Good Shepherd Lutheran Community

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Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.  -- Psalm 71:9

 

Our History

1945
Organization of “Old People’s Home Association”

1946
16 Acres purchased known as the “Hooks” property

22nd & Wright Streets - April 11, 1948

1948
Dedication of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Old People’s Home. Remodeled the home on the Hooks property to provide housing for six to seven guests. A second house received from Nels Nygaard was also remodeled to accommodate 22nd & Wright Streets - April 11, 1948 seven guests referred to as the Annex. First resident admitted April 15, 1948.

1952
Dedication of “Unit 3” A new 2-story structure increased the total occupancy to 40 guests.

1964
Dedication of an added 40-bed addition as 300/400 wings and dining room.

1977
Changed the name to “Good Shepherd Lutheran Home”

1982
Nygaard Park & Gazebo provided by Nels & Andrew Nygaard Estates was built and dedicated.

1986
Dedicated an additional 36 beds in 500/600 wings.

1989
Dedication of Johansen Manor- Newly constructed 24, One & Two Bedroom Apartments

1992
Opened Shepherd’s Flock Child Development Center. Licensed Child Care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

1993
Began Shepherd’s Watch Adult Day Care.

1995
Addition and Dedication of front office and lobby addition.

1997
Dedication of Large Multi-functional Chapel and adjacent Solarium which accommodates 100 worshipers.

1998
Remodeled existing 500 wing for Memory Impaired Shepherd’s Care Unit.

2001
Dedication of new construction- Shepherd’s Village 12 Assisted Living and 20 Low-Income Housing Apartments

2004
Dedication of Renovation project for Rehabilitation. Name changed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Community.

2007
Remodel and Secured 500/600 Wings, and addition of a Bathing Suite

2008
Renovate rooms with 2 beds into Private Suites. Modify lobby to include a 3 season porch for comfortable resident and guest use.

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