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Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE

Lancaster Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lincoln, NE.

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Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit dance studio featuring exercise equipment and large windows.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting area with comfortable seating and natural light.

  • Building

    A view of a building surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A stylish lobby area showcasing elegant flooring and contemporary design elements.

  • Windows

    A bright and spacious gym area equipped for various fitness activities.

  • Dining

    A cozy cafe interior featuring a service counter, display fridge, and comfortable seating.

  • Landscaping

    A welcoming entrance to a community facility surrounded by greenery.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lounge area featuring comfortable chairs and ambient lighting.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and welcoming reception area featuring comfortable seating, a water cooler, and decorative art.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy children's waiting area featuring comfortable seating and playful decor.

1001 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

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

3.5 from 122 reviews
5 stars
63
4 stars
14
3 stars
4
2 stars
6
1 stars
35

Overall Review of Lancaster Rehabilitation Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff can feel caring and kind

Many reviewers describe staff as kind, friendly, and attentive during visits or care.

Several reviewers say the staff they interacted with were friendly, professional, and responsive, and that they took time to help residents. A number of families also mention feeling supported by specific roles like social work or care-team communication, and some say the staff knew their loved one and followed through. That positive experience is not universal, though, and some reviewers counter with complaints about neglect, missed basics, or unprofessional behavior.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy receives mixed feedback

Physical and rehabilitation therapy is praised for helping residents, but some reviewers report major problems.

Reviewers who were focused on therapy describe physical therapy as helpful for regaining strength and say the therapy team worked to prepare discharge. Others describe the rehab experience as disruptive or ineffective, including missed care basics and frustration with follow-through. Across these reviews, the therapy department is often where the most detailed praise or criticism shows up.

common 10 reviews mention this

Dining is described as appealing

Residents and families mention food that seems enjoyable, with some reviewers calling out meal problems.

Several reviewers describe the food positively—mentioning it smelled good, looked good, and that residents liked what was served. Others specifically reference dining experiences like a bistro and table-side service. On the downside, some reviewers complain about food quality or meals being inadequate, which suggests dining quality is inconsistent depending on the unit and staffing.

  • A cozy cafe interior featuring a service counter, display fridge, and comfortable seating.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medication care draws strong complaints

Medication handling is a recurring concern in reviews, including missed pills and poor monitoring.

A few reviewers describe medication monitoring as unreliable, including situations where pills were not checked or handled as expected. Others report delays in medication delivery and mention medication errors. Several of these concerns connect back to a broader theme of needing residents to be carefully advocated for when family is not present.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and conditions divide reviews

Cleanliness is unevenly described, ranging from a facility that feels clean to reports of unsafe, unsanitary conditions.

Some reviewers say the building was clean, with no odors, and describe a welcoming environment. Other reviewers give more serious accounts, including filthy or poorly maintained conditions, unpleasant odors, missing items, and reports tied to hygiene. Taken together, the reviews suggest that cleanliness and day-to-day conditions can vary widely by shift and unit.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 293 resident community capacity 293 resident community capacity

Types of 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

  • Lincoln Municipal (5 miles away) Lincoln Municipal (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco John's (0.1 miles)
  • KFC (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • The Watering Hole Down (1.6 miles)
  • The Happy Raven (1.6 miles)
  • Jack's Bar and Grill (1.6 miles)
  • Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Russ’S Market (0.7 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.8 miles)
  • Russ’S Market (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Super Saver (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Neurological & Spinal Surgery (0.4 miles)
  • Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center (0.4 miles)
  • Surgical Care PC (0.5 miles)
  • South Lincoln Dermatology (1.6 miles)
  • Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Toenail Fungus Treatment Center (2.4 miles)
  • Nebraska Dermatology (2.6 miles)
  • Milius, Gibbens, Friesen, Hattan, Martin, and Rauner (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • 2South ICU (0.4 miles)
  • 6South Neuro - PCU (0.4 miles)
  • Lincoln Regional Center (1.3 miles)
  • Faulkner Medical Plaza (2.8 miles)
  • Speciality Clinic (2.9 miles)
  • Bryanlgh Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Van Dorn Park (0.6 miles)
  • Irvingdale Park (0.7 miles)
  • Peterson Park (1.1 miles)
  • Antelope Park (1.7 miles)
  • Bishop Heights Park (2 miles)
  • Trago Park (2.1 miles)
  • Williamsburg Village Park (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Cultiva (1.1 miles)
  • The Mill at Telegraph (1.6 miles)
  • Crescent Moon Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • The Mill Coffee & Tea (1.7 miles)
  • Reactor (2.5 miles)
  • The Mill Coffee & Bistro (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Lincoln Grand Cinema Lincoln, Ne (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Tifereth Israel (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Car Rental (3.7 miles)

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