St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, located in Shakopee, Minnesota, provides skilled nursing services as its primary mode of care. The facility is part of the Benedictine network, a faith-based organization, and offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and hospice support. On-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon, regular religious programs, and access to various recreational activities intended to support resident engagement. Therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, designed to aid recovery from illness or injury and help residents maintain functional independence.

In terms of specific care and medical support, St. Gertrude’s provides comprehensive incontinence care, ambulatory care, memory care, and diabetes management. Medication management is handled by licensed nursing staff. The facility is equipped to assist residents requiring full support with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Services and care are primarily provided in English. The presence of a barber and beauty salon enables residents to attend to personal grooming and hygiene needs on-site.

Transportation at St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center is available at cost, supporting residents’ needs for both medical appointments and non-medical outings as arranged. This service can assist with travel to off-site physician visits, therapy appointments, or errands, depending on resident requirements.

Resident and family feedback for St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center is mixed. Positive reviews commend compassionate and attentive staff, an engaging environment with meaningful activities, and the benefits of amenities such as hospital connectivity and religious services. Some families highlight good communication and support for resident interests. However, a substantial number of reviews cite concerns about the quality of care, including reports of delayed responses to call buttons, inadequate staff monitoring, incidents of neglect, hygiene issues, and medication errors. Chronic short staffing and poor staff-to-patient ratios are commonly mentioned, alongside critiques of staff professionalism, food quality, billing practices, and management responsiveness. Communication difficulties among staff and with families are frequently noted. While some residents experience high-quality care, many families caution that residents lacking strong family advocacy may encounter ongoing care challenges at the facility. No major recent changes or developments at St. Gertrude’s have been reported as of mid-2024.

Costs at this community start at $1,955 and range up to $6,900. The average price in the community is $4,428, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,001. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.