Good Samaritan Society - Howard

Features

Housing

• 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Board and Care Home
• Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

• Cable or satellite TV
• Dining room
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Coordination with health care providers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Special dietary restrictions
• Transportation arrangement (medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Good Samaritan Society - Howard in Howard, SD is an assisted living community that offers both board and care home services as well as skilled nursing facility care. The community provides a range of amenities to enhance residents' comfort, including a dining room, fully furnished accommodations, a garden, housekeeping services, move-in coordination assistance, outdoor space for recreational activities, telephone access, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connectivity.

Residents at the Good Samaritan Society - Howard receive various care services to support their daily living needs. These services include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, transfers between different areas or positions, coordination with health care providers for medical needs, management of diabetes diets for those who require it, meal preparation and service to ensure proper nutrition, medication management to ensure timely administration and adherence to prescriptions, special dietary restrictions to accommodate individual needs, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments.

Within the community's dining options are provisions made specifically for residents with special dietary restrictions. Additionally, scheduled daily activities are offered to engage residents and promote socialization.

The location of the Good Samaritan Society - Howard provides convenient access to essential services outside of the community. There is a nearby pharmacy for medication needs and multiple restaurants offering opportunities for dining out. Additionally, several places of worship are within close proximity for spiritual support.

Overall, the Good Samaritan Society - Howard offers a comprehensive assisted living experience with its extensive range of amenities and care services. With its convenient location and various nearby amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, and places of worship, this community strives to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents.

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