Heritage Ridge Retirement Community in Bellevue, NE

Heritage Ridge Retirement Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Bellevue, NE.

Information last verified: May 24, 2026

1502 Fort Crook Road South, Bellevue, NE 68005

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 61 reviews

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Overall Review of Heritage Ridge Retirement Community

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Multiple care levels in one place

Residents describe using more than one level of care within the same community.

Families mention being able to start in assisted or independent living and then move within the community if higher support is needed. Several residents and families specifically reference memory support, including one account that says their loved one did well in the memory support division. Other reviews say the move to memory care was not handled the way they expected, including concerns about communication and care decisions during the transition. Overall, reviews reflect both the convenience of having multiple care options on site and the importance of clear follow-through when needs change.

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Dining is a frequent bright spot

Dining quality comes up often, with many residents describing meals more positively than expected.

Many reviews highlight the dining experience, with residents and family members calling out that the food is good and not overly institutional. Several people mention enjoying meals in the dining room and describe it as a comfortable, social setting. A smaller set of reviews counters that with complaints about food quality, including comments about meals being greasy or not good when someone needed extra help. Taken together, dining seems to be a major day-to-day topic—often positive, but not universally consistent.

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Staff support is often praised

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people emphasize warm interactions and a sense that staff genuinely care about residents. Several mention responsiveness to requests and day-to-day needs, including timely help when something needs attention. Some also bring up structured communication touches like updates through monthly town halls. A few reviews are less positive, citing communication problems and billing mistakes, and in those cases residents describe frustration with follow-up. Even with those concerns, kindness and attentiveness are the dominant staffing themes in the reviews.

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Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Clean, well-kept spaces are repeatedly mentioned in reviews.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully presented. Residents and families mention clean rooms and public areas, and one review specifically praises housekeeping and infection control. Others add that apartments and grounds look good and the maintenance team keeps the building properly maintained. A small number of reviews disagree, describing dust, vacuuming concerns, and housekeeping problems under newer management. Overall, cleanliness is a strong theme, with the majority of accounts landing on positive upkeep.

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Pricing and billing cause concern

Several reviews raise concerns about rising costs and billing accuracy.

Cost is a recurring concern, with reviews describing rent increases and calling the community expensive. Some families mention being charged for extra items or meal-related fees, including frustration about what they felt they were told versus what appeared on the bill. A few reviews also connect cost pressure with dissatisfaction about the level of care they experienced, including comments about staffing or unmet help during busy times. While some reviews say pricing is within their range or that affordability was a factor, the negative cost-and-billing experiences come up often enough to stand out.

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Location and transportation get mentions

Reviews often mention convenience of location and getting around.

Some reviews describe the community’s location positively, including mentioning it as a good nearby fit for family and appointments. One reviewer also notes strong transportation policy and using transportation for an outing. Another mentions easy access related to where they live, while a separate review highlights a connection to a nearby military base. These comments suggest location convenience matters to residents and families, alongside the on-site activities and services discussed elsewhere in the reviews.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Activities on-site
Beautician on-site
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Full kitchen
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Party space
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered

Transportation

Eppley Airfield (11 miles away)
Transportation & parking

Care Services

Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Medication management
Physical therapy

Dining

Meals provided

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Fitness programs
Religious services

Languages Spoken

English

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

Church Of The Holy Spirit (0.3 miles)
Lifespring Church Sbc (3.4 miles)
New Hope Community Church (5.7 miles)

Physicians

Eye Specialists/ Bellevue Optical (0.8 miles)
Abortion & Contraception Clinic of Nebraska (1.3 miles)
Alegent Health Clinic (1.8 miles)
Alegeant Health Physical Therapy Out Patient Clinics (1.8 miles)
Mark D Frey MD (1.9 miles)
Midwest Dermatology (1.9 miles)
Radiology (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

Umami (0.8 miles)
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews (0.9 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)
Golden Corral (1.1 miles)
Dairy Twist (1.2 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
Don & Millie's (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Offutt Satellite Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Summit Plaza (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Family Fare Supermarkets (4.7 miles)

Parks

American Heroes Park (2.3 miles)
Looking Glass Park (2.6 miles)
Clear Water Falls Park (3.8 miles)
Brown Park (3.9 miles)
Falconwood Park (5.5 miles)
Halleck Park (5.5 miles)
Lake Manawa State Park (5.6 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (6.4 miles)
Archetype Coffee (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

Va Medical Center (7.2 miles)

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