Pricing ranges from
    $5,667 – 7,367/month

    Hillcrest Silver Ridge

    20332 Hackberry Dr, Gretna, NE, 68028
    4.1 · 44 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Pleasant community but staff concerns

    I toured SilverRidge and found a bright, home-like community with clean, well-kept grounds, appealing and varied meals, lots of activities, and many genuinely caring, friendly staff. However, I also saw signs of chronic understaffing, inconsistent administration follow-through, and heard reports of medication/safety lapses-especially in memory care-so I'd advise verifying staffing levels, med management, and management responsiveness before committing. Overall, I was pleased with the atmosphere and direct caregivers I met, but would proceed with caution.

    Pricing

    $5,667+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,800+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,367+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    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

    4.11 · 44 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • beautiful, spacious and well-designed facility
    • clean rooms and well-kept grounds and courtyards
    • friendly, compassionate and attentive direct care staff
    • home-like, welcoming atmosphere and sense of community
    • engaging social events and variety of activities (Bingo, trips, exercises)
    • responsive maintenance and housekeeping to requests
    • helpful and communicative marketing/coordinator staff
    • meals often described as good with varied menu options
    • transportation provided for medical appointments
    • memory care availability and staged transition options
    • small-community feel with residents who socialize and support each other
    • amenities such as in-room kitchenettes, beauty/barber shop
    • positive experiences with hospice coordination and nursing at times
    • family-friendly visiting and separate areas for family gatherings
    • many reviewers highly recommend and report peace of mind

    Cons

    • chronic understaffing and overworked staff
    • high staff turnover and frequent use of agency staff
    • administration described as unresponsive, apathetic or dishonest
    • inconsistent quality of care between shifts and units
    • memory care described as unstimulating, run-down or poorly maintained
    • medication errors, delays, and inconsistent medication timing
    • safety concerns including neglect, HIPAA/privacy violations and alleged abuse
    • promised extra services sometimes not delivered or charged incorrectly
    • inconsistent cleanliness issues reported (dirty dishes, worn utensils)
    • rising rates without consistent improvement in care
    • activities limited (some say weekdays only) or poorly run
    • some nursing/management failures requiring families to seek outside medical care
    • reports of poor supervision, cover-up allegations, and refund/security deposit disputes
    • mixed dining reports—some say horrible food while others praise meals
    • inconsistent training of aides and some reports of rude staff

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but highly polarized: many reviewers praise the facility’s physical environment, direct caregivers, and social life, while an overlapping set of reviewers raise serious concerns about management, staffing, and clinical reliability. The facility is repeatedly described as attractive, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, with clean interiors and pleasant grounds. Numerous families and residents emphasize a home-like, welcoming atmosphere and strong community bonds among residents. Several reviewers single out direct care staff and certain coordinators (e.g., Faith, Samantha, Rhonda and other named employees) for being compassionate, attentive, and instrumental in creating peace of mind for families. Positive comments also highlight active programming (Bingo, exercise, trips, social events), transportation for appointments, responsive maintenance and housekeeping for requests, and amenities such as in-room kitchenettes, beauty/barber services, and separate family gathering spaces.

    However, an equally persistent theme is instability and inconsistency in operations and clinical care. Many reviews report chronic understaffing, high turnover, and frequent reliance on agency staff, which reviewers say leads to overworked caregivers and variable resident experiences depending on shift and personnel. Several reviewers specifically call out medication errors — missed doses, wrong medications, and inconsistent evening medication timing — and report that inadequate in-house medical follow-up forced families to take loved ones to outside medical providers. These safety and clinical reliability concerns are compounded by allegations of negligence, HIPAA/privacy violations, and in rare but serious reports, suspected neglect or abuse. Memory care receives particular criticism from multiple reviewers who describe it as understimulating, worn down, or less well maintained than the general population units; courtyards and some common areas in memory units are called unsafe by some.

    Management and administrative responsiveness are another clear dividing line. While some reviews praise communicative and helpful coordinators and describe administration as open and supportive, many others characterize management as apathetic, unresponsive, or actively dishonest — citing poor follow-through on promised services, disputes over refunds and security deposits, cover-ups, and a sense that financial considerations sometimes outweigh resident care. Reviewers report paid-for extras not being delivered, rising rates without commensurate improvement, and occasional instances where families felt they had to remove loved ones because management failed to address critical problems. These contradictions suggest that frontline staff and middle-management teams may be doing solid work in many cases, but systemic or leadership-level issues undermine consistent delivery of care in other cases.

    Dining and housekeeping impressions are mixed. A number of reviewers praise the dining program for variety and quality, mentioning multiple meal choices and positive dining experiences. Conversely, other reviews report horrible food, dirty dishes and worn utensils, indicating inconsistent execution of dining and dish/utensil maintenance across times or units. Housekeeping is frequently described as responsive to requests, but some reviewers complain that cleaning is minimal (vacuuming and trash removal only), and certain areas—particularly within specific units—have been reported as filthy by some reviewers.

    Activities and social programming are generally noted as a strength, with a variety of options including exercise, games, outings, religious services, and special visits that contribute to a bright and upbeat atmosphere. That said, there are criticisms that activities can be limited to weekdays or poorly run, and participation may be inconsistently encouraged. The small-community size and resident-led socialization are strengths for many, but a few reviewers felt pressured to participate or reported low engagement in certain units.

    Taken together, the dominant pattern is one of strong, caring front-line staff and an attractive, community-oriented physical environment, juxtaposed against operational, staffing, and leadership inconsistencies that create significant variability in resident outcomes. For prospective residents and families this means due diligence is especially important: ask specific questions about staffing levels for the floor/unit/times you care about (including evening and weekend coverage), medication administration policies and audit results, memory care staffing and programming, and clear contract terms about extra services and refund policies. Visit multiple times at different hours to observe shift changes and mealtimes, and ask for references from current families in the particular unit you’d consider. Where reviews are glowing, they frequently cite named staff and consistent caregiving — where reviews are negative, they commonly cite systemic management issues rather than isolated caregiver performance. That split suggests that individual caregiver quality is often high, but systemic fixes (staffing stability, administrative accountability, consistent clinical practices) are needed to elevate the overall reliability of care.

    Location

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    About Hillcrest Silver Ridge

    Hillcrest Silver Ridge sits in the middle of Gretna, and has 81 apartments with several floor plans, including studios plus one- and two-bedroom apartments, some over 1,000 square feet. This community's newly renovated buildings and quiet, landscaped courtyards offer a peaceful setting with easy access to nearby shopping, parks, restaurants, hospitals, and banks. Residents can choose private rooms with kitchenettes, including options for assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care stays from a week up to a month. The memory care area has two secure cottages called Connor House and Langdon House, each with private suites, bay windows, and room for keepsakes, and there's help from staff around the clock. There's a nurse on staff and caregivers provide daily support for bathing, dressing, hygiene, medication management, and other needs. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen service are included, and residents can choose self-service if they'd like. Seniors can get help with diabetic and incontinence care, and staff are trained for dementia care, non-ambulatory needs, and gentle therapies like reminiscing and light activities.

    Meals come from Greenie's Restaurant with three chef-prepared dishes daily, and special diets like low sodium or no-sugar are available. There's a pub called Dragons, Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe, a gift shop, a salon and spa, and a movie theater called Silver Cinema. Indoor and outdoor walking paths, a koi pond, a gazebo, and raised gardening beds make it easy to get outside. Apartment buildings are wheelchair accessible with full tubs and showers, and the whole place allows for "aging in place," which means residents don't have to move as their needs change. There's scheduled transportation for shopping, banking, medical appointments, and other errands, plus community events, support groups, and opportunities to socialize.

    Hillcrest Silver Ridge provides many ways for residents to stay active and connected, including religious services for several faiths, arts and crafts, a billiards lounge, a library, and a computer room with Wi-Fi and internet. Spaces for movies, music, games, and gatherings are available, and there's a fitness center and whirlpool spa. Devotional services, activities on and off-site, and frequent events create an environment where seniors can make friendships and enjoy each day. Staff are noted for being kind and helpful, and awards for the Best of Senior Living and Best Activities mean the programs keep people engaged and active. The building operates 24 hours a day, has a state license (ALF224), and all care plans are adjusted to each person's changing needs. Pets aren't allowed, and there are no buy-in or membership fees, just monthly rent that includes health services. Residents also benefit from Hillcrest's home-care aides when needed. The calm, cheerful atmosphere and strong support for every stage of senior living set Hillcrest Silver Ridge apart for those looking for simplicity, comfort, and dependable care.

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