AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Exploitative, unsafe facility with misconduct

    I paid $1100+/mo and got little more than a room and bed-services were minimal and required extras were never transparently disclosed. Living conditions were bottom-of-the-barrel, staff misconduct and apparent financial impropriety went unchecked, and DSPs provided no meaningful support for mental illness. I witnessed the house manager sleeping with a client (I was told she may be pregnant by him) and the owner typed an eviction letter and removed us without a court order. I believe this is exploitative and unsafe; I'm filing complaints with the BBB and AABD and do not recommend this facility.

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    1.67 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      1.7
    • Amenities

      1.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Provides basic room and bed
    • Group home setting

    Cons

    • Eviction without a court order
    • House manager alleged to have sexual relationship with a resident
    • Manager possibly pregnant by a client
    • Owner personally involved in eviction communications (typed eviction letter)
    • Allegations of staff exploitation of residents
    • Lack of consequences for staff misconduct
    • Concerns about DSP support for residents with mental illness
    • High cost ($1100+ per month) for limited services
    • Limited services beyond room and bed
    • Lack of transparency about required services and fees
    • Plans to file complaints with BBB and AABD indicating severe dissatisfaction
    • Poor living conditions described ("bottom-of-barrel" quality)
    • Staff misconduct, unethical behavior, and allegations of abuse
    • Financial impropriety alleged
    • Recent/new ownership noted (potential instability)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly negative, with multiple reviewers reporting serious allegations of misconduct, poor quality of care, and inadequate services relative to cost. The recurring themes are exploitation and unethical behavior by staff and management, substandard living conditions, lack of transparency about what residents receive for their fees, and concerns about the facility's ability to safely support residents—particularly those with mental illness. Several reviews describe behaviors and practices that raise legal and regulatory concerns, and at least one reviewer explicitly plans to file complaints with oversight organizations (BBB and AABD).

    Care quality and supports: Reviews suggest that clinical and day-to-day care is insufficient for residents with complex needs. Direct support professional (DSP) support for mental illness is specifically called into question, implying staff may lack the training, availability, or willingness to provide appropriate behavioral or psychiatric support. Multiple comments indicate that beyond providing a room and bed, the facility offers limited additional services, which is particularly concerning given the relatively high monthly cost (reported as $1100+). This gap between cost and services is a consistent source of dissatisfaction.

    Staff behavior and professionalism: A dominant and alarming theme is alleged staff misconduct and exploitation. Summaries allege a sexual relationship between a house manager and a resident, including a claim the manager may be pregnant by that resident. There are broader allegations of staff taking advantage of residents financially or otherwise, and multiple mentions that staff face few or no consequences for misconduct. These reports point to not only individual incidents but a systemic failure in supervision and accountability. The language in the reviews frames these problems as ongoing and unaddressed by ownership/management.

    Facilities, living conditions, and services: Several reviewers characterize the home as "bottom-of-barrel" quality with poor living conditions. While the facility does provide basic lodging (room and bed), reviewers report limited additional amenities, activities, or therapeutic programming. Given the stated monthly cost, reviewers felt the value proposition was poor and that transparency about what services are mandatory versus optional was lacking. The combination of high fees and low service levels is a repeated complaint.

    Management, administration, and legal/regulatory concerns: Management practices are called into question in multiple ways. One review claims an eviction occurred without a court order and that the owner personally typed an eviction letter, suggesting problematic administrative or legal behavior. There are explicit mentions of plans to escalate the issues to external bodies (BBB and AABD), indicating that at least some reviewers view the problems as severe enough to warrant formal complaints. New ownership is noted in the summaries; whether this is seen as a positive change is not clear from the content, but it may contribute to instability or inconsistent management practices.

    Patterns, severity, and implications: Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a facility with serious governance and safety issues. The most severe allegations involve potential abuse, sexual misconduct, financial exploitation, and unlawful eviction practices. Recurrent notes about lack of consequences for staff and unsatisfactory DSP support suggest systemic problems with hiring, training, supervision, and enforcement of policies. For prospective residents and families, these reviews indicate significant risk and recommend a high degree of caution. The presence of plans to file external complaints underscores the reviewers' perceptions that internal remediation has been insufficient.

    In summary, the review summaries describe a group home that provides basic lodging but falls short on care quality, staff professionalism, living conditions, transparency, and value for cost. The most serious concerns relate to alleged exploitation and misconduct by staff and management, and apparent failures of accountability. These issues are repeatedly emphasized and form the central negative impression across the summaries.

    Location

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    About Bel-Air Home

    Bel-Air Home sits in the Near South neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska, and offers a range of care and living options for older adults, including those who need a little help with daily chores but still want some independence, so you'll find different choices like senior apartments, residential care homes, and even home care, and they've got 21 assisted living units for those needing more support, plus apartments in various styles such as studios, one-bedroom, and semi-private, so seniors can pick what suits them best. Staff are always around, day and night, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication, diabetes monitoring, incontinence support, and transfers for those who need to move from a bed to a wheelchair, all tailored to each person's needs, with dedicated services for memory issues like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. You'll see a bunch of amenities too-there's a barber and beauty shop, a greenhouse, laundry and housekeeping services, dining rooms with meal programs (so residents don't have to cook every day unless they want to), and multiple spaces for hobbies with areas for reading, social gatherings, and daily fitness. The community takes care to provide allergy-friendly and diabetes-appropriate meals, runs all-day snacks, and brings activities like book clubs, Bible study, arts and crafts, and even bowling or choral groups, so folks can join in or sit in the sunroom, stroll the gardens, or catch a movie if that's preferred, while security features like in-room emergency response and 24-hour supervision mean there's always help nearby if needed. Bel-Air Home also makes moving in a bit easier with special support and planning, keeps transportation handy for appointments or outings, and offers comforts such as on-site parking and high-definition TVs. The place runs a structured events calendar, including religious classes, exercise sessions, and crafting, hoping to keep everyone moving and socially connected, even while respecting each resident's need for privacy or quiet. Everything's wheelchair accessible too, with safe walkways and communal spaces meant to bring people together but still keep things practical and easy to use. The home is licensed by Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services and aims to create a caring, respectful space that responds to every resident's preferences, whether someone wants to stay busy with games and activities or just relax in the whirlpool or activity center, while always having help close by if and when they need it.

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