Battle Creek Community Pride sits alongside a pretty park, where you can see the green trees, a gazebo, and outdoor spaces from the three wings of the building, and ever since they opened on April 1, 1989, they've been a city-owned facility that tries to make things feel like home, with rooms that are already furnished and walking paths for fresh air. The community offers both assisted living and skilled nursing care, with about 42 residents living there on an average day and 50 certified beds available, so people who want some independence get support, while those who need rehabilitation or nursing care receive help from nurses and therapists. They have a natural awakening program, so each person can decide when and how to spend their day, which might include going to a church service in-house, enjoying movies and games, eating in a restaurant-style dining room, or gardening outside, and they also make room for spiritual activities and visits to nearby parks, pharmacies, cafes, and local doctors if needed.
The staff includes an Administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection Control Nurse, MDS Coordinator & Restorative Nurse, Social Services Director, Activity Director, Office Manager, and Dietary Manager, along with a therapy office and a medical records area, so the focus stays on careful health monitoring and personal choice. Nurses are available around the clock, and people can get physical, occupational, or speech therapies right on-site, with nurse staffing hours per resident fairly high at 4.459 per day in adjusted measures, and the regular nurse staffing level is at 3.964 hours. On weekends, RN coverage averages 0.57 hours per resident per day, which means that someone is always checking in, and they've had zero fines or substantiated complaints, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars, and both staffing and quality measure ratings at 4 stars.
Residents can get help with things like bathing, dressing, taking their medications, or transferring, and there's always someone to respond to emergency calls, while the kitchen prepares meals for those with special diets, and laundry and housekeeping services are routine. The building has arts and game rooms, a barber/salon, dining areas, and comfortable community spaces, and with all these, the staff and residents try to create a loving family feeling. This place is part of the Nebraska Health Care Association and takes Medicare and Medicaid, and ever since the beginning, they've tried to help people keep doing as much as they can for as long as they can, while also providing skilled rehab and intermediate care when needed. The website gives more information about job opportunities and facility news.
