Cedar Creek of High Plains

    5601 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68516
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate attentive memory care homey

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, attentive staff and individualized memory-care my loved one receives; the homey, spotless facility offers a full day of engaging activities and excellent meals, and I feel confident recommending it to other families.

    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
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • 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
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    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

    4.70·(110)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Well-trained clinical caregivers
    • Personalized, resident-centered care plans
    • Specialized memory and Alzheimer’s programming
    • Robust, structured activities program (SPARK and social events)
    • Quality homemade-style meals
    • Strong family communication and activity photo updates
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Secure environment with enclosed courtyards
    • Spacious common areas and party rooms
    • Physical and occupational therapy services
    • High staff-to-resident ratio and attentive supervision
    • Home-like, hospitable atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and professionalism
    • Variable staffing coverage across shifts
    • Management turnover and uneven administrative responsiveness
    • Inconsistent meal quality and occasional service gaps
    • Medication- and care-level assignment processes
    • Allegations of theft and property-security lapses
    • Ambiguity in restraints policy and related safety procedures
    • Large facility scale that can feel impersonal

    Summary of reviews

    Across the collected reviews, families most often highlighted the quality of hands-on care and the facility’s focus on memory-support programming. Many accounts emphasize compassionate, attentive caregivers, individualized care plans, and clinical staff who are described as well trained. Specialized memory-care offerings and programs such as SPARK are repeatedly noted as strengths, and reviewers credit therapy services (OT/PT), attentive ADL assistance, and structured end-of-life support for positive outcomes in resident engagement and function.

    Staffing and interpersonal interactions are a consistent theme. Numerous families praised staff who go above and beyond, strong resident–staff relationships, and a generally home-like, hospitable environment. At the same time, there are operational concerns about inconsistent staff conduct and variable coverage between shifts. Reviewers describe cases of excellent, professional caregiving alongside isolated accounts of poor interactions; these contrastive reports point to unevenness in staff performance and occasional lapses in responsiveness at peak times or at the front desk.

    Dining, activities, and facilities receive largely positive feedback with qualifications. Many reviewers describe homemade-style, appealing meals, frequent events (sing-alongs, socials, themed parties), and a full activity calendar that promotes engagement. The physical environment is frequently described as clean, well maintained, and comfortable, with spacious common areas, party rooms, and secure courtyards. However, there are recurring notes about inconsistent meal quality and specific meal-service problems; prospective families should clarify meal delivery processes and portioning during a visit.

    Management and operational patterns are mixed. Several reviews mention administrative changes, ownership or leadership turnover, and uneven communication during care-level transitions; these items have left some families wanting clearer explanations for rapid changes in assigned care levels. There are also isolated but serious-sounding allegations related to property security that should be investigated directly with administration. Finally, reviewers sometimes characterize the campus as large and, for some residents, less personal than smaller settings.

    Recommendation for prospective families: the facility demonstrates strong memory-care programming, a robust activities schedule, and many instances of high-quality, personalized caregiving. At the same time, ask targeted questions during a tour about shift staffing levels, protocols for care-level changes and medication management, the facility’s restraints policy and safety procedures, meal-service consistency, and measures for resident property security. Those points will help assess how the facility’s operational practices align with a specific resident’s needs.

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    Location

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    Cedar Creek of High Plains is located at 5601 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE, 68516.

    About Cedar Creek of High Plains

    Cedar Creek of High Plains is a senior living community that provides a mix of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement choices, all on a single campus so residents can age in place as their needs change, which really helps families looking for stability for their loved ones. The community has different living arrangements with bedroom accommodations, some with private baths and full tubs, and the whole place is designed to support comfort, safety, and accessibility, offering wheelchair friendly showers and spaces, with secure buildings and technology like bracelets that alert staff if residents wander. For people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, there's a purpose-built memory care building that's secured and set up to help keep residents from getting confused or lost, plus the staff is trained to help with behavioral issues and physical aggression, which can happen with this kind of illness.

    Meals are served three times a day in restaurant-style dining areas and a professional chef makes sure dietary needs like gluten-free, low or no sodium, and low or no sugar are respected, all with attentive servers and options for those with different tastes or restrictions, so everyone can feel like they're eating well. Cedar Creek of High Plains runs programs such as Living TRUESM Life Enrichment that matches daily plans to each resident's likes and needs, and the Pair to PrepareTM program helps each new resident and their family settle in, with a structured routine that includes brain fitness, stretching, gardening, pet activities, cooking classes, educational talks, and trips-all aimed at keeping people physically and mentally active. There's a full-time activity director planning social, educational, and devotion activities, and intergenerational programs let residents interact with people of all ages, keeping things lively.

    The staff includes nurses on site and on call at all times, medication care managers, medication technicians, and access to visiting podiatrists, dentists, physical therapists, and occupational and speech therapists, so residents get help with activities of daily living, medication, assisted transfers, or any medical need, and the place can even accommodate residents with major behavioral needs or those who like to wander. Residents can bring a cat, depending on community rules. There's hospice, home care, and respite care too, which gives families more flexibility. Cedar Creek of High Plains offers both inside and outside spaces suited to older adults, like communal areas, parking, beauty and barber service, outdoor gardens, and wheelchair accessible features. Residents use complimentary transportation for appointments or outings, and there's secured access throughout to keep everyone safe. The community lists amenities and services like a wellness program, various levels of personal care, memory focused activities, and opportunities for residents to join in person-centered routines with support from trained, caring staff. There's a career opportunities page, a gallery so people can see what the community looks like, and tools to let families schedule tours or calculate TRUEcost for the best fit.

    About Frontier Senior Living

    Cedar Creek of High Plains is managed by Frontier Senior Living.

    Frontier Management is a leading senior living provider in the United States, operating over 120 communities across 19 states. Headquartered in Durham, Oregon, Frontier offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Founded in 2000, Frontier has grown significantly and has been recognized for its excellence in senior care, earning multiple prestigious industry awards.

    One of Frontier's hallmark programs is the Spark program, rooted in Montessori-style practices, which promotes purpose and engagement among residents. Initially designed for memory care, this program has been expanded to other types of care within Frontier's communities. The Spark program empowers residents to have an active role in their community, enhancing their daily lives through meaningful activities.

    Frontier is also known for its dedication to resident health and well-being. Their communities offer comprehensive services tailored to individual needs, including customized healthcare plans through the Frontier Advantage Network, which aims to extend residents' stay by keeping them healthier for longer periods.

    The company has undergone significant changes and growth in recent years, including a rebranding effort to refresh its image and enhance its services. Frontier's communities are spread across various states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

    Frontier Management's commitment to quality care, innovative programs, and extensive service options makes it a prominent name in senior living, continually striving to meet the evolving needs of its residents.

    People often ask...

    Cedar Creek of High Plains offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,816 per month.

    Cedar Creek of High Plains offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 5601 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68516.

    No, Cedar Creek of High Plains 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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