Western Nebraska Veterans' Home

    1102 W 42nd St, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361
    3.6 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Mostly positive care with improvements

    I placed my mom here and overall I'm pleased - the building is extremely clean, staff treat residents with respect and like family, and dedicated PT produced noticeable mobility gains. We were frustrated by strict visitation/long lockdowns, an occasionally unkind night aide, delayed assistance and one wrong meal, and had concerns about being with her at end of life, but most issues were addressed and improvements made. My parents adjusted well and receive high-quality, attentive care; I recommend the facility despite the early bumps.

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    3.57 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Excellent overall care
    • Staff treat residents with utmost respect
    • Staff feel like family
    • High quality level of clinical care
    • Dedicated physical therapy program
    • Noticeable mobility improvements
    • Resident wellbeing concerns alleviated
    • Facility is extremely clean
    • Residents are well taken care of
    • Families pleased with staff and facility
    • Perceived better than VA-run elder care

    Cons

    • Restricted visitation policy and long lockdowns
    • Family unable to be present during end-of-life
    • Perceived unkind or inattentive night staff
    • Delayed assistance to residents
    • Occasional incorrect meal service
    • At least one report of disappointing lack of care
    • Emotional distress for families due to visitation limits

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is largely positive with multiple reviewers emphasizing high-quality care, respectful and caring staff, and strong clinical services—particularly physical therapy. Several families reported that their loved ones adjusted well to the home, experienced measurable mobility gains, and had wellbeing concerns resolved. The facility’s cleanliness and general upkeep were repeatedly praised, and some reviewers explicitly stated they were happier with this facility than with VA-run elder care alternatives.

    Care quality emerges as a main strength. Reviewers used terms such as "excellent care," "high quality level of care," and noted a "dedicated physical therapy group" that delivered "noticeable mobility progress." There are specific claims that physical therapy and ongoing attention alleviated residents’ wellbeing concerns. Multiple accounts describe residents being "well taken care of" and staff that treat residents with "utmost respect," which supports a consistent picture of competent clinical and custodial care.

    Staffing and interpersonal interactions are another focal point. Many reviewers characterized staff as kind and familial—"staff like family," "kind staff," and families being "pleased with staff and facility." These descriptions indicate a compassionate atmosphere during daytime and routine operations. However, there are notable exceptions: some reviewers reported perceived unkindness or inattentiveness from night staff and instances of delayed assistance. These night-shift concerns, while not the dominant theme, are significant because they relate directly to resident safety and family trust.

    Facility environment and operations receive positive marks for cleanliness and general maintenance—terms like "extremely clean" and "wonderful place to be" appear in multiple summaries. Dining and meal service are mostly unremarkable in praise, but there is at least one documented operational error (an incorrect meal served), which suggests occasional lapses in service accuracy. Another isolated but serious criticism referenced a "lack of care" and disappointment; while this appears less frequent than the positive reports, it signals that quality may be uneven in specific cases.

    A major recurring concern centers on visitation policy and management of lockdowns. Several reviewers described a "restricted visitation policy," "long lockdown," and the resulting emotional strain—most acutely when families were unable to be with a loved one during end-of-life. These accounts are among the most painful and consequential criticisms because they implicate institutional policy decisions affecting compassionate access rather than day-to-day care quality. Some positives in the reviews note that when issues were raised, the facility addressed them and implemented changes, indicating responsiveness from leadership in at least some instances.

    In summary, the reviews paint a facility that generally provides high-quality, respectful, and effective care, with strong physical therapy services and a clean, well-maintained environment. The staff are frequently described as compassionate and family-like, and many families report satisfaction and improvement in their loved ones' wellbeing. However, important concerns recur: visitation restrictions and long lockdowns that prevented family presence (especially at end-of-life), some reports of unkind or inattentive night staff and delayed assistance, and occasional service errors such as incorrect meals. These issues, while not dominant, are significant and merit attention because they directly affect resident comfort, safety, and family trust. Overall, the pattern suggests more positive than negative experiences, but with critical policy and staffing areas that could use review and improvement to ensure consistent quality and compassionate access.

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