Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Phelps, KY.
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Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center in Phelps, KY
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60 Phillips Branch Road, Phelps, KY 41553
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe staff who treat them like family and stay responsive to needs.
Many reviews emphasize how welcomed people feel and how staff show up for residents day to day. Several residents and family members describe caregivers who are attentive, helpful, and willing to go above and beyond. A number of reviews also mention strong communication and follow-through as part of the day-to-day care.
Reviews repeatedly highlight the facility’s cleanliness and the absence of an unpleasant odor.
Multiple residents and visitors call out that the building is kept clean and well organized. Several specifically mention that the facility does not have that typical nursing-home smell. Overall, cleanliness is described as part of what makes the place feel comfortable and well cared for.
Residents describe frequent activities, parties, and outings that help make days feel full.
Reviews commonly mention scheduled daily activities and resident-run or community-sponsored events. Families also describe outings—like trips to stores and restaurants—and mention residents spending time in spaces like porches. The community’s planned day trips and scheduled activities are consistent with how residents describe their day-to-day options.
Reviews frequently point to strong therapy and rehabilitation experiences for recovery.
Several reviews call out physical therapy and rehabilitation as a standout part of the stay. Family members describe therapy that helped loved ones get back home or make meaningful progress after conditions like injuries. Reviews also connect this care with the broader support staff provide during recovery.
The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports specialized diet needs.
Residents mention good food experiences and describe being taken out for meals and served meals as part of daily life. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and lists diet support for diabetes and special dietary restrictions. Together, that matches what families describe about food being a more prominent part of the routine than just basic meals.
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118 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesGood Shepherd Community Nursing Center is located at 60 Phillips Branch Road, Phelps, KY 41553 in Pike County, Kentucky
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