Renovations planned for Good Shepherd Home
Kristen Jones
Farmer Staff Writer
The Good Shepherd Home, located on the main campus of McKenzie Health, is going to have $1.3 million upgrades and renovations over the next year.
According to a press release given from the Benefit Fund of McKenzie Health, around 190 individuals and businesses contributed to raise the $1.3 million capital to expand and renovate the Good Shepherd Home’s chapel, create an adjacent courtyard, and implement a greenhouse.
Lynn Welker-Fevold, Chief Development Officer, said, “Fundraising efforts for this initiative were kicked-off in September 2021 and came full circle in February 2023 thank you to the generosity of so many who are passionate about positive, quality of life activities as they pertain to long term care.”
Welker-Fevold also stated that the idea was sparked from someone who felt strongly that the residents have access to spiritual services while being comfortable.
While there will not be added indoor space in the course of the project, two of the major spaces the residents use will be renovated and upgraded to give the residents and staff the best use of the space.