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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008
Based on 43 reviews
Services and Housing Options
Assisted Living, Nursing HomeEstimated Pricing
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(800) 780-8101Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Description
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is located 1.2 miles from Blair, a very small town with a population of 7,975. Other nearby cities and towns include Elkhorn, Fremont, Omaha and Ralston. The community is in a middle class neighborhood where the average income is $67,311, 51% of the country has a higher median income.
This community provides Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care and has Studio apartments available. Studio apartments start at an estimated $3,429 a month, while the average cost of Assisted Living is $3,428 in Blair, $3,514 in NE, and $3,545 in the United States. These prices are estimated. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is ranked 2 out of 3 communities in Blair and is ranked 133 out of 224 communities in NE.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This nursing community has been given an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid receiving 4 stars on its health inspection, 1 stars on its quality measures rating, and 4 stars on its staffing rating. Additionally, within its staffing rating, this facility received a 4 star registered nurse rating. This nursing home is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and was first approved to provide Medicare and Medicaid services on 06/01/94 and is run by a non profit organization. It is a large-sized nursing community with 84 nursing beds. Currently, there are 45 residents within the nursing community. Be advised these resident occupancy numbers are not always up to date and are collected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website periodically. The community is a continuing care retirement community which is a community where there are multiple levels of care at a single location. Typically these communities have 3-4 levels of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care.
Staffing Metrics
This Facility
State Average
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day
Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day
Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident Per Day
Long Stay Metrics
This Facility
State Average
Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Short Stay Metrics
This Facility
State Average
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Healthcare Near Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is close to a wide range of health providers including hospitals, pharmacies and dentists. The closest hospital is Memorial Community Hospital which is 0.0 miles away, but there are also other hospitals in the area including CHI Health Missouri Valley, and CHI Health Immanuel. Pharmacies close by are Walgreens which is 0.9 miles away, HealthMart Pharmacy, and Walmart Pharmacy. Have to go to the dentist? Options include Heartland Family Dentistry which is 0.6 miles away, Blair Dental Clinic, and Quality Dental.
Surrounding Area
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is also close to a range of restaurants, culture, shopping and parks. Looking to go out to eat or order takeout? Order a sandwich at Butch's Deli, Mexican at Fernando's Cafe & Cantina or pizza at Godfather's Pizza. Love the arts? Head on over to Madsen Fine Arts Center, Outdoor Classroom, or Kimmel Theatre. Enjoy shopping? Spend some time at Westroads Mall, Regency Court Shopping Center, or One Pacific Place. Looking for a park to relax at? Enjoy the outdoors at Zimmerman Field, Peterson Field, or Viking Field.
Weather
Weather in the area consists of an average of 112 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 215 days of sun and the total precipitation is around 1.4 inches a year. The region reaches a high of 78°F in the summer and 24°F in the winter, with an average temp of 53.3°F throughout the year. The average humidity is 70.8%, with max winds averaging around 13.7 mph.
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Reviews
General Staff Rating
Care Staff Rating
Very nice
The staff are very caring and professional. The atmosphere is bright and spacious.
Caring staff.
Will never return as agency again.
Very nice home, the residents are taken care of by well trained and polite staff.I worked as a temp for them, they chose not to hire me full time. It's ok though, still a lovely facility for our elderly family members.
Had a great time with the entertainment, had a great voice and variety
Went to visit my mother-in-law, was really impressed with the place and the treatment my mother-in-law was getting from the staff, my mother-in-law's seems happy there which makes me happy, because she's a great person and she deserves only the best!!
Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report 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: 2021-06-23
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-23
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-23
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-23
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | 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. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-03 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-25
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date: 2021-06-28
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-12 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-28
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-28
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-28
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-12 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
Survey Date: 2019-10-14
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Survey Date: 2018-06-21
| Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-02 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Bus Stops
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Supermarkets
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