Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home sits in Hebron, Nebraska, at 755 South 3rd Street, and has space for 64 residents, though 49 currently live there, and this place is a skilled nursing facility that's part of a larger continuing care retirement community, which means folks can move between different care levels as they need. The care home's a non-profit place tied to the Lutheran church, and it's Medicaid certified, with approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, offering both short-term and long-term care for people who need twenty-four-hour help from nurses or aides, whether that's with basic tasks like dressing and bathing, getting medications, or taking care of meals and mental wellness.
Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home's got a strong record with no reported incidents or fines, and the most recent health inspection ratings look good, getting scores of 40, 4, and 8 in the last three cycles, and having a health inspection rating of 4, while the overall CMS rating sits at 5, and the Quality Measure rating is also a solid 5. The staffing numbers show nurse staffing around 4.19 hours per resident each day, with licensed staff at 1.17 hours, LPNs at 0.73 hours, CNAs at 3.02 hours, and RNs at 0.44 hours; physical therapist hours reported at zero. The staffing rating's a 3, so there's room to grow, but the routine for care includes 12 to 16 hours of on-site nursing and a twenty-four-hour call and supervision system. The facility's healthy for fires, as all areas have automatic sprinkler systems, and there's both a Resident and Family Council so folks living there and their families can have a say.
What folks get in terms of living spaces is straightforward: privately furnished rooms with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes, air-conditioning, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a telephone, and regular housekeeping. There's a beauty salon, gardens, outdoor space, a small library, a computer center so residents can stay connected, and places for activities, games, and fitness, and things like a fitness room and an arts room. The home runs activities each day, including entertainment like movie nights, music, and art, and residents can start their own activities or join community-sponsored programs. Wellness programs and mental health support try to take care of emotional needs, and there are chef-prepared meals with restaurant-style dining, including options for special diets, all-day dining, and help for allergies or diabetes.
Help with daily life is a main piece of what the staff gives here, and people get support with bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking medicine, plus meal prep, cleaning, laundry, and transportation for things like day trips or non-medical visits. There's an emergency alert system in the rooms, and the place's got walking paths, outdoor programs, and gardens for fresh air. There are also faith-based activities for those who want church community or spiritual support, with a Lutheran background.
Folks needing skilled nursing after a hospital stay can get that here, and people can pick from different care types like independent living, assisted living, or nursing home placement, and the care home works with Medicaid. They check their ratings, keep an eye on health inspections and staffing, and look for ways to improve, including through employment opportunities for care staff. People at Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home live in a simple, stable setting with friendly staff, and the awards for meals and activities show attention to good food and enjoyment. The facility's sister location is the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home, nearby in the same town.
