Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008
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How Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Compares
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Blair, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Blair, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.1% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (55% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Shepherd Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Blair.
How is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Good Shepherd Lutheran Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 33.1% here versus 21.3% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Blair
Blair sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 3,704 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $71,505
- Median home value
- $204,900
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Blair.
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