Dunklau Gardens sits within the Methodist Fremont Health campus and has a history that goes back to 1960, when it opened as the Chronic Disease Annex, and since then they've renovated plenty to keep up with changes in long-term care, always looking at what folks might need if they're dealing with chronic diseases or getting on in years. The facility offers skilled nursing around the clock along with long-term care, short-term rehab through the A.J. Merrick Short Term Rehab unit, independent and assisted living choices, memory care, intermediate care, wound vacuum therapy, trach care, psychiatric and ostomy care, palliative and hospice services, and therapy services right in the building, so you don't have to go far if you need physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and there's always someone to help. The rooms come in both private and semi-private setups, so if someone wants more quiet or more company, they've got options, and the floors and indoor spaces are designed so residents can get around safely, while the outdoor areas give folks a place for some fresh air and maybe a quiet chat, which is sometimes the best part of the day.
Dunklau Gardens works with Nebraska Cancer Specialists to give folks access to experienced cancer, hematology, and internal medicine doctors like Michael D Soe, and there are general radiology services and a special Theranostics Center, which is the first one in this whole region, bringing some advanced care options right here to the local area. Home health care and hospice are available and led by professionals like Cynthia R Wilson, who knows about helping people manage at home, while Dr. Lance H Hoffman leads a healthcare practice focused on treating the whole person-body, mind, and social connections. The staff includes nurses (RNs, LPNs, BSNs), care specialists like Tammy Deemer, Jayma Brown, Ashley Fisher, Kathryn Sissel, Lisa Long, Keyra Roberg, Jan Walraven, Erika Newill, Wendy Rix, Dawn Landholm, and Connie Stiver, and they all work together to support every resident, always trying to make life easier and more comfortable.
They put a lot of effort into making things pleasant day-to-day, like the Dunklau Den Grand Opening that welcomed everyone to new, improved spaces, and regular programs like AgeLess Program Registration so residents can keep connected and engaged. There are special units and features, amenities such as transportation, and floor plans to suit different needs, and events or offerings organized by the Fremont Health Foundation to brighten up residents' lives. Folks get resources about their rights and responsibilities, have an Employee Recognition program to thank those who go above and beyond, and family members can look up important information with Family Resources, share in programs, and schedule tours to see what life at Dunklau Gardens can offer. Patient safety, privacy, and well-being are always at the front, with clear policies and trained staff, so people can focus more on living their lives and less on worrying about care.
They don't skimp on modern technology to help with health monitoring-like the blood sugar form for those managing diabetes-and anyone can find staff close by to help with daily needs, health checks, medication, or even the small stuff, and when the time comes for care changes, whether it's respite care, moving from skilled to extended care, or switching to memory or palliative care, folks find the support there to make those changes as smooth as possible. Community ties run deep, with outreach like the Back to School Backpack Program, while within the building there's always a sense that everyone-from residents to staff-belongs to something close-knit and caring.
