Cedar Creek of High Plains, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, offers assisted living and specialized memory care services for residents, with a primary focus on those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility is designed as a secured community, ensuring the safety of residents who may be at risk of wandering. Cedar Creek of High Plains provides a comprehensive care approach, including full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting to support residents with varying levels of need. Memory care is integrated into daily programming through specialized activities and a secure environment tailored to support cognitive health. The community also accepts residents with psychiatric conditions in accordance with its care capabilities.
Medical support at Cedar Creek of High Plains includes medication management and onsite access to visiting healthcare professionals such as optometrists and podiatrists. Staff are trained to provide incontinence care, ambulatory care for those with mobility challenges, and dedicated support for diabetes management. Amenities that support residents’ physical, social, and emotional well-being are available, such as a barber/beauty salon, outdoor walking paths, fitness programs, and multiple clubs and community-focused events to keep residents engaged. The community offers services and communication predominantly in English, and activities are designed to promote engagement and socialization.
According to resident and family reviews, Cedar Creek of High Plains is noted for its attentive, compassionate, and dementia-savvy staff. Families often highlight the high level of communication and personalized attention their loved ones receive, appreciation for the variety of activities (including crafts and outings), and the respectful care provided. The facility is described as clean and comfortable, aiding a sense of home rather than an institutional setting, although some note aspects such as a larger building size or shared rooms that can feel less personal. The facility is praised for efforts to accommodate individual preferences and for responsive emergency management. Some feedback mentions staff turnover and changes in management that could affect responsiveness, but the overall impression is one of committed and knowledgeable care, particularly suited for those with memory care needs.
Costs at this community start at $3,405 and range up to $5,969. The average price in the community is $4,687, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,730. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.