The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

09/25/2026

Workin' 9 to 5... 🎶

Did you know one of our communities has a connection to Dolly Parton? After Good Samaritan Society - Estherville cared for the mother of one of Dolly's assistants, Dolly herself generously gifted this beautiful stained glass for the chapel.

09/22/2026

Did you know you might be at risk for a fall as you get older?

One in four Americans falls every year, and 20% of them are injured when they fall.

Learn the common causes and risk factors: https://san.fo/4xCCZa0

09/21/2026

Residents from Good Samaritan Society - Algona took a trip to the Kossuth County Agriculture & Motorsports Museum to see vintage tractors, farm equipment, race cars and a train track that sits on 40x60' table. 🚜

09/19/2026

How beautiful are these sunflower wreaths from Good Samaritan Society - Jackson? 🌻

09/18/2026

Some wheelchair water fun at Good Samaritan Society - Heritage Grove ☀️

09/17/2026

The duck hunt is on! 🦆

On this National Assisted Living Week, Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone is making sure residents have plenty of opportunities for fun. “Just having opportunities for them to enjoy each and every day, even if it’s a normal day, just to be special and have a lot of laugh and enjoy our time together,” said Melissa McCorquodale, senior living administrator at Good Samaritan Society – Ridge View Estates in Pipestone.

Watch the full story from KELOLAND News: https://san.fo/4cKs7yA

09/17/2026

Amazing creative pieces and a buzz of excitement filled Good Samaritan Society - Heritage Place of Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota, during a week-long art fair.

About 25 residents participated and displayed around 50 pieces of artwork, including fabric art, quilts, yarn art, needlepoint, stitching, photography, paintings, drawings, paper mache and diamond art.

“The art fair became bigger than we expected, but that’s what I was hoping for,” says Kristine Davis, senior living manager.

Check out the photos and read more about the art fair: https://san.fo/3SSneg9

Amazing creative pieces and a buzz of excitement filled Good Samaritan – Heritage Place of Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota, during a week-long art fair.

09/15/2026

This summer, Good Samaritan Society - Jackson The Pines started a walking group that has quickly become one of the most anticipated activities of the week with residents gathering in excitement nearly 30 minutes before departure. Community members have also begun joining the walks, frequently sharing how much joy it brings them to see our residents active, engaged and enjoying time outdoors.

One resident, Gayle Titus, age 103, has been especially impacted by the program. Gayle shared that she had not left the building in more than two years prior to joining the walking group. While she doesn't walk well, being able to comfortably join the group in her wheelchair to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors has greatly brightened her days. The opportunity to leave the building, connect with others, and experience the community again has been meaningful to her. In fact, she has even rescheduled medical appointments at the attached hospital so she would not miss her weekly walk.

The walking group has become so much more than an exercise program. It has created opportunities for socialization, connection, and meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life for our residents while fostering stronger ties within the community. 💙

09/14/2026

Happy National Assisted Living Week! 💙 This week, we're celebrating the residents, families and team members who make our Good Samaritan communities so special.

09/13/2026

💙 Grandparents make life a little sweeter. Hear what being a grandparent means to some of our residents. Happy National Grandparents Day!