1 Featured Memory Care Communities in the Ashland Area
The Spirit of Community
- 17555 Emmet Street, Omaha, NE 68116
- The perfect blend of independence and support
- Therapeutic advances for memory care in a nurturing setting
- Living fully at every age and every stage.
8 Memory Care Communities in the Ashland Area
Senior living in Omaha, Nebraska
- 2820 S. 80th St., Omaha, NE 68124
- Three delicious meals
- Coffee & Juice Bar
- Country Store/Gift Shop
- Beauty / barber salon
- Weekly housekeeping service
Enriching Happiness
- 4451 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516
- An extension of your home, your apartment is yours to personalize and decorate to your unique tastes
- Home-style food at the Family Table
- Registered Nurse Provides Care Coordination
- Life Enrichment & Support Programs
- Every customized service plan is all inclusive, with no hidden charges
Healthier Every Day
- 1700 Furnas Street, Ashland, NE 68003
- Laundry services
- Chef-prepared menus and private dining room
- Beauty salon and spa services
- Interpreters
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Welcome Home to Distinctive Living
- 17475 Frances Street, Omaha, NE 68130-2344
- Restaurant-style dining with private dining room
- Exclusive AgeWell program with qualified, professional staff
- Maintenance-free living
- Barbershop and beauty salon
- Heated underground parking
Enriching Happiness
- 11308 Blondo, Omaha, NE 68164
- An extension of your home, your apartment is yours to personalize and decorate to your unique tastes
- Home-style food at the Family Table
- Registered Nurse Provides Care Coordination
- Life Enrichment & Support Programs
- Every customized service plan is all inclusive, with no hidden charges
Welcoming Brighter Days
- 9220 Western Avenue, Omaha, NE 68114
- Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
- Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
- Trained staff available 24 hours a day
- Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
- Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal
Welcome Home to Distinctive Living
- 3500 Faulkner Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516-6634
- Indoor warm-water swimming pool and whirlpool spa
- Woodworking shop
- Village Theatre
- Barbershop and beauty salon
- Emporium and Coffee Shoppe
Expert & loving care for those with dementia
- 5720 South 25th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
- A choice of private or companion bedroom
- Secure courtyard with patio, strolling path, gardens, gazebo and water feature
- Large family room with Country Kitchen for residents to enjoy
- Specialized programming, including evenings and weekends
- Nursing supervision & medication administration
What is Dementia, Alzheimer’s, & Memory Care?
Memory Care is a long-term residential care option in senior housing that provides specialized, around-the-clock care to older adults living with all types of dementia. Memory Care, also referred to as Alzheimer’s Care or Dementia Care, may become necessary once cognitive disorders reach a stage that makes living at home or receiving care at home too difficult. It’s common to find a Memory Care unit within an Assisted Living community, often in a specialized building or neighborhood. Memory Care housing may also be found in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, a Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home or as a standalone entity or community.
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a broad term applied to a group of symptoms related to a decline in mental function that is severe enough to interfere with daily living. Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injuries are all linked to dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disorder, and the most common form of dementia, that destroys memory and cognitive skills over time. Both dementia and Alzheimer’s may result in memory loss, mood swings, speech impairment, confusion/hallucinations and incontinence.
When Might Memory Care be Necessary?
It may be time to look into a memory care community if you’re concerned for your loved one’s health and safety due to one or more of the following issues:
- Wandering from home or getting lost on familiar routes
- Forgetting to turn off stoves or other appliances
- Changes in personality, such as aggression or hostility
- Misplacing items and forgetting important dates and names
- Incoherent thoughts and speech
- Impaired judgment
- Physical changes, including weight loss, poor hygiene and falls or unexplained bruises
- Unpaid bills, insufficient or spoiled food in the home, pets and/or housekeeping are neglected
- Changes in health and behavior that are beyond your family’s ability to manage
What is the Difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living?
Memory Care and Assisted Living communities both providing housing, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting and walking. However, Memory Care communities offer additional features that are specifically designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, in the following areas:
- Safety: Memory Care communities typically have locked entrances and exits with keypad codes, door alarms and enclosed outdoor spaces. Staff will also escort residents to and from meals and activities.
- Layout: Soothing spaces, color-coded walls and common rooms clearly marked with pictures to help reduce confusion.
- Activities: While both Assisted Living and Memory Care communities both offer activities that encourage socialization, Memory Care communities often include therapies and exercises that help maintain cognitive skills and increase relaxation, such as occupational, art or music therapies. They also have predictable schedules and follow set routines.
- Staff and Training: The staff in a Memory Care community are trained to manage wandering, and to redirect behaviors common to dementia, such as agitation, confusion, aggression and anxiety. There is 24/7 care, a higher staff-resident ratio and personalized care plans.
A Memory Care community can offer your loved one more independence, engagement, safety and specialized support, along with peace of mind for you. Begin your search for a Memory Care community using our US map above. Our search results include facility pictures, descriptions, floor plans and pricing where available.
