Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a nursing home in Blair, NE, with 84 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home offers dental care to its residents.
Costs at this community start at $2,190 and range up to $5,969 per month. The average price in the community is $4,080, which is more than the average cost of $4,079 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.0 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.1 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 0.5 by an LPN) and 2.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are 12 hospitals within 25 miles of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. The two closest hospitals are Memorial Community Hospital Mch & Health System, which is 0.1 miles away, and Chi Health Missouri Valley, which is 13.5 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 2.
Some of the key amenities available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home are:
- Outdoor Areas
- Washer & Dryer in Unit
- Clubs & Communities
- Social Outings
- Pet Friendly
