GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME OF SAUK RAPIDS MINNESOTA

NURSING FACILITY: THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CONSISTS OF 146 BEDS LOCATED IN 138 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 CHAPLAIN. OPTIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, TELEPHONE, AND SATELLITE TV ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST.THE 146 BEDS ARE DIVIDED INTO SEVEN RESIDENT HOUSEHOLDS WITH A CENTRALLY LOCATED ENTRY. A SECOND, SEPARATE ENTRANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SUB-ACUTE/SHORT TERM REHABILITATION HOUSEHOLD. EACH OF THE SEVEN 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. 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.

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.