Indian Hills Manor, located in Ogallala, Nebraska, provides care primarily as a nursing home with additional assisted-living services. The facility is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, offering a range of care services that include nursing care, memory care, hospice services, and diverse therapies such as occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Indian Hills Manor aims to offer comprehensive medical support, with a particular focus on pain management, cardiac care, stroke care, and wound care. The facility provides medication management and administration services, ensuring that residents receive the appropriate medications as prescribed. Additionally, Indian Hills Manor includes amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and encourages community engagement through clubs and resident/family counseling. It has been a Medicare participant since October 2, 1989, and currently houses 43 occupants.
However, reviews from residents and families have brought attention to significant concerns regarding staffing levels and hygiene protocols. A consistent theme in feedback highlights issues with understaffing, which has impacted the quality of care and residents' opportunities for exercise, placing them at risk for complications such as blood clots. Reports also mention lapses in hygiene standards, with one account describing a resident who went 16 days without a shower, emphasizing potential neglect. Family members often feel compelled to closely monitor their loved ones' care to ensure needs are met, expressing worry for those unable to advocate for themselves. These concerns have led some to seek better-equipped facilities in larger urban areas that may offer higher staffing levels and improved care standards. Engaging with the facility's administration and reaching out to state authorities have been steps taken by some in attempts to address these issues and enhance the living conditions at Indian Hills Manor.
Costs at this community start at $2,435 and range up to $9,247. The average price in the community is $5,841, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,905. The cost of nursing homes 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.