Home of the Good Shepherd Celebrates Their 150th

Celebrating 150 years of serving and caring for our seniors.

Our five homes are situated among local communities making family visits easy and accessible. Our mission remains the same as it did 150 years ago… “We believe that life, at all stages, and with all its challenges is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated and that it is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends, and families by offering them not only physical, but emotional care, comfort, and support.” There are many things that set Home of the Good Shepherd apart from other Assisted Living Communities, for instance, we do not require an application fee or a buy-in like a lot of other larger communities. Our basic Assisted Living services include medication management, person centered care which means resident’s laundry is done individually, housekeeping services, three freshly prepared in-season meals made with locally sourced ingredients, assistance with activities of daily living including bathing and dressing, stimulating mental activities, a men’s club, happy hour, transportation to medical appointments, and a range of individualized care services…all of this is included in one monthly rate. Our Enhanced license also sets us apart from other communities because residents can “age in place” in our home-like environment instead of moving to a nursing home. We can provide skilled nursing tasks such as assistance with ambulation and transferring, incontinence management, oxygen management, blood glucose monitoring, foley, and ostomy care, and/or assistance with feeding. Our certified Home Health Aides can care for our residents in their own private room that includes a large bathroom with a walk-in shower. During this pandemic and as we move into the holiday season, we are excited to keep our resident’s traditions alive. We pride ourselves on caring for residents holistically, meaning not just caring for them medically, but also making sure that their social/ emotional needs are being met as well. During this pandemic, our staff has gone above and beyond to ensure that we make up for the lack of in-person contact with loved ones and friends. Our staff is constantly assessing resident’s social/emotional wellbeing as well as visiting with residents on a daily basis, taking them for walks outside for fresh air and exercise, and reminding them of the numerous planned social activities that take place safely throughout the day. Our maintenance and admissions staff have also gone above and beyond when it comes to new residents moving in or residents that have been discharged. Since visitors are not allowed in the building, our team has become movers and interior decorators by unpacking and decorating to make sure our new residents feel comfortable as they transition to their new home. This pandemic has been tough for everyone…residents, families, and staff, and we have grown as a team and family, together.

If you or someone you know is interested in Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, or Memory Care call 518-450-7360 x102