Jacob Winchester
Feb 2025
Much better then it used to be. Lantern health services was managing and it was horrible. Whoever has taken over has done a much better job!
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 84
- Inspections
- View history (61 citations)
- Care Focus
- Skilled nursing and long-term care only
- Faith-Based Affiliation
- Lutheran-affiliated care community
- Recent Management Change
- New management team improved care quality
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Good Shepherd Lutheran Community as a caring, attentive skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Blair, Nebraska. Reviewers frequently praise the nursing staff and administration for treating residents like family, and note noticeable improvement after a management change. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 51 Google reviews.
The Good
- Nurses described as treating residents like family
- Admissions staff go above and beyond for families
- Managers responsive to concerns and quick to help
- Multiple families report high satisfaction with care
- Noticeable improvement in quality after new management
The Bad
- One report of poor care under a prior management company
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community is a senior living community in Blair, Nebraska 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 51 reviews.
About Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Blair, Nebraska, serving residents who need ongoing medical care and support.
Families consistently praise the attentiveness of the nursing and management staff. Residents' relatives note that staff members treat patients with genuine care and responsiveness, one family wrote, "The nurses really do care and treat my dad like their own." Beyond routine care, staff have gone notably further; one admissions coordinator helped a resident create a birthday video for a family celebration in another state. Recent management changes have also earned recognition, with families observing significant improvements in the facility's overall operation and culture.
Good Shepherd holds a 4.1 out of 5 Google rating based on 51 reviews, with the vast majority of feedback expressing satisfaction with both the environment and the quality of care their loved ones receive.
Types of Care at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- 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)
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
4.1overall · 51 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (51)
Iowa Man
Jun 2024
My aunt lives there and I want to thank the Admissions Coordinator Sierra Athow for her assistance on a special project. She helped my aunt and cousin make a video for my mother's 90th birthday celebration (which was held in a different state). It was incredibly meaningful and something that I really believe many facilities would be too busy to do. I am a geriatrician who specializes in long-term care, and I found this to be truly special!
Jessica Herrin
Sep 2023
My dad has been there a while now and we could not be happier. The nurses really do care and treat my dad like their own the managers are super nice and if I have any problems they always help and make things right.
Cynyhia Dukes
May 2019
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!!
Laura Goodsell
Jan 2019
I love this place!!! It's a nice community and the staff is amazing, I would highly recommend this facility for your aging family and loved ones.
Government Inspection History
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 26, 2026Health Complaint8 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Mar 3, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026
May 1, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard22 citations
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
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 May 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
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 May 22, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2025
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Apr 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 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 May 15, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
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 May 15, 2024
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2024
May 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
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 16, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
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 Jun 16, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
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 Lutheran Community offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran Community located?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community is located at 2242 Wright Street in Blair, Nebraska.
What do families say about Good Shepherd Lutheran Community?
Families describe Good Shepherd Lutheran Community as a caring, attentive skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Blair, Nebraska. Reviewers frequently praise the nursing staff and administration for treating residents like family, and note noticeable improvement after a management change. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 51 Google reviews.
How did Good Shepherd Lutheran Community do on recent health and safety inspections?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 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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