Yankee Hill Village (formerly Clark Jeary Retirement Community) in Lincoln, Nebraska delivers three levels of care—Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care—supported by comprehensive medical services. The community accepts residents with moderate dementia and manages wandering, elopement risk, night-time wakefulness, and occasional combative or behavioral issues. Clinical staff oversee oxygen use, special diets, diabetic care (oral medications, insulin injections, and sliding-scale protocols), and younger residents under 60 who need assistance. On-site podiatry and acceptance of psychiatric conditions broaden the clinical scope, ensuring most health needs can be addressed without leaving the campus.
The building is staffed by an RN or LPN at all times, with an awake night shift in place for immediate response. Background-checked team members monitor door alarms, pull cords, and personal emergency response systems that alert staff to falls or other emergencies. Residents can receive some physical help with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the care team performs standby or one-person transfers for walkers, wheelchairs, or bed-bound individuals. An Activity Director coordinates daily programming designed for varying cognitive and physical abilities, keeping residents engaged while licensed nurses manage ongoing medical concerns.
Apartments range from studios to two-bedrooms and may include a private bathroom, kitchenette, individual climate controls, cable access, and the option to paint or decorate; not every unit includes every feature, so availability should be confirmed in advance. All floor plans are wheelchair accessible and come with maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and linen service for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
Meals are offered three times daily from a set menu, but diners may also choose on-order selections at each sitting, and snacks are available throughout the day. The kitchen honors physician-ordered diet modifications and texture changes without added cost. Independent Living residents can select a monthly meal plan, weekly housekeeping, laundry service, and optional medication-management monitoring, allowing them to retain autonomy while still receiving practical support.
Amenities include resident parking with climate-controlled options, scheduled transportation, exterior smoking areas, and full wheelchair accessibility. The campus also features a barber/beauty shop, exercise room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, and on-site religious services. Pets are allowed; it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Twenty-four-hour licensed nursing coverage enables the delivery of complex nursing care when required, rounding out a service package that balances healthcare oversight with everyday convenience.
