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Good Shepherd Homes
1211 4Th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews for Good Shepherd Community:
- Some family members have experienced challenges with communication and perceived a lack of empathy from the staff, particularly in sensitive situations.
- Many reviewers praise the facility for its cleanliness, well-run operations, and the caring nature of the staff, describing it as the best facility in Central MN.
- Concerns have been raised about the behavior of some employees towards both residents and fellow staff, suggesting a need for better oversight and management.
- Several testimonials highlight the positive impact of the community on residents and their families, noting the sense of home, safety, and the strong bonds formed with staff.
- The facility is commended for recognizing and respecting the importance of keeping couples together, greatly enhancing the quality of life for those in long-term care.
- Rehabilitation services, including post-surgery care, receive high marks for their effectiveness and the professionalism of the therapists and staff.
- Employees, including those working in specialized areas like the memory cottages, express satisfaction with their jobs and the supportive work environment.
- Some reviews express serious concerns about the quality of care, particularly for residents with diminished cognitive abilities or mobility, suggesting a discrepancy in care standards.
- Staff members, including those in non-care roles like cooking, feel valued and report a family-like atmosphere that extends to residents through activities and services.
- There are allegations of workplace discrimination, indicating a need for the facility to address inclusivity and fairness in its employment practices.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1984
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 146
Total current residents: 104
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 4
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $20400
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-08 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-08 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-05-08 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-12 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-10-17 | 2022-11-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-08 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-08 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-15 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-15 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-06 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-17 | C | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-17 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-24 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-02-18 | $141,131 |
| 2020-05-08 | $13,905 |
| 2021-09-20 | $650 |
| 2021-11-04 | $15,000 |
| 2021-11-04 | $9,750 |
| 2023-03-23 | $10,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Sauk Rapids which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 13,424 (small town).
- The average income is $65,301, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 14
- Average Temperature: 45.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 101 days of rain, 65 days of snow and 197 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.94 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.51 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.05 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.71 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
1.0 miles awayCoborn's
1.3 miles awaySam's Club
1.4 miles awayCoborn's Superstore
2.5 miles awayGopher Bargain Center
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Veterans Dr. & 10th Ave. N
2.7 miles awayBanks
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union
1.0 miles awayGreat River Federal Credit Union
1.1 miles awayBankVista
1.1 miles awayWells Fargo
1.2 miles awaySt. Cloud Federal Credit Union
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Saint Cloud Hospital
1.8 miles awaySt. Cloud VA Health Care System
2.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.6 miles awaySouthside Pharmacy
6.2 miles awayCoborn's Pharmacy
13.0 miles awayK&S Pharmacy
13.4 miles awayDentists
St. Cloud Family Dentistry
3.1 miles awayRupp & Grabowski Family Dentistry
3.2 miles awayAspen Dental
3.7 miles awayAvon Dental Clinic
13.3 miles awayCenter For Cosmetic Dentistry
20.6 miles awayParks
Sauk Rapids
0.2 miles awayScenic View Park
0.5 miles awayMunicpal Park
0.6 miles awayBenedict Acres Park
0.8 miles awayLions Park
1.1 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Mary's Cathedral
3.2 miles awayShopping
Crossroads Center
3.6 miles awayOak Street Mall
20.8 miles awayCulture
Pioneer Place
3.2 miles awayParamount Theater
3.2 miles awayBlack Box Theatre
3.2 miles awaylake George
3.5 miles awayGreat Theatre
4.9 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Hut
0.9 miles awayOld Capital Tavern
1.1 miles awayRiver Boat Depot
1.7 miles awayPerkins
1.8 miles awayVal's
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