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Good Shepherd Care Center

1101 West Clay Road

4.1(95 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
117
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, County
Certified beds
117
Veteran care
VA contracted facility for veteran residents

What Families Think

Families describe Good Shepherd Care Center as a warm, close-knit skilled nursing community where staff are attentive and compassionate, even through long stays and difficult health situations. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the facility, the dedication of the nursing and administrative staff, and the community's support for veterans.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, professional, and attentive
  • Reviewers say facility is very clean
  • Well-kept grounds and maintained facility
  • VA contracted, praised for veteran care
  • Strong 4.1 rating across 95 Google reviews
  • Families say staff go above and beyond

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Shepherd Care Center is a senior living community in Versailles, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 95 reviews.

About Good Shepherd Care Center

Good Shepherd Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Versailles, Missouri, with a licensed capacity of 117 residents. The community is VA-contracted and serves patients requiring ongoing medical care and support.

Families consistently describe the staff as caring, professional, and attentive to residents' dignity and comfort. Multiple relatives reported that administrators and clinical teams, nurses, social services, and leadership, go above and beyond during complex transitions, including stays during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility itself is noted as clean and well-maintained, and the community maintains traditions like annual trick-or-treating for residents. One family wrote: "It's great knowing your loved one is 100% taken care of." Visitors also appreciate the friendliness and helpfulness of employees across roles.

The facility holds a 4.1-star rating across 95 Google reviews. While the overwhelming majority of feedback is positive, a small number of critical reviews raise concerns about workplace conduct and the consistency of care quality, suggesting experiences vary.

Types of Care at Good Shepherd Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Shepherd Care Center

4.1overall · 95 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (95)

Angie Chapman

Apr 2026

via Google

Very friendly staff beautiful facility

Poppa Dan

Oct 2025

via Google

Excellent care, clean and bright facility with a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

G K

Aug 2025

via Google

My sister lives here and has been taken care of amazingly. She went thru depression and I talked to don, administrator,social services and her nurse and they were all amazing! It's great knowing your loved one is 100% taken care of. I wouldn't want her anywhere else. ALL the staff go above and beyond for all their residents

Deanna Kolb

Apr 2025

via Google

They are so caring and compassionate. It is very clean. They saved my loved one's life. I have had experience with 2 other Nursing Homes and would never take a loved one anywhere but Good Shepherd

Matt and Rose Anderson

Dec 2024

via Google

Both parents entered here during covid in 2020.<br>They were well taken care of & the people are friendly, caring & professionals.<br>They spent 2 1/2 yrs there & moved closer to the family.<br><br>I would highly recommend Good Shepherd care center! & again, thank you for making them feel welcome & comfortable.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 2, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2025

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2025

Feb 16, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024

Nov 4, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 1, 2022

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2022

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 30, 2022

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Shepherd Care Center offer?

Good Shepherd Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Shepherd Care Center located?

Good Shepherd Care Center is located at 1101 West Clay Road in Versailles, Missouri.

What do families say about Good Shepherd Care Center?

Families describe Good Shepherd Care Center as a warm, close-knit skilled nursing community where staff are attentive and compassionate, even through long stays and difficult health situations. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the facility, the dedication of the nursing and administrative staff, and the community's support for veterans.

How did Good Shepherd Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Shepherd Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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