Shepherds Inn sits about 9 miles outside of Hobart, over at 621 W. Factory St. in Seymour, and is part of Good Shepherd Services. The community has a medium size with space for about 20 residents in studio apartment layouts, and folks will see features like vaulted ceilings, good-sized closets, individual heat and air controls, and sometimes even garden access or walking paths which help everyone to feel comfortable and at home, and there's a fire pit, courtyard, bubble tub and spa room, and a full-service beauty salon available for relaxation or visiting with others. The trained nurses, nursing assistants, therapists, social workers, chaplains, life enrichment folks, dieticians, and support staff all work together, and they get to know each resident through a detailed assessment upon admission, then shape a care plan that fits what that person needs. For those who like their independence but need some help, Shepherds Inn offers assistance with medication management, bathing, dressing, and moving around, and the 24-hour staff answers the call if someone needs help, with safety covered by a call system and onsite emergency alert features. There's also a supervised and secured memory care unit to support residents with dementia or those needing extra guidance, and the facility can help with hospice needs and Board and Care Home services for small groups as well.
The daily routine usually covers three nutritious meals, with special diets available, all-day dining when needed, and someone doing the housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning. Residents can use transportation coordination and parking if they need to get out for appointments or errands, and on campus there's everything from on-site lab, dental, podiatry, and X-ray services, to visits from beauticians and barbers. There are outings, group activities, chapel visits, field trips, arts and crafts, family visits, and events set up by life enrichment staff so people stay busy and connected. Each resident's room can have a phone, and there are community spaces like the arts room for activities. Shepherds Inn is a faith-based community, and along with similar locations such as Forest Glen and Meadow Wood nearby, it offers a steady and secure place for seniors needing a bit more help but still enjoying their own space, backed by nurses and other licensed staff around the clock.
