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Good Shepherd Health Center

302 SECOND STREET NE, Mason City, IA 50401

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3.2

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Reviews of Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa

3.2

(5 reviews)

  • Facility

    3.0

  • Staff

    4.0

  • Food

    3.5

  • Activities

    4.5

  • Value

    3.0

Helena

4

August 15, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband had therapy at Good Shepherd Health Center. He was there for 20 days. They were all friendly. The place was nice and the people there were nice. They took care of my husband. He just doesn't like to be there, that's why I removed him from the nursing home. He just wants to stay at home. It was clean, but they had a lot of patients. My husband is a loner type of person, that's why he doesn't like to be there. They had a lot of activities. They've got bingo and things like that. Sometimes, we would walk around the facility. He said he liked the food.

Diane

2

March 28, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother did rehab at Good Shepherd Health Center. The service was mostly adequate, but we weren't very happy there. They lost her clothes and they left her without things to wear, no bra, didn't give her a jacket or sweater and left her with just a little piece of cloth that didn't even cover her shoulders. The staff was friendly when you talk to them, but there was no progress. I had to push for all progress in her care to get her well enough and to get her out of there. The dining area was clean. The rehab room was beautiful and very up-to-date. I suggest that they provide a chair in the room for the patients to sit down on besides the bed, redesign the room so that there's some privacy, watch out for the patients' basic needs like clothing and toileting, and better communication with the family.

a loving spouse

1

November 12, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Memory care unit has filthy floors and furniture has dry food stains

ResidentsFamilyMember

5

August 4, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

This is a wonderful place. The staff really care about the residents living there, and they care about what the families are going through. There are all sorts of organized activities for the residents. Families are made to feel quite welcome when they visit their parent or spouse, etc. Families are also welcome to attend activities with their family member. I have visited my parent numerous times, randomly, on purpose, on different days of the week, at different times of the day, and evenings. Never have I witnessed anything to make me feel suspicious or uneasy in any way. If I have a concern about my parent's wellbeing, health, nutrition...anything, they listen and address the problem. If they have a concern about my parent, they call me right away. They hold care review meetings with family every month. It does not "smell like a nursing home". They decorate just beautifully for the holidays and seasons. The wallpaper, paint, furnishings, etc. in the lobbies, dining rooms, and residents' areas are also very lovely. It was incredibly difficult for me to leave my parent there at first. I would not trust just anyone with my parent, but I do wholeheartedly trust The Good Shepherd with my parent. The Good Shepherd has earned my trust one visit at a time.

JadeRose

4

April 5, 2012

I visited this facility

The Good Shepard Nursing home had areas where I felt like it was more of a hospital feeling, and other area's felt more like a home. The area I was looking to place a family member seemed more like a hospital with no carpeting, which seemed a concern for slippers (seemed it would be easier to slip and fall). The commons area was nice; it had a fish tank and televisions which made it feel more homely, which was a good feeling. The staff seemed really nice and made me feel welcome and made sure all of my questions were answered. I did express some concern about the flooring, and the staff did inform me that they were going to be doing some remodeling and putting carpet in as well. With that information, I did go back for another visit, and the staff was very helpful and good at answering questions again (they even remembered who I was). They put carpet in, so the concern of falling was not an issue anymore, and they did paint the walls so they were no longer white and no longer felt like a hospital. The remodel tied the whole building together and made it feel more like a home, and I am now thinking about putting my grandparents there because staff proved to be interested and seemed very caring in what now feels like a nice, home-like environment.

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Medicare

  • Health

    2.0

  • Overall

    2.0

  • Quality

    3.0

  • Staff

    4.0

Medicare Provider Number: 165072
    Ownership Type: Non profit - Church related
    Rating Date: 9/1/2023

About Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa

Good Shepherd Health Center, located in Mason City, Iowa, provides both assisted living and memory care services tailored to the diverse needs of its senior residents. The community offers apartment-style living spaces that include living rooms and kitchenettes, providing a home-like environment while balancing privacy and communal living.

The health center is equipped with various amenities aimed at enhancing both wellbeing and enjoyment. Residents have access to outdoor common areas and can participate in organized activities and programs. The community is pet-friendly, making it an attractive option for animal lovers. Meals are served in a communal dining setting, fostering social interactions among residents. Additionally, residents have access to Wi-Fi and Internet, enabling them to stay connected with loved ones and engage in online activities.

Good Shepherd Health Center encourages an active lifestyle with options such as yoga and stretching. It also organizes field trips and outings, adding variety to the residents' routine. Shared common areas are available for social activities and events, further fostering a sense of community.

Essential services like housekeeping and general transportation are provided, making daily living more convenient for residents. This combination of living arrangements, amenities, and services ensures that Good Shepherd Health Center is well-prepared to meet the varied needs and preferences of its residents.


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