Quick answers
- Is Good Shepherd Cottages licensed?
- Good Shepherd Cottages appears on the official license list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care”, license number 425644, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Good Shepherd Cottages have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 36. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Good Shepherd Cottages?
- 307 11th Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, Benton County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Good Shepherd Cottages?
- (320) 258-8681, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, Saint Cloud (about 6.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Good Shepherd Assisted Living0.0 mi · Sauk Rapids, MN · capacity 60
- Harmony View Assisted Living0.0 mi · Sauk Rapids, MN · capacity 30
- Legacy Place LLC0.0 mi · Sauk Rapids, MN · capacity 8
- Summit Ridge Place0.0 mi · Sauk Rapids, MN · capacity 25
- Chateau Waters7.0 mi · Sartell, MN · capacity 92
- Chateau Waters Memory Care7.0 mi · Sartell, MN · capacity 24
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital6.1 mi · Saint Cloud, MN
- Fairview Northland Regional Hospital25 mi · Princeton, MN
- St Gabriels Hospital26 mi · Little Falls, MN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | GOOD SHEPHERD COTTAGES |
| License number | 425644 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 36 |
| Address | 307 11th Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 |
| County | Benton |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (320) 258‑8681 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances