Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, Minnesota, has been around since 1965, and the place offers a little bit of everything for people of all ages, so you've got this campus that has skilled nursing, assisted living, independent apartments, and even a child care center for the younger kids, serving folks six weeks to twelve years old, providing care all year, including weekends, evenings, overnight, and through school breaks, which makes it pretty handy for working families or grandparents raising grandchildren. The skilled nursing facility runs post-acute care with a total of about 65 to 70 licensed beds for seniors, and it's certified by Medicare and Medicaid, so folks can use those insurance plans, and it's got Registered Nurses giving an average of 37 minutes per resident each day, with Licensed Practical Nurses at 59 minutes, and Certified Nursing Assistants at 168 minutes per day, though physical therapy is on the lighter side with an average of 2 minutes per day. The staff includes full-time and part-time CNAs for evening and night shifts, and the place stays open 24 hours, so there's always someone around.
Independent living apartments are available too, with 32 units set aside for Section 8 assistance, fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, and telephone, plus cottages for those still wanting some of their own space, and for folks who need more help but want to keep some independence, there's Bremmer Suites Assisted Living with 15 beds and personalized care, help with daily activities, medication, meals, and housekeeping. Seniors can choose to take part in social and recreational activities like board games, movie outings, music, art, dance, picnics, and more, and there's a focus on keeping a Christian, nurturing environment with person-centered care that shows up in their day-to-day actions, not just words. There's dining services, laundry, maintenance, shopping help, companion visits, in-house medical and health care, emergency response, and you can get help with things like insurance or bills if you need it.
The place is non-profit and faith-based, and it keeps a strong focus on treating everyone with respect, whether you're a resident, a young child, or just stopping in for social aids and community-based services. It's got on-site amenities like a hair salon, therapy programs, and homelike shared spaces so folks don't ever feel boxed in, and the main mission here is to make life fuller and easier for everybody who comes through. Anyone wanting more details can look up their website goodshep-rushford.org to read up, but the main thing is, Good Shepherd Lutheran Services tries to offer steady, compassionate care across a whole range of needs, whether young or old, needing full-time help or just a gentle nudge now and then.
