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Shepherd's Inn

46 1St Avenue Sw

4.2(5 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
24
Licensed capacity
24 residents

Minnesota MDH

Licensed operator
Shepherds Inn Assisted Living Inc
Ownership
Recently acquired by a new operator

What Families Think

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Shepherd's Inn is a small assisted living community in Wells, Minnesota, recently taken over by a new ownership group. Reviews are mixed, with several families praising the caring staff, good food, and support for residents with dementia, while one visitor raised serious concerns about outdated conditions, odors, and state inspection reports.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as caring and attentive
  • Residents reported happy and calm
  • Good food praised by a family member
  • Support for residents living with dementia

What reviewers flag

  • One report of outdated, small rooms lacking privacy
  • One report of a strong odor described as fish smell
  • One report of concern over state of Minnesota inspection findings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Shepherd's Inn is a senior living community in Wells, Minnesota offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

About Shepherd's Inn

Shepherd's Inn is an assisted living community in Wells, Minnesota, licensed for up to 24 residents. The community offers 24-hour staff, medication management, housekeeping, dietary accommodations, social activities, and an emergency call system. Rooms are wheelchair accessible, and gathering and activity spaces are available for residents.

Reviews of Shepherd's Inn are mixed. Some reviewers praise the warmth and homelike environment of the facility, noting that staff are caring and attentive, that food quality is good, and that residents appear happy and content. Others have expressed concern about the physical layout, describing rooms as small with limited privacy, and noting issues with odors and views. Communication and the state of the facility appear to divide reviewer experiences.

Types of Care at Shepherd's Inn

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Shepherd's Inn

4.2overall · 5 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (5)

Michael Manuel

Jul 2026

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Next Level Senior Living recently took over this site and wow what a wonderful place. I have seen a lot of assisted living centers in a lot of states across the country, and this is one of the warmest, most homelike environment I have come across.

sheila hanke

Mar 2025

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One of the most depressing places my husband and I toured. Out dated. Rooms were so small. Everything happens in the central room. Not much much room to maneuver. It smelled horribly like fish. Lacked privacy and dignity options for residents. The views were horrible…an abandoned daycare yard with tires. The person was nice. State of MN reports had us concerned.

Kris Sendelbach

Jun 2022

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Calm, very nice, retirement facility. Happy residents. Helpful, caring staff.

Roanna Vine

May 2022

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My mother is getting excellent care here. The staff is so caring. The food is very good. My mom has dementia, and they are working with that and helping her cope and function to the best of her ability, She seems happy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Shepherd's Inn offer?

Shepherd's Inn offers Assisted Living.

Where is Shepherd's Inn located?

Shepherd's Inn is located at 46 1St Avenue Sw in Wells, Minnesota.

What do families say about Shepherd's Inn?

Shepherd's Inn carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 5 Google reviews. Shepherd's Inn is a small assisted living community in Wells, Minnesota, recently taken over by a new ownership group. Reviews are mixed, with several families praising the caring staff, good food, and support for residents with dementia, while one visitor raised serious concerns about outdated conditions, odors, and state inspection reports. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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