Immanuel Fontenelle in Omaha, NE

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Immanuel Fontenelle in Omaha, NE

Immanuel Fontenelle is an assisted living and memory care community in Omaha, NE.

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6809 North 68th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68152

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

4.1 from 20 reviews
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Overall Review of Immanuel Fontenelle

Pros

  • pro IFCC is a compassionate, fun-loving place to work.
  • pro The team is amazing and feels like family.
  • pro Management is supportive and demonstrates daily teamwork for residents.
  • pro The company encourages growth and empowers employees to reach their goals.
  • pro The team is the best in the world and feels like a family.
  • pro The staff are caring and professional, providing comprehensive, diligent care with love and laughter around the residents.
  • pro The doctors, nurses, and rehab team provide excellent care and help patients recover.
  • pro Immanuel Fontenelle team members are always smiling and happy, making residents feel confident in approaching them.

Cons

  • pro It was the worst place they had ever worked at.
  • pro Workers show up high and drunk.
  • pro They lie about the hours they give you.
  • pro They had workers working full-time hours while part-time and not even in the system.
  • pro They had late checks and offered hush money.
  • pro The managers drink on the job.
  • pro Immanuel Fontenelle is a joke.
  • pro The company treats residents like prisoners.
  • pro Weekend visitation is not allowed and residents are not allowed outside for fresh air.
  • pro There are staffing issues.
  • pro Lousy food and no showers for at least two weeks.
  • pro Unprofessional management.
  • pro Lack of appreciation for staff.

Review

Immanuel Fontenelle in Omaha is best suited for families seeking a tightly knit, team-oriented community where long-tenured staff deliver steady, compassionate care and residents experience a homelike atmosphere. It is a good fit for families who prioritize continuity of care, meaningful relationships with caregivers, and solid rehab and medical oversight. Those who place a premium on open weekend visitation, abundant outdoor time for residents, and consistently high-end dining may want to compare other options before committing.

On the positive side, the most consistent strength is the quality of the team and the culture that supports residents. Several reviewers describe a family-like environment, with staff and leadership that display genuine care and teamwork. Long-tenured employees speak to opportunities for growth and a sense of belonging, and multiple accounts highlight a stable, resident-centered approach where doctors, nurses, and the rehab team collaborate effectively to restore or maintain independence. The care staff’s warmth and professional demeanor contribute to a perception of safety and trust, which is a decisive advantage for families seeking reliability in daily care and medical support.

That said, the community carries some realism about operational challenges. A few reviewers raise concerns about management practices and staffing dynamics, including allegations of payroll irregularities and behavior that undermines confidence in administration. While such claims come from a minority of voices, they create a need for due diligence: prospective families should verify current leadership stability, payroll processes, and how staffing policies are actually implemented on the floor. Additional criticisms touch on visitation and resident outdoor time, implying restrictions that can undercut the overall sense of freedom and social engagement for residents.

Despite these concerns, the pros often offset the cons for many residents and families. The continuity of care, evidenced by long-tenured clinicians and a team that appears to treat residents like family, tends to dominate daily experience. The strong rehab and clinical teams, described as capable and compassionate, support recovery, maintenance, and day-to-day health needs. When management is viewed as supportive and aligned with resident well-being, the environment remains highly functional: teamwork, reliable routines, and accessible staff who are willing to engage family members in care planning.

Families who should consider alternatives are those who cannot compromise on visitation flexibility or outdoor access, or who require consistently exemplary dining and social programming. If weekend visitation is essential, or if outdoor time and fresh air are non-negotiable, it is prudent to explore other communities with less restrictive policies. Similarly, if the priority is rock-solid transparency in payroll and a pristine, uniformly high customer-service standard across all shifts, it is wise to benchmark Immanuel Fontenelle against peers to ensure expectations match daily practice.

For decision-makers, a disciplined visit will pay dividends. Engage with direct care staff across shifts to gauge consistency of attention and the true pace of care, request recent performance or quality reports, and ask specific questions about staffing levels, turnover, and the execution of resident activity plans. Inquire about the dining program, menu variety, meal timing, and responsiveness to dietary needs, and assess how outdoor time and weekend access are scheduled and managed. By weighing the strong, family-style culture and clinical strengths against the concerns raised in a few reviews, families can determine whether Immanuel Fontenelle aligns with their priorities or if another community better fits those needs.

Features

Housing

  • 165 resident community capacity 165 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Hospice Agency Hospice Agency
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Eppley Airfield (6 miles away) Eppley Airfield (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Immanuel Fontenelle in Omaha, NE is a premier assisted living community offering a range of care services and amenities for seniors. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), residents have access to various levels of care, including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Hospice Agency.

The community boasts a wide array of amenities to enhance the residents' quality of life. These include a beauty salon for pampering and grooming needs, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby attractions, a computer center for staying connected digitally, and a fully furnished living space for comfort.

For recreation and socializing, residents can enjoy the fitness room to stay active, gaming room for friendly competition, garden area for outdoor relaxation, small library for reading enthusiasts, and wellness center to prioritize their health. The community also offers restaurant-style dining with delicious meals prepared by professional staff members.

Immanuel Fontenelle provides comprehensive care services to ensure the well-being of its residents. With 24-hour supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing is readily available. The staff also assists with transfers when needed and manages medication administration. Special dietary requirements are catered to through diabetes diets and other dietary restrictions are accommodated.

Residents at Immanuel Fontenelle won't experience dull moments thanks to the diverse range of activities offered. From fitness programs to keep them physically active to planned day trips that offer opportunities for exploration and adventure. Resident-run activities encourage engagement within the community while scheduled daily activities provide structure and entertainment throughout each day.

Furthermore, the surrounding neighborhood offers convenient access to various amenities. With three cafes nearby, residents can enjoy their favorite beverages close by. Seven parks in the vicinity provide green spaces for leisurely walks or picnics. Thirteen pharmacies ensure that medications are easily accessible while sixteen physicians offer healthcare support nearby. Additionally, eight restaurants cater to different culinary preferences along with three hospitals within easy reach providing medical assistance when needed.

Immanuel Fontenelle prides itself on providing a vibrant and caring community, with a focus on seniors' overall well-being.

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center (0.2 miles)
  • Davita Omaha Dialysis (4.2 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital 6 South (4.5 miles)
  • University of NE Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Nebraska Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Va Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Omaha Surgical Center (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CHI Health Pharmacy (Immanuel) (0.3 miles)
  • Baker's Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Baker's Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Alegent Health Clinic - Primary Care (0.3 miles)
  • UNMC Family Medicine At Fontenelle (2 miles)
  • Alegent Health Family Care (2.6 miles)
  • Alegent Creighton Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Neurological & Headache Center (4.3 miles)
  • Heartland Cardiology (4.3 miles)
  • Omaha Imaging (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Somerset Park (1.6 miles)
  • Standing Bear Lake (1.7 miles)
  • Keystone Park (1.9 miles)
  • Memorial Park (4.1 miles)
  • Hefflinger Park (4.5 miles)
  • Hefflinger Park (4.5 miles)
  • Elmwood Park (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wayside Tavern (2.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (4.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (4.3 miles)
  • Charleston's Restaurant (4.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.5 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Scooter's Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Archetype Coffee (4.9 miles)
  • Rally Coffee Co. (5.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Pacific Railroad (6 miles)

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