What started out as using an organization called Bridge to Better Living has ended up with me…read morecalling these ladies friends. My journey started over three years ago when I decided to consider moving to an independent living facility. After visiting several of the communities here in Lincoln, I selected The Landing, put my name on their list and waited for a call. Bridge to Better Living never just left it at that, I received phone calls, cards and invitations to functions. They always were there along with The Landing's communications. I never felt forgotten!! Now that I've moved in, I want to express my gratitude to Mary Ann, Kristine and the Team for all they did to help with the entire process. If you are looking for yourself or a loved one do not hesitate to call them, you won't be disappointed. Pam R.

My husband and I wanted to find a senior independent living community where we could age…read morecomfortably, with access to assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and hospice if needed. We'd heard that many desirable communities have long waitlists and were advised to start looking one to two years in advance. But where do you begin? We were fortunate to discover Bridge to Better Living, a senior transition consulting service serving the Lincoln and Omaha areas. Bridge to Better Living doesn't charge clients; instead, they're compensated by the senior retirement community if a placement occurs. Importantly, they don't "sell" you on any location--they listen. Bridge to Better Living took the time to understand our social, physical, medical, and financial needs, then recommended senior living communities that aligned with our goals. We chose which ones to visit, and our consultant arranged tours at times that worked for us--accompanying us every step of the way. We toured four communities and narrowed it down to two. When we struggled to decide, our consultant suggested we share a meal with a couple living at each location to get more of a sense of daily life. She arranged those visits , too--again, with no pressure, just support. Thanks to Bridge to Better Living, we made a confident, informed decision and couldn't be happier. If you or a loved one are considering moving to a senior living facility, meeting with Bridge to Better Living is a must. Their team is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping you find the right fit. Along the way, we met so many wonderful staff. The person that we saw most often was Jodi who arranged and accompanied us on most of our visits. She was responsive, insightful, and always just a quick text away. We also learned that some younger senior citizens choose a senior living community over downsizing to a smaller home. The financial comparison can be eye-opening--and Bridge to Better Living can help you evaluate those costs (i.e. no more home insurance, HOA fees, taxes associated with your home, utilities, trash removal, housekeeping services, etc.)

This facility keeps floors understaffed and therefore residents under-cared for. I used to work at…read morethis facility and promptly quit after realizing how terrible it was. The staff are not trained properly, leading to mistakes that are then blamed on the nursing staff instead of the people who should be ensuring proper training. I witnessed several baby CNAs get reprimanded for things they did not know against facility policy. I also saw that after people were reprimanded, no action was taken to retrain, reteach, or educate. I would not recommend working there, sending a family member there, or associating at all with this facility. Quite literally run away!

Horrible place. They let patients fall. Incompetent care that can't properly provide care for…read moreelderly patients who are there for rehab & are a "fall risk."

I was referred to Oasis from a home health nurse taking care of my parents who had sold their home…read morerecently and moved to independent living. Things had not gone well since the move and their independent living facility asked them to move to a place with a higher level of care. I was informed of all this a few days before I left on vacation and I was in a panic of how I was going to research, call, and schedule all the facilities that may have openings. Kelsi contacted me in the evening when i was at home and she gathered all the information and immediately found me options and scheduled a tour for the next day. She was truly amazing and blew me away! I even colored my roots at home while texting her after 9 pm at night. Kelsi even rescheduled her meeting so she could join me at my first tour. Then while I was on vacation, she scheduled tours with my siblings and parents, all while keeping me in the loop of what was happening. I scheduled more tours when I returned from vacation and everything went seemlessly. I could not have done any of this without her. Kelsi is an angel and made my difficult task of moving my parents to assisted living so much more manageable. Now, they have a place that can meet their needs and hopefully make them happy. She even got quotes from packers and organizers. I would totally recommend her services to anyone! Thank you!

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I find it unacceptable that the Arbors invests more time and energy in evicting elderly residents…read morerather than finding ways to work with them and properly training staff how to conduct safe and effective transfers. You also attempted to have Ms. XXXX start a regiment of Seroquel as a convenience for staff and when that was discontinued she became the focus of retaliation. Young and inexperienced staff reported false information on key interactions as well. Ms. XXXX family has no problem with successful 1 person transfers, yet your staff seems unwilling to perform it. Ms. XXXX has a level of memory loss and personality traits that are in no way a danger to anyone. Geriatric dimentia comes in multiple forms and the staff need to be properly trained on how to address and work with individuals who can appear angry at times and not take it personal which has been the case with Ms. XXXX. I have never seen such unprofessionalism and unwillingness to work with and elderly person whom has had her vulnerabilities taken advantage of and turned against her.

My dad was in their "extra level" of memory care when he had a fall. I got a call from a concerned…read morecare giver four hours after his fall (not sure about that amount of time having requested documentation about his fall three times and been ignored or brushed off). I asked the caregiver to make sure he gets Tylenol, sees a nurse and please call me if the pain continues. I checked in the next day, 24 hours later not having heard a word from anyone, and was told by another caregiver that he was in horrible pain, and had to be held up to go to the bathroom, my dad used the bathroom independently before his fall. Upon getting there I asked them to call 911 where he was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured back and hip. So he layed there 36 hours screaming in pain with a fractured back and hip and I was contacted one time without even a suggestion to take him to the hospital until 36 hours after his fall. I had asked one of the many rotating directors and people in leadership what my dad gets for the $10,000 a month and she couldn't look me in the eye and formulate an answer. There were mulitple times when my dad lived there that I was concerned about things like his teeth not getting cleaned, the room being a mess, him never being out of his room or his chair; but the final level of negligence is infuriating. I can't say that the Bickford is to blame for my dad's fall (they won't provide any documentation of it) but I can say that letting a man sit there in that amount of pain for 36 hours, not being seen by a nurse or director is negligent.

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Country House on Old Cheney is a kind, considerate & compassionate home like setting that has a…read morecaring staff that is empathetic and responsive to not just my Mother's ever changing needs, but ours, as the family members of one with dementia. We are grateful for the care they give my Mom & the support they provide to us.