Homestead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE
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Homestead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lincoln, NE.
Information last verified:
4735 South 54Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many residents and families report meals that arrive late and are served cold.
A recurring complaint is that meals are not delivered on time and are often described as cold. Several reviewers also say food quality is poor and that residents receive meals in disposable containers. Others mention limited communication about meals or delays in getting assistance related to food and comfort.
A significant number of reviews describe cleanliness problems and unpleasant odors.
Multiple reviews describe the building as dirty or outdated, with stains and an overall unpleasant atmosphere. Several reviewers specifically mention strong urine-like odors or lingering smells that made visiting difficult. Even among the more positive remarks, cleanliness is treated as a notable point, suggesting it stands out in reviews.
Residents are described as going long stretches without basic care and monitoring.
Several reviews point to missed hygiene care, including reports of long gaps between bathing and issues with diapers or toileting. Call systems and attention to immediate needs are also criticized, with mentions of call lights being ignored and staff not responding. A few reviewers also describe medication delays and incomplete follow-through on care plans.
Reviews describe staff attitudes that range from caring to rude or dismissive.
Many reviewers say staff are kind, friendly, and helpful, and some describe residents as comfortable and well cared for. At the same time, other reviews strongly criticize staff behavior and responsiveness, including accounts of rude interactions and difficulties getting someone to answer or help. Across reviews, the experience appears inconsistent depending on the day, unit, or staff members involved.
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173 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Lincoln Municipal (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesHomestead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 4735 South 54Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 in Lancaster County, Nebraska
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