Community Resources - Omaha/Sarpy County*

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(*All addressess/phone numbers are in Omaha unless otherwise noted)

November 2012

ABUSE/NEGLECT
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (24 Hour Helpline)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (Y.W.C.A.) 24-Hour
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
SAFE HAVEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER		 1-800-652-1999
402-345-7273
402-558-5700
1-800-523-3666
ADULT DAY CARE
EDGEWOOD VISTA ADULT DAY
17620 Poppleton Ave. www.edgewoodvista.com/		 402-333-5749  
FRANCISCAN CENTRE (New Cassel Retirement Center)
900 N. 90th St. www.newcassel.org/		 402-393-2277  
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM, INC.
7315 Maple St.		 402-393-6911     
SARAH CARE ADULT DAY SERVICES
3615 N. 129 St. www.sarahcare.com/		 402-496-3379    
THE CLUB (Mabel Rose Retirement Center)
4609 Hilltop St. Bellevue www.hillcresthealth.com/		 402-291 9777
TRANSITIONS www.mgi-seniors.org/tdp-about.htm
4801 N. 52 St. (House of Hope Care Center)		 402-827-6296
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS: www.alz.org/midlands
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, MIDLANDS CHAPTER
1941 S. 42nd St. #205 (Center Mall) 24 hour phone:		 402-502-4301
1-800-272-3900
CARE MANAGERS: (Help to Identify/Access Care Resources)
EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING www.enoa.org/
4223 Center St.		 402-444-6444
ELDER LIFE CONSULTANTS www.elderlifeconsultants.com/
2107 S. 151 St.		 402-330-3079
ENCOMPASS SENIOR SOLUTIONS encompassomaha.com
2712 S. 87th Ave		 402-991-7399
COUNSELORS (Specializing in older adults and family caregivers)
DENNIS McNEILLY, MA, Ph.D, 730 S. 38th Ave.
Nebraska Medical Center, Geriatric Psychiatry Service

402-552-6007
MaryAnn Calta, LCSW, M.Div
1403 Farnam St. #215

402-393-0642 
MINDY SUE CROUCH, LCSW, LIMHP
3213 N. 90th St.

402-321-8995 
Jodi McQuillen, LCSW, LIMHP
7701 Pacific St. #10

402-390-6007 
Julie Kessel-Schultz, LCSW
6901 Dodge St. #101

402-431-3459
DISEASE-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY www.cancer.org/
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION www.diabetes.org/
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION www.americanheart.org/
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION www.lungusa.org/
AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION www.ata.org/
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION www.arthritis.org/
ASSOCIATION FOR MACULAR DISEASES www.macula.org/
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA www.epilepsyheartland.org 
LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ASSOCIATION www.lbda.org
NATIONAL APHASIA ASSOCIATION www.aphasia.org/
NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION www.nof.org/
NEBRASKA KIDNEY FOUNDATION www.kidneyne.org/
NEBRASKA POLIO SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION www.ne-polio.org/
NEBRASKA PARKINSON'S DISEASE ASSOCIATION www.parkinsonsne.org
NEBRASKA STATE STROKE ASSN www.nebraskastroke.org/

 402-393-5800
1-800-312-2383
402-346-0771
402-502-4950
1-800-634-8978
402-330-6130
1-212-605-3719
402-680-1158
1-404-935-6444
1-800-922-4622
1-800-231-4222
402-932-7200
402-341-0710
402-392-2732
1-888-808-5678
DRIVING CONCERNS
DRIVER ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS:
Programs that evaluate visual, motor and cognitive skills, knowledge of driving laws and in-car performance:
Immanuel Medical Center Driver Rehabilitation Program 
Methodist Hospital Driver Rehabilitation Program		 402-572-3055
402-354-4670
In-car driving skills evaluation only:
Greater Omaha Safety Council, www.safenebraska.org/safe-driving
402-898-7371
DRIVING SKILLS REFRESHER COURSES
GREATER OMAHA SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL (Classroom and in car)
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (Classroom)
AAA OF NEBRASKA ROADWISE REVIEW (Self-Test CD-ROM)
402-896-0454
402-398-9568
402-390-1000
HANDICAP PARKING PERMITS
Douglas County Treasurer (Multiple Locations)
Sarpy County Clerk 1261 Golden Gate Dr., Papillion		 402-444-7103
402-593-2114
TO REPORT AN UNSAFE DRIVER:
Send a signed letter stating specific concerns to:
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Attention: Examining Division
P.O. Box 94726; 301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE. 68509-4726
402-471-3861
FINANCIAL HELP
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
For information on programs & services: http://dhhs.ne.gov
To apply for programs & services: http://dhhs.ne.gov/AccessNebraska		 1-402-471-3121         
1-800-383-4278

HEATING/COOLING ASSISTANCE (American Red Cross)
Subsidies for lower income persons to pay heating/cooling bills/deposits,
and to repair furnaces, stoves/electric heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioners.

American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/ne/omaha
AccessNebraska http://dhhs.ne.gov/AccessNebraska
Salvation Army www.givesalvationarmy.org/programs-services



402-343-7755
1-800-383-4278
402-898-5966
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS 
Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS)   1941 S. 42nd St., #502
Douglas County County Assessor's Office
Sarpy County County Assessor's Office
402-444-6617
402-444-7185
402-593-2122
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION www.ssa.gov
7100 West Center Rd., Suite 200		 402-399-8963
VETERANS SERVICES www.va.gov
Douglas County 2428 Cuming St.
Sarpy County 1308 Gold Coast Rd. Papillion
To check eligibility for services from the VA Hospital system:		 402-346-6735
402-593-2203
402-995-3244
GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS: Comprehensive health/cognitive evaluations
GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
730 S. 38th Ave. (UNMC) unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter		 402-559-7515
GERIATRIC EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT CLINIC
4101 Woolworth Ave. (Veterans Administration Medical Center)		 402-346-8800    ext 4803
GERIATRIC EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT SERVICE
8303 Dodge St. (Nebraska Methodist Hospital)		 402-354-3152
HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS Programs especially for older adults.
UNMC EngAge WELLNESS CENTER   730 S. 38th Ave
unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter		 402-552-7210
IMMANUEL AGE WELL CENTERS FOR ACTIVE AGING
Immanuel Village, Lakeside Village, and Trinity Village www.immanuelseniorliving.com/		 402-829-2900
OMAHA WELLBOUND FITNESS CENTER  366 N. 114TH St.
www.omahawbfitness.com		 402-557-6285
LIED ACTIVITY CENTER  2700 Arboretum Dr., Bellevue 402-293-5000
AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Immanuel Centers for Active Aging
Lied Activity Center 2700 Arboretum Dr., Bellevue 
Mockingbird Hills Indoor Pool 10242 Mockingbird Dr.
Montclair Community Center Indoor Pool 2304 S. 135th Ave.		 402-829-2900
402-293-5000
402-444-6103
402-444-4956
CITY OF OMAHA PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS (Multiple locations) 402-444-5440
YMCA/YWCA (Multiple locations) www.metroymca.org/  
(Most local shopping malls and the Henry Doorly Zoo open before regular business hours for early morning walkers)
HEALTH MAINTENANCE CLINICS: Multiple locations
EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING www.enoa.org/
Weights/blood pressures, foot/nail care, injections, and health evaluations by appointment.Call for clinic locations		 402-444-6444
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS: Programs and Services
NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING www.ncdhh.ne.gov/
Provides/repairs phone amplifiers, signaling devices to lower-income hearing impaired.

SERTOMA HEARING AID BANK Free re-conditioned hearing aids
www.ncdhh.ne.gov/sertoma_hab.html		 1-800-545-6244


1-888-713-3118
CAPTEL    Specialized phone that amplifies voice and displays text conversation.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (www.psc.state.ne.us) will provide
to eligible persons. www.captel.com		 1-888-269-7477
HOME HEALTH SERVICES: Nurses, aides, therapists, sitters, etc.(*also provides Hospice Care)

ALEGENT HEALTH AT HOME* www.alegent.com/
ALL MIDLANDS HEALTH SERVICE www.allmidlands.com/
AMAZING ANGELSHOME HEALTH* amazingangels.org
ANGELS CARE HOME HEALTH angmarholdings.com
ASERACARE HOME HEALTH* www.aseracare.com/
CARE CONSULTANTS www.careconsultants.com/
CUSTOM CARE www.customcarenursing.com/
GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES www.gentiva.com
HILLCREST HOME CARE www.hillcresthealth.com
INTERIM HEALTH CARE SERVICES www.interimhealthcare.com/
MAXIM HEALTH CARE www.maxhealth.com/
MIDLAND MODESTY HOME HEALTH www.midlandmodesty.com
NURSE PROVIDERS, INC www.nurseprovidersomaha.com
PHYSICIANS CHOICE http://www.pchhc.com/
PHYSMED INC. HOME HEALTH www.physmedinc.com
PRIMARY HOME HEALTH CARE primaryhomehealthcare.com/
PRIME HOME CARE www.primehomecarecompassionatecarehospice.com
PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE* www.progressivecare.com
RIGHT AT HOME www.rightathome.net
  Douglas Co.
  Sarpy Co.
ST. JOSEPH VILLA HOME HEALTH CARE
TRAVELING ANGELS,INC.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION* www.vnam.org/
VITALCARE HOME HEALTH www.willinghamhealth.com
WILLINGHAM HEALTH SERVICES www.willinghamhealth.com

402-898-8000            
402-391-5554
402-455-2500
402-934-4752
402-397-0211
402-398-1848
402-320-3700
402-593-1300
402-682-4808
402-392-1818
402-399-8888
402-932-3643
402-399-1700
402-331-2273
402-926-4088
402-345-1350
402-390-2492
402-933-5836

402-697-7536
402-292-2212
402-926-4444
402-618-0018
402-342-5566
402-502-3665
402-505-9511
HOME REPAIR/SPECIAL NEEDS MODIFICATION (Income limits may apply)
ACCESS ELEVATOR & LIFTS, INC.
EASTERN NE OFFICE ON AGING CHORE SERVICES
(Lawn care, snow removal, storm cleanup, minor home repairs)
HOME ACCESS SOLUTIONS (home modifications)
KEEP OMAHA BEAUTIFUL (free one-time yard clean-up)
LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY (home/vehicle modifications)
PAINT-A-THON (free exterior house painting) www.brushupnebraska.org/
REBUILDING TOGETHER (free painting/remodeling/repair)		 402-553-7000
402-444-6444

402-291-9514
402-444-7774
402-595-1256
402-965-9169
402-965-9201
NEBRASKA WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM    
(Insulation, calking, window/door repair/replacement, heating/cooling system tuneups for lower-income homeowners)		 1-888-313-5608
HOME SERVICES: NON-MEDICAL (Fee for service unless otherwise noted)
BEAUTY/BARBER SERVICES IN THE HOME Attitudes to Go 402-592-0476
COMPANIONS, MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, ERRANDS, etc.
At Your Service/Errands Inc. (errands/house sitting)
Care Consultants for the Aging www.careconsultants.com/
Care Tech, Inc. www.caretechinc.com/
Caring For People Services www.caringforpeopleservices.com/
Comfort Keepers www.comfortkeepers.com/
Community 360 (Nursing Homes) www.community-360.org
Custom Care www.customcarenursing.com/
First Light Home Care www.firstlighthomecare.com
Hillcrest Home Care www.hillcresthealth.com
Home Instead Senior Care www.homeinstead.com/
Kind Hearts www.kindheartsathome.com/
Little Brothers-Friends Of The Elderly (Volunteer Visitors) www.littlebrothers.org/omaha
Prestige Premium Home Care prestigepremiumhomecare.com
Right At Home www.rightathome.net
Douglas Co.
Sarpy Co.
Touching Hearts at Home www.touchinghearts.com/		 402-393-9922
402-398-1848
402-697-5121
402-334-6900
402-991-9880
402-556-8032
402-320-3700
402-739-8011
402-682-4808
402-498-3444
402-339-7727
402-884-6641
402-933-1694

402-697-7537
402-212-2212
402-934-3303
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS    (* Those offering GPS technology)  
Alert USA Emergency Response System www.alertusa.org
5Star Urgent Response* www.greatcall.com/5Star
Life Alert Emergency Response System www.lifealert.net
Lifeline Emergency Response System www.lifeliness.com
Life Station Medical Alert System www.lifestation.com/
MediGuard USA www.mediguardusa.com
MobileHelp* www.MobileHelpNow.com
Premier Alert Systems www.premieralertsystems.com  
Walgreens Ready Response www.walgreensmedicalalertsystem.com/

1-800-789-6969
1-800-650-5921
1-800-247-0000
1-800-380-3111
1-877-354-8888
402-891-9700
1-800-800-1710
402-740-0650
1-866-310-9061
GROCERY DELIVERY  
Broadmoor Market 8722 Pacific St. 402-343-0440
Wohlner's Grocery 2289 S. 67th St. 402-551-6875 
Omaha Fast Foods.com www.OmahaFastFoods.com 402-953-6200
SAFETY
Free Furnace Checks (ENOA)
Free Smoke Alarm/Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation (Omaha Fire Dept)
Telephone Reassurance Service (Salvation Army)		 402-444-6444         
402-444-3560
402-898-5937
HOSPICE AND PALLIAVTIVE CARE SERVICES www.nehospice.org/
Information about hospice care and palliative care services, and links to such programs in Nebraska. 		 1-402-477-0204
HOUSING: ASSISTED LIVING RetirementCenters that provide personal care services, such as assistance with bathing/dressing, and medication administration
(# indicates facility provides dementia care. * indicates facility accepts Medicaid Waiver or other lease subsidies)
BICKFORD COTTAGE 11308 Blondo St.*
BICKFORD COTTAGE ll 7337 Hickory St.*
BRIGHTON GARDENS 9220 Western Ave.*#
CYNDI'S HOUSE 1221 S. 121st Plz
DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 4102 Woolworth Ave.*
EASTERN NEBRASKA VETERAN'S HOME 12505 S. 40th St., Bellevue
ELK RIDGE VILLAGE 19400 Elkridge Sr.*#
ESPRIT WHISPERING RIDGE #  17555 Emmet St.
FOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR LIVING 5710 S. 108th St. #
GRANVILLE VILLA 8507 Granville Pkwy, La Vista *
HERITAGE POINE 16811 Burdette St.#
HERITAGE RIDGE 1502 Fort Crook Rd. South, Bellevue #
HICKORY VILLA 7315 Hickory St.*
HOUSE OF HOPE 4801 N. 52nd St.*#
IMMANUEL COURTYARD 6759 Newport Ave.*
IMMANUEL VILLAGE 6801 N. 67th Plz.*
LAKESIDE VILLAGE 17475 Frances St.#
LUTHERAN NURSING HOME 530 S. 26th St.
MABLE ROSE ESTATES 4609 Hilltop St., Papillion *#
MARQUIS PLACE 20800 W. Maple Rd.*#
NEW CASSEL RETIREMENT CR. 900 N. 90th St.*
ORCHARD GARDENS 1006 S. Mayne St. Valley*
PARSONS HOUSE 14325 Eagle Run Dr.*#
REHABILITATION CENTER OF OMAHA *  910 S. 40TH St.
REMINGTON HEIGHTS 12606 W. Dodge Road*
RIDGEWOOD SENIOR LIVING 12301 N. 149th Circle, Bennington*#
ROYALE OAKS 4801 N. 52nd St.*
ST. JOSEPH TOWER 2205 S. 10th St.*
SILVER RIDGE 20332 Hackberry Dr., Gretna #
SKYLINE MANOR & VILLA 7300 Graceland Dr.*
SOUTHVIEW HEIGHTS 5110 S. 49th St.*
TRINITY TERRACE 522 W. Lincoln St. Papillion*
VIA CHRISTE 3636 California St.*#
VICTORIA GARDENS 1702 Hillcrest Dr., Bellevue*#
WATERFORD MIRACLE HILLS 11909 Miracle Hills Dr.*
WATERFORD ROXBURY PARK 5728 S. 108th St.*
WEL-LIFE 801 Adams St., Papillion*
WESTGATE ASSISTED LIVING 3030 S. 80th St.*		 402-491-0400
402-391-3000
402-393-7313
402-208-8859
402-444-7000
402-592-2180
402-763-8692
402-932-7300
402-596-3033
402-933-6405
402-614-5222
402-932-1881
402-392-0767
402-827-6060
402-829-2990
402-829-3240
402-829-9030
402-346-3344
402-291-9777
402-289-9229
402-393-2277
402-359-4884
402-498-9554
402-342-2015
402-493-5807
402-214-7359
402-827-6060
402-952-5000
402-332-4280
402-572-5750
402-731-2118
402-614-5505
402-551-5557
402-682-4295
402-431-0011
402-537-0544
402-339-1775
402-391-8566
HOUSING: INDEPENDENT LIVING Apartment complexes and retirement communities for older adults.
(*notes facilities that are rent-subsidized and/or may set upper income limits.)
THE ARBORETUM 8141 Farnam Dr.
BELLEVUE PLACE 1808 Warren St., Bellevue*
BELLEWOOD COURTS 1002 Bellewood Ct., Bellevue*
BENNINGTON VIEW APARTMENTS Bennington, NE *
BLOOMFIELD FORUM 9804 Nicholas St.
CAMELOT VILLIAGE VI 9415 Cady Ave.*
CENTRAL PARK TOWER 1511 Farnam St.*
CONCORD SQUARE 2120 Paul St. *
CORRIGAN HEIGHTS 5945 S. 39th St. *
DEFREESE MANOR 2669 Dodge St. *
DURHAM-BOOTH MANOR 923 N. 38TH St.*
ELK RIDGE VILLAGE 19400 Elk Ridge Dr.
ELMWOOD TOWER 801 S. 52nd St.
FOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR LIVING 5710 S. 108th St.
HARMONY COURT 1802 Wall St., Bellevue
HARRISON HEIGHTS SENIOR VILLAGE 7544 Gertrude St., LaVista
HERTIAGE RIDGE 1502 Fort Crook Rd. South, Bellevue
HILLCREST COUNTRY ESTATES 11380 S. 60th St., Papillion
IMMANUEL COURTYARD 6759 Newport Ave. *
IMMANUEL VILLAGE 6803 N. 68th Plz.
J.C. WADE VILLA 3400 Ohio St. *
JOHN VIANNEY RESIDENCE 7323 Shirley St.
KELLOM GARDENS 1313 N. 26th St. *
KINGS GATE SENIOR APARTMENTS 7055 Crown Point Ave.*
LAKESIDE VILLAGE 17475 Frances St.
LEO VAUGHN MANOR 3325 Fontenelle Blvd.*
LIVINGSTON PLAZA 303 S. 132nd St. *
MAPLE RIDGE 3525 N. 167th Cir.
MEREDITH MANOR 3325 Meredith Ave. *
MILLARD MANOR 12835 Deauville Dr. *
MISSION HOUSE VUE 406 E. Mission Ave., Bellevue *
MONARCH VILLA 301 E. Cedarale Rd., Bellevue *
MONARCH VILLA WEST 201 E. Cedarale Rd., Bellevue *
NEW CASSEL RETIREMENT CR. 900 N. 90th St. *
NORTH ACRES 5449 N. 108th St. *
OAK VALLEY APARTMENTS 12424 Krug Ave. *
OMAHA HOUSING AUTHORITY HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS*:
Crown Tower 5904 Henniger St.
Evans Tower 3600 N. 24th St.
Kay Jay Tower 4500 S. 25th St.
Underwood Tower 4850 Underwood Ave.
PACIFIC SPRINGS VILLAGE 805 S. 173rd Ct.
PARK EAST TOWER 539 S. 26TH Ave. *
PILGRIM HEIGHTS 1315 N. 26TH St. *
RALSTON HOUSE 7301 "Q" St.*
REMINGTON HEIGHTS 12606 W. Dodge Rd.
RICHMONT VILLAGE 702 Ft. Crook Road S., Bellevue
RIDGEWOOD SENIOR LIVING 12301 N. 149th Circle, Bennington
ROLLING HILLS RANCH 4324 N. 132nd St.
SALEM VILLAGE 3502 Lake St. *
SEVEN OAKS OF FLORENCE 3501 State St.*
SKYLINE MANOR & VILLA 7300 Graceland Dr.
SOUTHVIEW HEIGHTS 5110 S. 49TH St.
THE ORCHARDS AT WILDWOOD 7454 Gertrude St., LaVista*
TREGARON RESIDENCES 2815 Greenwald Dr., Bellevue*
TRINITY COURTYARD 620 W. Lincoln St., Papillion*
TRINITY VILLIAGE 522 W. Lincoln St., Papillion
VALLEY VIEW Valley, NE. *
VILLE DE SANTE TERRACE  6202 Ville De Sante Dr.*
WALNUT CREEK 2204 Albert St., Bellevue
WALNUT GROVE 4901 S. 153rd St.
WELLINGTON 501 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion
WOODBRIDGE SENIOR VILLAGE 7205 N. 73rd Plz. circle		 402-391-7573
402-292-0423
402-292-3300
402-444-6203
402-390-9991
402-397-5445
402-341-5130
402-341-1019
402-592-5760
402-345-0622
402-898-5880
402-763-8692
402-558-3161
402-596-3033
402-291-4200
402-573-5555
402-932-1881
402-885-7000
402-829-3220
402-829-3220
402-391-7260
402-392-1542
402-341-1019
402-571-7910
402-829-9020
402-453-1070
402-330-3995
402-614-3160
402-933-3276
402-896-2319
402-292-0423
402-331-6882
402-331-6882
402-393-2277
402-444-6203
402-333-9888
402-444-6900
402-444-4231
402-444-3662
402-444-3316
402-444-6900
402-691-8434
402-345-3168
402-341-1019
402-339-9014
402-493-5807
402-291-9800
402-214-7359
402-391-1055
402-614-0414
402-451-4477
402-572-5750
402-731-2118
402-933-7478
402-292-1818
402-614-1900
402-614-5500
402-444-6203
402-504-1700
402-933-7478
402-861-1611
402-331-3101
402-573-5555
HOUSING (DEMENTIA): Residential care homes for persons with dementia
AN ANGEL'S TOUCH www.anangelstouchinc.com/ (Multiple locations)
COMFORT CARE HOMES www.cchne.com/ (Multiple locations)
COMPASSIONATE MEMORY CARE 2402 N. 102nd St
                                              407 S. 86th St.
EDGEWOOD VISTA www.edgewoodvista.com 17620 Poppleton Ave.
SILVER MEMORIES   8001 Maple St. 
                             617 Morrison Dr.		 402-697-0033
402-445-4474
402-699-3761
402-614-7446
402-333-5749
402-393-4960
402-884-0404
HOUSING RELOCATION: Helps find appropriate housing for an older adult and/or arranges the details of the moving process.
CARING TRANSITIONS www.caringtransitions.net
SENIOR MOVING SERVICES www.seniormovingservices.com/
SENIOR SHIFT www.seniorshift.com/
TENDER TRANSITIONS www.tendertransitions.net/
HOME ACCESS SOLUTIONS www.homeaccesssolutions.com/
(Realtor who arranges purchase/sale/modification of homes for elderly/disabled)		 402-403-5094
402-445-0996
402-681-9735
402-965-9170
402-291-9514
INFORMATION/REFERRAL
AARP INFORMATION CENTER 1941 S. 42 St. www.aarp.org/ 402-398-9568
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Senior Line
(BBB's "Senior Line" provides reliable information on businesses, scams and frauds)		  877-637-3334
EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING www.enoa.org/  402-444-6444
ELDER CARE LOCATOR www.eldercare.gov/  800-677-1116
UNITED WAY "211" INFORMATION & REFERRAL HOTLINE  402-444-6666
LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Estate planning, guardianships, powers of attorney, etc.
ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
Mary Buford Wilson 9910 N. 48th St. #109
Ronald Jensen 150 Woodman Tower
William E. Seidler, Jr. 10050 Regency Cir., #525
Nicholas Halbur 13906 Gold Circle, #201
402-451-1616
402-334-0500
402-397-3801
402-330-3060
FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES (Legal and Non-Legal Issues)
Concord Center www.concord-center.com/ 9802 Nicholas St. #375
Omaha Bar Association Mediation Referral Service
402-345-1131
402-280-3603
LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS
Elder Access Hotline (Legal Aid Society)
Creighton University Law School Legal Clinic
402-827-5656
402-280-3068
OMAHA BAR ASSOCIATION
Lawyer Referral Service
402-280-3603
MEDICAL AND ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT: Loaned or free
HELP ADULT SERVICES, Health and Medical Equipment Loan Program
1941 S. 42nd St. #200 (The Center Mall) www.helpadultservices.org/		 402-341-6559
State programs to fund and provide assistive devices/equipment
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP www.atp.ne.gov/
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL www.at4all.com/
402-595-1923
402-595-1923
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Specialized Geriatric programs
ALEGENT HEALTH SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
6901 N. 72nd St. www.alegent.com/body.cfm?id=2977		 402- 717-4673
NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY SERVICE
515 S. 26th St. Omaha www.unmc.edu/psychiatry/geripsych.htm		 402-552-6007
MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL COMMITMENTS
Douglas County
Sarpy County
402-444-7191
402-593-2230
NURSING HOMES: (# Nursing homes with dementia units)
AMBASSADOR OF OMAHA 1540 N. 72nd St.
BROOKESTONE MEADOWS # 600 Brookestone Meadows Plz.
BROOKESTONE VILLAGE 4330 S. 144 St.#
DOUGLAS COUNTY HEATH CARE CENTER 4102 Woolworth Ave.
EASTERN NE VETERANS HOME 12505 S. 40TH St. Bellevue#
FLORENCE HOME 7915 N. 30th St.
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-OMAHA 5505 Grover St.
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-SORENSEN 4809 Redman Ave
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-VAL HAVEN 300 W. Meigs, Valley
GRETNA CARE CENTER 700 Hwy 6, Gretna
HIDDEN HILLS NURSING & REHAB 3110 Scott St.#
HILLCREST COUNTRY ESTATES 11380 S. 60th St., Papillion#
HILLCREST HEALTH CENTER 1702 Hillcrest Dr., Bellevue
HUNTINGTON PARK CARE CR. 1507 Gold Coast Rd, Papillion#
IMMANUEL F0NTENELLE HOME 6809 N. 68th Plz.#
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELKHORN 315 Hopper St.#
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OMAHA 6032 Ville De Sante Dr.
LUTHERAN NURSING HOME 530 S. 26th St.
MAPLE CREST CARE CENTER 2824 N. 66th Ave.#
MILLARD GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER 12856 Deauville Dr.#
MONTCLAIR NURSING CENTER 2525 S. 135th Ave.#
OMAHA NURSING & REHAB. CENTER 4835 S. 49th St.
PAPILLION MANOR 600 S. Polk St., Papillion#
REHABILITATION CENTER OF OMAHA 910 S. 40th St.
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME 323 S. 132nd St.
SKYLINE HEATH CENTER 7350 Graceland Dr.
ST. JOSEPH VILLA 2305 S. 10th St.#
THE LIGHTHOUSE 17600 Arbor St.
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF OMAHA 7410 Mercy Rd.		 402-393-6500
402-289-2696
402-614-4000
402-444-7000
402-595-2180
402-827-6000
402-558-0225
402-455-5025
402-359-2533
402-332-3446
402-455-6636
402-885-7000
402-291-8500
402-339-6010
402-572-2595
402-289-2572
402-571-6770
402-346-3344
402-551-2110
402-895-2266
402-333-2304
402-733-7200
402-339-7700
402-342-2015
402-330-4272
402-572-5750
402-345-5683
402-829-9070
402-397-1220
NURSING HOMES: Information and concerns
Health Dept. Inspection Reports ON-LINE FOR ALL US NURSING HOMES www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp
NEBRASKA DIVISION OF AGING: Statewide Ombudsman
Advocates and mediates for concerns of nursing home residents and their families.
402-471-2307
NUTRITION

COMMUNITY MEAL SITES: Open Mon - Fri unless otherwise noted. www.enoa.org
Bellevue Senior Center* 109 W. 22nd Ave.
Bennington Center (Wed. only) 322 N. Molly St.
Camelot Friendship Center 9270 Cady Ave.
Corrigan Multi-Purpose Center* 3819 "X" St.
Dora Bingel Senior Center 3612 Cuming St.
Florence Senior Center 2920 Bondesson St.
Heartland Family Services Senior Center* 2101 S. 42nd St.
Immanuel Courtyard (Evening Meal) 6757 Newport Ave.
Intercultural Senior Center* 2021 "U" St.
Jewish Community Center (Kosher Meals)
LaVista Senior Center (M-W-F) 8116 Park View Blvd.
Millard/Montclair Center* 2304 S. 135th Ave.
Nebraska Indian Health Coalition 2240 Landon Ct.
Papillion FunPlex (Tu-Thur) 1001 Limerick Rd.
Park Tower South Senior Center 1601 Park Ave.
Ralston Senior Center (Mon-Sun) 7300 "Q" St.
Seven Oaks Lunch Club 3439 State St.
St. Mary Magdalene Center 1817 Dodge St.

*Transportation is provided to and from some Senior Centers by the Nebraska Mobility Service (NEMO). For information, contact NEMO at 402-933-1806


402-293-3041
402-238-2471
402-444-3091
402-731-7210
402-898-5854
402-444-6333
402-553-5300
402-829-2912
402-444-6529
402-330-4272
402-331-3455
402-546-1270
402-346-0902
402-597-2059
402-444-6444
402-339-4926
402-451-4477
402-346-3234
DELIVERED MEALS:
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging www.enoa.org
Jewish Senior Services (Kosher Meals) www.rbjh.com
402-444-6444
402-330-4272
MEALS DELIVERED IN BULK:
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating www.sshe.com/
1-800-442-DIET
PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES
Terri's Kitchen Terri Davis
402-393-7552
RESTAURANT MEALS HOME DELIVERY SERVICES
Food In A Flash www.foodinaflashomaha.com/
402-334-3488
PET/COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES:

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY : www.nehumanesociety.org/
Humane Society Programs:
"ANA-Meals"-NHS delivers free pet food monthly to lower income persons receiving delivered meals through the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.

"6-60" Program -NHS waives fees for persons 60 and older who adopt an animal, 6 years old and older.
NHS bereavement counseling and support group services for those grieving the loss of a pet. 

PAWS TO ANGELS 11718 W. Dodge  www.pawstoangels.net

VETERINARIANS, AND PET GROOMERS WHO MAKE HOUSE CALLS
(See Yellow Pages)

402-444-7800

 

 


402-507-0585
PHYSICIANS: GERIATRICIANS: Specialists in care for older adults
NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER GERIATRIC MEDICINE SERVICE
Website: unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter
Jane Potter, MD,  Debra Mostek, MD,  William Lyons, MD,  Elizabeth Harlow, MD, Brenda Keller, MD, Stephen Bonasera, MD, Edward Vandenberg, MD Alice Tvrdik, APRN Christy McAndrews, APRN

402-559-9600
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER - FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC
Durham Outpatient Center, 44th & Emile Sts.
Timothy Malloy, MD Rebecca M Wester, MD

402-559-7200
GERIATRICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY
Abel Cruz, MD 8901 W. Dodge Rd.
Susan G. Scholer, MD 1805 N. 145 St.


402-354-8600
402-393-1000
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
PHARMACIES THAT DELIVER MEDICATIONS: (Many others will mail medications)
KOHLL'S DRUG (Multiple locations in Douglas and Sarpy Counties)		  
MAIL ORDER AND INTERNET PHARMACIES
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy www.nabp.net/ lists licensed U.S. pharmacies that accept on-line or mail orders for medications. Licensed Canadian pharmacies such as Cross Border Pharmacy www.crossborderpharmacy.com/ Canada Meds www.canadameds.com/ and Canadian Super Save Pharmacy www.canadiansupersavepharmacy.com/ may offer medications at reduced cost.		  
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS
All Medicare beneficiaries qualify for optional coverage of some medication costs through plans are offered by insurance companies. Plans vary according to premiums, co-payments, medications that will be covered and participating pharmacies. For more information, call Volunteers Assisting Seniors at 402-444-6614, or go on-line at www.medicare.gov/		  
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that provides discounted prescription medications for Douglas County & Sarpy County residents at participating pharmacies. There is no fee, but enrollment is required. www.caremark.com/naco		 1-877-321-2652
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Most pharmaceutical companies have Patient Assistance Programs that dispense medications free of charge to physicians who apply on behalf of their lower-income patients. Contact your pharmacist for information, or go on line at www.pparx.org  or www.benefitscheckup.org/		  
MEDICATION DISPENSING/REMINDER SYSTEMS (Locked with reminder signals)
Visiting Nurse Association www.vnam.org/
The Alzheimer's Store www.alzstore.com/
Premier Alert Systems www.premieralertsystems.com


402-342-556
1-800-752-3238
402-740-0650
RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Activities for seniors (* Transportation)
RECREATIONAL CENTERS
Adams Park Community Center 3230 John Creighton Blvd
A.V.Sorensen Community Center 4808 Cass St.
Benson Community Center 6008 Maple St.
Camelot Community Center 9270 Cady Ave.
Christie Heights Community Cr 5105 S. 37th St.
Dora Bingel Activities Center 923 N. 38th St.*
Heartland Family Services Center 2101 S. 42nd St.*
Florence Community Center 2920 Bondesson St.
Mockingbird Hills Community 10242 Mockingbird Dr.
Montclair Community Center & Pool 2304 S. 135th Ave.
Pipal Park Community Center 7770 Hascall St.
Saddlebrook Community Center 14850 Laure Ave.
Sherman Community Center 5701 N. 16th St.
YMCA (multiple locations) www.metroymca.org


402-444-5164
402-444-5966
402-444-5184
402-444-5972
402-444-5154
402-898-5854
402-553-5300
402-444-5216
402-444-6103
402-444-4956
402-444-5140
402-932-1080
402-444-5673
UNMC EngAge WELLNESS PROGRAM 730 S. 38th Ave.
Fitness center with personal trainers, educational and informal programs, computer training. unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter

402-552-7210
 LIFE-LONG LEARNING INITIATIVE - University of Nebraska, Omaha
lifelonglearning.unomaha.eduCourses and workshops geared to older adults

402-554-4897
RESPITE SERVICES: (See also: COMPANIONS/FRIENDLY VISITORS)

EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING www.enoa.org
HELP Adult Services www.helpadultservices.org
RESPITE RESOURCE CENTER www.respitenetwork.org 
(Assisted living facilities and nursing homes also provide short term in-patient respite)

 402-444-6650
402-341-6559
402-996-8443
SUPPORT/SELF-HELP GROUPS:
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
AL ANON (Families of alcoholics)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE/DEMENTIA www.midlandsalz.org/
ARTHRITIS & FIBROMYALGIA
CANCER (General)
  American Cancer Society - Omaha Chapter
  Alegent Health System
  Methodist Health System
  Nebraska Medical Center
BREAST CANCER
  American Cancer Society
  Alegent Health System
HEAD and NECK CANCERS
  Methodist Health System
PROSTATE CANCER
  Man to Man  (American Cancer Society)

402-556-1880
402-553-5033
402-502-4301
402-551-0838

402-393-5801
402-572-2768
402-354-5890
402-559-4420

402-393-5800
402-717-2273

402-354-5890

402-393-5800

CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS www.caps4caregivers.org/
CO-DEPENDENCY
CROHN’S DISEASE & COLITIS
DEBTORS ANONYMOUS (go to www.debtorsanonymous.org for closest group)
DEPRESSION/BIPOLER DISORDER
DIABETES  Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
EPILEPSY
GAMBLING ADDICTION
GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT:
Braman Mortuaries
Compassionate Friends (Death of a child at any age) 
Grief Share (go to www.griefshare.com for closest group)
Grief Support Group (VNA, Alegant Health and Methodist Hospital)
Heafey, Heafey, Hoffman, Dworek, Cutler Mortuaries
Pet Bereavement (Nebraska Humane Society)
                          Paws to Angels
Surviving Bereavement (Alegant Health)
The Centering Corporation 7230 Maple St.

LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
LUNG DISEASES Better Breathers Club
LYMPHEDEMA
OSTEOPOROSIS
POST-POLIO SYNDROME

Local chapters of disease-specific organizations also provides support group information
The United Way of the Midlands keeps an updated list of local support groups: Dial 402-211 or 402-444-6666 for their information line, or log on to: www.ne211.org/

402-301-5642
402-449-1716
402-505-9901
402-933-6326
402-502-4673
402-399-0777
402-680-8026
402-978-7557

402-895-3400
402-571-4011

402-898-8209
402-391-3900
402-444-7800
402-571-4011
402-572-2768
402-553-1200


402-452-3952
402-572-3318
402-717-2273
402-493-2493
402-932-5426
TRANSPORTATION: Ambulances, vans, and private autos

A & B Shuttle Service
American Ambulance & Van Service
Bellevue Specialized Transportation Service
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (Non-Omaha residents)
       (ENOA also offers free transportation within Blair & Fremont, NE)
Jewish Senior Services (van service)
Moby Van Service -Metro Area Transit Co.(van service)
Midwest Medical Transportation (van service)
Omaha Ambulance & Van Service
Papillion Senior Bus Service
Prince of the Road
Road to Recovery (volunteers drive cancer patients to treatments)
Rural/Metro ambulance/Van Service
Shared Mobility Coach
Veterans Services

(Some home care agencies will permit workers to transport a client in the client's own vehicle.)

402-331-7558
402-342-0404
402-293-3138
402-444-6444

402-330-4272
402-346-8779
800-562-3396
402-345-6666
402-680-3970
402-934-2800
402-393-5801
402-346-9191
402-345-6640
402-346-8800. ext. 3453 or 402-449-0659
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS: Devices, training, services
EYE CARE AMERICA www.eyecareamerica.org/
(Referral to eye doctors providing free/low cost care)

1-800-222-3937
LOW VISION SERVICES (UNMC) 704 S. 38th Ave.
(Evaluation, visual aids and training) Weigel-Williamson Center

402-559-4170 
LOW VISION PRODUCTS/LARGE PRINT ITEMS (CATALOGUE)
Independent Living Aids, Inc. www.independentliving.com/

1-800-537-2118 
MISSION CATARACT USA
Provides cataract surgery, lens implants and follow up care at no charge for persons with limited means
NEBRASKA COMMISSION F0R THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
1313 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha www.ncbvi.ne.gov/

402-552-2020


402-595-2041 
SHARE-A-FARE www.acb.org/nebraska/transportation/omaha/index.html
Half-price taxi coupons from the American Council of the Blind

402-827-9814
TALKING BOOKS, READING SERVICES, AND LARGE-PRINT MATERIALS
Nebraska Library Commission Talking Book Service http://nlc.nebrasks.gov/
Omaha Public Library www.omahapubliclibrary.org
Radio Talking Book Network  www.rtbs.org


1-800-742-7691
402-444-4806
402-572-3003
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS

EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING www.enoa.org
  Senior Employment Program                  Respite Care Program
  Retired Senior Volunteer Program           Foster Grandparent Program
  Ombudsman Advocate Program             Home Delivered Meals Program
  Tax Counseling Program                       Senior Companion Program 

COMMUNITY 360 (Nursing homes) www.community-360.org
SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE)
VOLUNTEER RESOURCE CENTER United Way of the Midlands
VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING SENIORS 1941 S. 42nd St. #502

 402-444-6558





402-556-8032
402-221-3606
402-342-8232
402-444-6617
MISCELLANEOUS
DENTAL CARE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that provides discounts for Douglas County residents who receive care provided by participating dentists and orthodontists. Enrollment and a monthly or annual fee is required.		 1-877-354-6226
FANS LOANED TO LOWER INCOME ELDERLY
Salvation Army Senior Services
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
402-898-5860
402-444-6444
HOLIDAY CALLS PROGRAM (AT&T)
Arranges free long distance calls from seniors to family at the holiday season		 402-970-1818
HOLIDAY PARTY FOR THE ELDERLY
Annual free Christmas Day luncheon with entertainment and gifts for elders. Free transportation provided. Holiday meals and gifts are also delivered to the homebound. Sponsored by Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, a non-sectarian, non-profit organization		 402-884-6641
MAIL/TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS
To stop these, send written requests to:
Mail Preference Services     Telephone Preference Service
Direct Marketing Assn.        Direct Marketing Assn.
P.O. Box 643                     P.O. Box 1559
Carmel, NY 10512              Carmel, NY 10512		  
Federal Government “Do Not Call” Registry www.donotcall.gov/
Better Business Bureau Senior Line (Info on scams and frauds)		 1-888-382-1222
1-877-637-3334
TELEPHONE SERVICE REBATES:
The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP) assists lower-income persons to establish phone service by subsidizing up to 50% of connection fees and a delayed, no interest payment plan for installation charges. It also provides a discount up to $13 per month for phone service. Applications are available on line at: www.psc.nebraska.gov or by phone.		 1-800-526-0017
TRASH & RECYCLING BIN PICKUP FROM THE DOOR
Elderly or disabled persons can designate a special pick up spot near their house if they cannot physically move cans/bin to the curb. Application and medical statement required.

UTILITY SHUT-OFF NOTICES
Copies of shut off notices can be sent to the caregiver of an elderly person who fails to pay utility bills. Contact Utility business offices.

 402-444-5238

The Community Resource List for Older Adults and Caregivers is intended as a timely and comprehensive directory of services for older adults and their family caregivers in the Omaha/Douglas County area. It is not an endorsement of any particular program or service listed. The information herein is gleaned from public sources, such as telephone books, brochures and newspaper advertisements and articles. We accept no responsibility for the quality of services provided by any resource listed.

The Community Resource List for Older Adults and Caregivers is updated at least once annually and may be duplicated with proper acknowledgement. You may download and print a copy on this and other patient education documents from our Internet website: http://unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter  Click on the link HEALTH EDUCATION, and then on any of the document titles located on the left side bar.