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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shephard, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shephard nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Shephard, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Shephard or another care type is right for you. Browse 84 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shephard.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Little Falls, Randall and Belle Prairie.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shephard, MN

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory CareSt. Benedict's Senior Community is known for our pioneering approach to memory care programs and housing for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our expertise in providing memory care is evident in every detail, feature and service offered in our beautifully designed...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shephard, MN

The average cost of senior living in Shephard is $2,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Motley, MN with an average of $2,400 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shephard, MN vs. nearby cities

Shephard, MN
$2,997/mo
$2,875/mo
$2,820/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shephard, MN vs. the state and national average

Shephard, MN
$2,997/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shephard vs. other types of senior living

$2,997/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,997/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shephard, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,200/mo
Studio
$3,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,153/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shephard over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shephard

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shephard

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Shephard nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shephard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shephard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shephard nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Shephard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
35%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shephard nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shephard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shephard, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shephard nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shephard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shephard, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Shephard nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shephard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shephard, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shephard nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Shephard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shephard, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Talamore St Cloud, Golden Horizons of Crosslake and Serenity Place on 7th are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shephard, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 84 nursing homes facilities near Shephard, Minnesota. See the full list.

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