Shepherd's Inn

Shepherd's Inn sits in Wells, MN, and has 24 units for senior residents who want either assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or memory care, and you'll find it in a residential neighborhood that feels homey. The place has single, double, and family rooms, each with its own refrigerator, microwave, and TV, making it easier for people to feel comfortable, and rooms also have telephone service if anyone wants to keep in touch. Shepherd's Inn offers board and care homes with daily care, and people can get as much or as little support as needed, from just meals and housekeeping to help with bathing, dressing, or medication. The staff provides care around the clock, and residents with complex health needs can receive skilled nursing, rehabilitation, wound care, and help with non-ambulatory issues, so anyone who can't get around too easily is well looked after, and there are certified nurses and nursing assistants on hand. Seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia can live in secure memory care communities, and there's 24-hour support, special memory programs, and activities that focus on boosting memory, plus a safe setting for those who need it, with unique names given to these care programs and rooms. Families and friends can join special support groups if they're helping a loved one with memory issues, and Shepherd's Inn has family and resident council meetings and education for anyone needing extra guidance. Residents who are mostly independent can take part in community games like jigsaw puzzles or go to movie nights or join art activities in the arts room, and the place has a pretty garden patio, walking paths, a bird aviary, and a salon for haircuts or grooming. The dining room serves meals and they're able to handle special diets for things like allergies or diabetes, and there's move-in coordination to help new people settle in, plus laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping. They make it easier for people to get to appointments or go out by having transportation and parking, and every room and common area has a call and emergency alert system in case someone needs help fast. The community follows strict licensing rules, does regular health inspections, and keeps a certain caregiver-to-senior ratio so they're meeting state requirements. All the services here try to meet each resident's personal needs, and if a resident ever needs a doctor or outside health provider, Shepherd's Inn coordinates to take care of it as quickly as possible.