Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights sits at 1301 50th Street East in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and operates as a nonprofit Christian community focused on patient-centered care. You'll find a variety of services here, like senior living, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, independent living, home-based services, and rehabilitation therapy, with rehabilitation available both for those living in the facility and people coming in from outside. The community supports seniors who need different levels of help, including memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as assisted living services for daily needs. Experienced staff speak English, and some know other languages, which helps residents feel comfortable. People find friendliness and kindness in how the staff work together, and that's something many notice. There's a schedule of activities meant to help residents stay social, active, and engaged, and the meals are planned to be both healthy and enjoyable.
They've set clear policies about nondiscrimination and accessibility, keep a discrimination reporting coordinator, and have union representation through UFCW1189. The facility follows strict guidelines for things like medication administration and COVID vaccination, and contracts for workers are kept up to date. The building houses both a Skilled Nursing Facility and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, serving people who are staying for a while, and those just coming in for therapy.
If you want to know what's going on, there's a newsletter with updates on health, events, and services, and the website offers details about their mission, what services they provide, and resources for residents. The staff helps with referrals, caregiver support, and home care, including aides who offer companionship and non-medical help. There's a clear process for arranging a tour, so anyone interested can see for themselves what it's like, although they're not accepting new patients at this time but can tell you when space opens up.
They're affiliated with the Good Samaritan Foundation and have earned recognition with awards like "Best of Senior Living" and "Best of Senior Living All Star." Whether someone needs independent, social living without home upkeep, or more support due to health changes, or specialized memory care, this place covers a lot of different needs. They also put effort into offering therapy, recreation, and wellness programs, aiming to help all residents feel safe, engaged, and cared for.
