The Lodge of Taylors Falls

09/04/2025

The residents enjoy the talents of our staff!❤️

08/26/2025

Assisted Living week is right around the corner, Please feel free to join us during the week for music, food and good times!

08/13/2025

When you choose home health services from Good Samaritan, you experience customized care that allows you to stay in your home for as long as possible.

Our licensed caregivers provide a wide range of medical services.

Learn more: https://san.fo/3EjHiRh

08/12/2025

Everyone enjoyed the “Be the Light” event featuring Kelli and all the services she offers to help the seniors. There was even a special four-legged guest, Eddie the Comfort Dog, and his owners.

08/11/2025

After 20 years working in the restaurant business in California, Rosa Avila was at a career crossroads.

“I thought something is not right working here,” admits Rosa, now 59. “Maybe I need to find something more. My dream always was to be a CNA (certified nursing assistant)."

Today, residents and their families alike sing her praises. "She was the best caregiver you could have ever asked for,” says Marlene Malchert. “She was good to my husband. She made the days easier here. It was quite a change from living at home.”

Read Rosa's story:

Good Samaritan honors Rosa Avila as the health system’s national caregiver champion this year.

08/08/2025

Do you feel like you’re ready to experience the benefits of independent living?

You can say goodbye to chores and hello to a carefree lifestyle at Good Samaritan.

Our communities let you relax and enjoy life while we take care of the rest.

Learn more about independent living: https://san.fo/4mCCuXG

08/08/2025

If practice makes perfect, Ruth Mittleider is about as close to perfect as a musician can get. This Good Samaritan – Herreid resident been practicing the organ and the piano for nearly 85 years. Today, she shares her talents by playing at her church every other Sunday, as well as often sitting at the piano at the Good Samaritan – Herreid.

Watch Ruth's story from KFYR-TV:

If practice makes perfect, Ruth Mittleider is about as close to perfect as a musician can get. She’s been practicing the organ and the piano for nearly 85 years.

08/07/2025

A series of unfortunate events, starting with a traumatic brain injury, led Larry to the brink of homelessness.

Moving in to Good Samaritan Society – Valley Vista in Wamego, Kansas, provided Larry the support he needed as well as peace of mind for his loved ones.

Read Larry's story: https://san.fo/411LSeW

Larry Heiserman had nowhere to go, even when his sister tried to find a nursing home for him. But then Valley Vista in Wamego, Kansas, took a chance on Larry. Now he’s home.

08/06/2025

Some little friends from Good Samaritan daycare came by to help us celebrate summer with sidewalk chalk art throughout campus!

08/06/2025

Community partner Elaine Hild loves helping lift residents' spirits through song. She plays instruments several hours a week at Good Samaritan Society – Loveland Village and has an enthusiastic audience that benefits from the beauty her music provides.

One of those residents is Denny Liggitt. Even though he has hearing and vision deficits, the music brings him joy and makes him come alive as he helps direct the songs.

Denny's wife lives at Loveland Village in independent living and enjoys seeing her husband light up as he listens to the viola music.

08/05/2025

Now streaming: People Worth Caring About, an award-winning, unscripted documentary series that features health care workers and residents at seven Nebraska nursing home and assisted living communities.

Residents and employees from Good Samaritan Society – Auburn are featured. Viewers say it's changed their perspectives on working for or living in long-term care facilities.

Watch People Worth Caring About with your Roku, Samsung TV, Apple TV or Amazon Fire device, or at this link: https://nehca.org/NEHCA/Support/PWCA.aspx

08/05/2025

It's a full-circle moment for Dana Bachmeier, administrator at Good Samaritan – Sioux Falls Village. She learned about leadership in senior care through Good Samaritan's Administrator in Training (AIT) program, and now she's mentoring Taylor Post's hands-on experience.

“I think what’s really special about I went through the AIT program and now I get to help someone to succeed and go through the program themselves," she says.

For her part, Taylor is excited to learn more. "I feel like that is what I was destined for," she says.

Learn more:

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A lot of companies have paid internships during the summer months, but the Good Samaritan Society takes it a step further. It has what’s called the Administra…

08/05/2025

Randy shared his lifelong passion for pottery with our residents at Good Samaritan Society - Estes Park, and everyone enjoyed the presentation. Randy even had a fun pottery giveaway!

Thanks, Randy, for bringing creativity and joy to our residents!

08/04/2025

Are your aging parents or a loved one struggling with home or personal tasks and need help? Do you feel overwhelmed by their requests for help, but unsure how to tell them?

Use the following conversation starters to help you talk about how home care could benefit your mom or dad — and you:

Use the following conversation starters to help you talk about how home-based medical services could benefit your mom or dad — and you.

07/04/2025

06/19/2025

Today is the day to visit the Lodge at 2:30pm for coffee and pie social hour.

06/10/2025

We had a wonderful time this past weekend! Thank you to all the families who helped and joined us!

05/30/2025

Please join us next weekend for some food, games and music!

Family and friends, Summer is coming! Please join us for a summer picnic and games.😄

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/29/2025

04/29/2025

04/20/2025

Happy Easter to everyone 🐣!

04/07/2025

Family and friends, Summer is coming! Please join us for a summer picnic and games.😄