Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Nursing Home in Hebron, NE offers different kinds of senior care under the Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Society, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing home services, respite care, home care through Caring Friends in Home Care, and adult daycare. The community welcomes people aged 55 and older, with a focus on helping those who face extra challenges from disabilities, diseases, or mental disorders like schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, organic brain syndrome, and dementia, which have all been approved for nursing home care. Staff and senior care advocates help families find care options, guiding tours and offering information about what's available. In addition to long-term and short-term care, short-term rehab is available with physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy, a dietician, registered nurses, a social worker, and a discharge planning team. People can get in-home health care and hospice care too, with special attention given to comfort for those expected to have six months or less to live.
The community has more than 60 beds and offers many features that make daily life easier and give residents and their families peace of mind. The nursing home provides regular visits from local physicians and on-site dentist, dental, vision, and podiatry services. Medical needs like oxygen, diabetic care, incontinence care, TB testing, flu and pneumonia shots, and medication management are all handled. The WanderGuard Safety System is in place for those who need it. There are whirlpool spa rooms, free cable TV and wireless internet, daily housekeeping, laundry, a beautician and barber, and transportation to doctor's appointments. Fresh, home-style meals and snacks are served every day in the Hebron Dining area, with meals planned by chefs and nutrition specialists.
For activities, Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Nursing Home has group recreation like bingo, sing-alongs, crafts, table games, holiday parties, a story hour, devotional and worship activities open to people from all religious backgrounds, and a library with a large-print keyboard computer for residents. Van rides are available, along with programs for social, physical, mental, and emotional engagement on and off-site. The courtyard terrace and sunroom with a secured outdoor area offer safe spaces to spend time outside, and there's a large porch swing, known as the World's Largest Covered Porch Swing, along with a park, recreational space, and a community center for events and socializing. The nursing home also features sitting areas with TVs, an aviary, a fish tank, floral services, and a laundry facility. The facility has an elevator for easy access, and there's both in-house dental and vision care.
Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Nursing Home supports daily life with meals, snacks, housekeeping, and laundry services, helping everyone feel welcome and included. Residents have access to spiritual support, including Bible studies and worship services, along with comfort and care during both short-term stays and long-term care. You'll find practical features like food and grocery help, as well as funeral services when needed. Staff encourage everyone to join in activities and to make new friends, with safety and dignity at the foundation of everything offered.
