THE GOOD SHEPHERD Rehabilitation and Healthcare Campus

Established in Ashland County in 1956, The Good Shepherd has been dedicated to providing the finest health care services within an atmosphere of gracious hospitality.

The Good Shepherd successfully blends the tradition of Victorian architecture with state-of-the-art medical technology and offers a campus setting that allows individuals to move within various levels of care depending on their needs at that time.

Although our services have expanded over the years, resident comfort and satisfaction remain our primary concerns.

The Good Shepherd is a preferred provider for many major insurance carriers, including Medical Mutual of Ohio, AARP, Tricare Health Network, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (pending) and VA benefits. We also accept many other insurances. Please call to inquire.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation

At The Good Shepherd, our outstanding team of licensed therapists offers state-of-the-art customized rehabilitation services to each individual. Our rehabilitation program is designed for individuals who are recovering from:

• Strokes
• Joint Replacements
• Chronic Pain
• Orthopedic Disorders
• Multiple Trauma
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Cardiac Impairments

Rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy. Services are available seven days a week and are coordinated through each individual's physician.

Transitional Care Unit

Let The Good Shepherd facilitate your transition between hospital and home.

The Good Shepherd provides short-term rehabilitation stays in our Transitional Care Unit. We provide daily skilled nursing and major therapy services, including; physical, occupational and speech therapy. Many patients return home after just a short stay with the confidence and abilities needed to live an independent life. With our caring staff and licensed therapists we can meet all your needs as well as provide you with preventative wellness programs to continue your rehabilitation after you return home.

Complex Medical Care and Skilled Nursing

The Good Shepherd provides exceptional skilled nursing and support services to meet many complex and diverse diagnoses. We maintain 24-hour registered and professional nurse coverage supported by our highly trained care assistants. The Good Shepherd is equipped to provide:

• IV Therapy
• Wound Care
• Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
• Diabetic Monitoring
• Tracheostomy Care
• Tube Feedings

Windsor Abbey Memory Care Program

The Good Shepherd is proud to be Ashland County's exclusive provider of specialized care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and memory related impairments. This unique program provides creative, optimistic and dignified care to residents who are experiencing memory challenges. Designed to meet the sensitive needs of this population, our individualized approach incorporates family members and residents in a partnership of caregiving.

Short Stay Program

We invite our community to take a break at The Good Shepherd. Our short stay option allows individuals to experience The Good Shepherd for one day, a long weekend or even a week at a time. Our program is designed to foster resident independence within the community and extend extra support to family members and caregivers. It's the ideal solution for a vacation!

Extended Care Program

For more than 50 years, The Good Shepherd has been the leader in Ashland County in providing compassionate and dignified care to individuals within our community. We place special emphasis on the Victorian theme, wellness and quality living. Our philosophy respects each individual's integrity and choices, and promotes meaning and purpose. The Good Shepherd maintains caring collaborations with local hospice organizations to provide additional services to terminally ill residents and their families.

A Tradition of Excellence:

The Good Shepherd is proud to offer the following amenities to all residents:

• Private and shared accommodations
• Chef prepared meals
• 24-hour nursing services
• Recreational programs and outings
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Enhanced safety features
• Landscaped grounds and walking paths
• Grand parlors and gathering areas
• On-site beauty salon and spa services
• Social services
• Convenient parking
• Chaplain services
• 24-hour visitation
• Transportation services
• Senior FITness

The developing trends in healthcare have mandated that we evolve to new models of healthcare delivery that allow for better decision making at the point of care, better resident outcomes and improved cost efficiencies.

For more information:

We welcome the opportunity to show The Good Shepherd to you, your family and your friends. We realize that challenges may occur at any time. Therefore, we are dedicated to serving you and arranging admissions on a 24-hour/7-day a week basis. For more information or a personalized appointment, including evenings and weekends, please call us at (419) 289-3523.

The Good Shepherd
622 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805-3343
(419) 289-3523
Fax (419) 281-0656
Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio is a member of AOPHA.