING OF BILLS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES. THE APARTMENT MANAGER IS ONSITE 20 HOURS PER WEEK TO ASSIST TENANTS WITH SERVICES AS WELL.TENANTS OF SHEPHERD COURT APARTMENTS HAVE MONTHLY TENANT COUNCIL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS WITH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING THAT IS WORKING WELL AND ITEMS THAT MAY NEED TO BE IMPROVED UPON. GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH: GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDES HEALTH CARE AND HOMEMAKING SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMFORT AND PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOME, WITHIN A 30-MILE SERVICES AREA OF THE SAUK RAPIDS CAMPUS. HOME HEALTH CARE HELPS INDIVIDUALS REGAIN INDEPENDENCE FOLLOWING AN ILLNESS OR INJURY, HOSPITALIZATION OR A NURSING HOME STAY THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS SKILLED NURSING, REHABILITATION, IV THERAPY, MEDICATION TEACHING AND SET-UP, HOME HEALTH AIDE, AND HOMEMAKING. THE MAJORITY OF THE CLIENTS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR MEDICARE PROGRAM.OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT: GOOD SHEPHERD OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE DIVISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TO THE APARTMENT TENANTS ARE A SERVICE OF THE OUTREACH SERVICES DIVISION. SOME OF THE TENANTS OF THE FOUR SAUK RAPIDS APARTMENTS PREFER NOT TO COOK OR PREFER TO EAT IN A MORE SOCIAL SETTING. SEVERAL DINING AREAS SERVE THE CULINARY NEEDS OF THE APARTMENT TENANTS. OPTIONAL MEAL PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO DESIRE THEM. ALONG WITH A WARM AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE, THE MEALS ARE AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS, AND DELICIOUS.