Friendship Villa sits at 241 N Chestnut St in Spalding, Nebraska, and offers a wide range of care for older adults, so you'll find everything from independent living apartments to nursing home services and memory care right on site, and that means there's no need to go far if health needs change, and the staff can help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, medication, and meals, plus they provide diabetic care, incontinence help, and even moving residents from beds to wheelchairs, and they watch insulin levels for people who need it. The community has a capacity for 27 residents with certified beds for 33, and the rooms are mostly studios, so it stays pretty close-knit, and there are places inside to relax and visit with others or join activities, such as devotional services on-site, which keeps things busy and friendly without ever feeling overwhelming. For those who want to stay active and social, the staff runs plenty of on-site activities, and there are off-site events too, giving everyone something to look forward to, and meals are provided every day, which takes off one more worry.
The services reach beyond the basics, offering hospice care at the end of life, home care for extra help, adult day care that's good for those who only need support part of the day, and respite care for short-term stays when caregivers need a break. There's also memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, so families know their loved ones are getting the right kind of help from people trained for those challenges. Trained RNs, LPNs, and CNAs are on hand every day and night to respond to emergencies or just to check in, and the staff gets credit for being helpful and kind, making life a little bit easier and more cheerful, even on hard days.
Friendship Villa participates in Medicaid and Medicare, so there's help figuring out costs and finding out what's covered, and they give information about Veterans Aid, nursing home costs, state Medicaid rules, and how to compare senior care options, plus there's guidance on how to pick the right community or agency. Staff are trained in caregiver programs, including dementia and Alzheimer's care, with specific courses and certifications by state, and the facility holds regular vaccination programs for the flu and pneumonia to protect residents. You'll also find resident and family councils, which give people a voice in day-to-day life and decisions about the home. Even though Friendship Villa has no special focus facility or CCRC designation and it isn't inside a hospital, it's part of a group with multiple nursing homes, and its for-profit ownership means it has resources but doesn't always have things like a full fire-sprinkler system, so it's important to ask questions before moving in. Common spaces inside make it easy to socialize, schedules offer movement and group activities, and a general feeling of friendliness from staff and residents helps Friendship Villa feel welcoming and neighborly.
