The Independence Houses At Mandarin, also known as Emerald Care Company, sits at 1609 N St in Lincoln, Nebraska and is managed by owner Marsha Stork, with six total locations around Lincoln, and it's licensed for 32 beds as a state-approved assisted living facility. The community has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, even though it isn't officially accredited with them, and serves adults needing family home care, including those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with a special wing just for memory care that's designed to fit the specific needs of people with memory loss. The place scores an 8 out of 10 from reviewers, and it feels like a spot where residents' independence is a focus, because they set up activity areas and communal lounges along with rooms that are furnished, and they have emergency alert systems for safety.
People living here get help with bathing, dressing, taking medication, and moving around, and there's always staff around for 24-hour supervision. Staff does transfers and has equipment made for wheelchairs and people who can't walk easily, so you see lots of mobility-friendly features. There's a main dining room for meals, with scheduled times, plus kitchen staff can prepare food for special needs like diabetes or food allergies, and there are regular movie nights, gardens for relaxing outdoors, and scheduled activities to help everyone feel involved. The library, game room, walking paths, fitness room, and a small wellness spa give residents some choices for staying active or just enjoying the day inside or out.
The business offers move-in help and a special business room so residents or families can get little tasks done, and has different areas with their own names for certain programs and care units, which makes it easy to remember where everything is. They don't take Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so that's something families should check. The place is independently licensed and gets checked by agencies like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, and while many families like the peace of mind the staff and programs provide, the care stays pretty focused on practical help, safety, and creating a comfortable spot to live, especially if memory care is needed.
