Good Shepherd Home

Good Shepherd Home opened its doors in Watford City on January 8, 1964, and's been serving local seniors ever since, growing over the years with new additions like the Heritage Senior Apartments from 1987, the Horizon Assisted Living Facility that came along in 2000, and the Basic Care Addition built back in 1994, so there's a little something here for folks needing different types of care, whether that's basic help, assisted living, or full nursing care, and the community itself stands on a faith-based mission inspired by Lutheran Churches in McKenzie County and is part of the bigger McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, giving residents easy access to extra medical services like surgical care, wellness recovery, and special programs like Transitional Care to help people roll from hospital care to daily life more smoothly right in a familiar setting, which a lot of families find comforting. There's a 9-bed basic care unit, a 47-bed skilled nursing facility, and choices for long-term stays or short-term recovery, making it suited for different needs, and community members know that things like Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care, Day Care, and Respite Care are covered here, along with transportation to local and distant appointments up to 200 miles, something pretty helpful for folks who don't drive anymore but still want to make it to doctors or visits, and meals are planned to be full and balanced three times a day, and snacks are always available no matter the time, and the staff can fix meals for any kind of special diet someone may need. The staff are mostly local, they provide care around the clock, and residents get things like nursing, physical therapy, social services, laundry, housekeeping, beautician help, and regular activity programs right on site, and there's access to specialists, lab work, x-rays, and scans through connected healthcare facilities, which does make handling health needs more convenient. Good Shepherd Home's care style centers on person-centered support, with the staff making sure treatment plans match each person's situation, and the community's dedicated to honoring human dignity and welcoming anyone, no matter their race, creed, color, or status. There's Bible Study, spiritual counseling, a chapel service nearly every day-with an ELCA Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) leading four times a week-and the facility also opens its doors to families, allowing visits whenever residents like. Activities are a regular thing here, including daily events, birthday parties, outings, musical groups, and the monthly calendar helps folks keep track, plus there're family councils, a dementia support group, and plenty of chances for everyone to get together. Staff like Sarah Skarda help new folks and families with placement and service questions, there's a formal assessment and application process so care levels fit what each person needs, and billing support is provided to address cost and insurance matters. With a focus on healing, faith, and practical comforts, Good Shepherd Home works to provide a safe, supportive setting where seniors can get the mix of independence, medical help, faith support, and daily care they're looking for, right at 709 4th Ave NE in Watford City.