Dunklau Gardens

    450 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff and effective therapy

    I'm overall very pleased - the staff are helpful, knowledgeable and compassionate, keep me informed almost daily, and give clear explanations. The therapists are excellent; my mom has improved greatly, meds are on time, and her room is kept clean and dry.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.6
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable nursing and therapy staff
    • Effective rehabilitation and functional improvement
    • Frequent family communication
    • Compassionate, considerate aides
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Timely medication administration

    Cons

    • Inconsistent medication management
    • Staff responsiveness and phone-availability gaps
    • Delays in clinical recognition and follow-up during rehabilitation
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Management and oversight deficiencies
    • Inconsistent handling of personal and assistive devices

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a mixed picture of clinical care and day-to-day operations. On the positive side, families frequently praise the clinical team, particularly therapy staff and some nursing personnel, for knowledge, thoroughness, and measurable rehabilitation progress. Several comments emphasize clear, regular communication with families and the presence of compassionate aides who maintain a clean and well-kept environment. These accounts indicate the facility can deliver effective post-acute therapy and family-facing updates that support functional gains.

    Conversely, a substantial theme across the feedback is inconsistency. Multiple accounts point to uneven medication management and at least a few instances where medications were missed or not checked as expected. Relatedly, there are reports of delayed recognition and follow-up of clinical changes during rehabilitation transitions, which families interpreted as lost recovery time or unnecessary complications. These issues suggest gaps in clinical monitoring and coordination, particularly during short-term rehab stays.

    Staffing and communication patterns are also mixed. While some families highlight daily updates and approachable therapists, others describe difficulties reaching staff by phone, unresponsiveness during concerns, and instances where the communication tone from nursing staff was perceived as discourteous. These divergent experiences indicate variability in staff availability and interpersonal conduct that may reflect training or supervision inconsistencies.

    Facility condition and daily care are generally reported positively: reviewers note a clean, orderly facility and attentive aides who assist with daily needs. However, there are isolated complaints about management responsiveness and handling of personal items or assistive devices (for example, denture-related issues), which point to process and accountability shortcomings at the administrative level.

    Information about dining and activities is limited in the provided summaries; reviewers focused primarily on clinical care, staffing, and operational responsiveness. Prospective residents and families would benefit from asking the facility about specific protocols for medication administration, clinical monitoring during rehab transitions, staff-to-resident communication procedures, and policies for managing personal/assistive equipment. Those areas appear to be the most salient drivers of the contrasting experiences described.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Dunklau Gardens is located at 450 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE, 68025.

    About Dunklau Gardens

    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.

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    No, Dunklau Gardens does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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