Respite Care Services

Short-Term Respite Care for Seniors

When you need a place for short-term assistance or rehabilitation, our respite care services in Fremont, Lincoln, and Norfolk, NE can meet your needs. Whether this is post-surgery or just a temporary break for a primary caregiver or family member, our top-notch healthcare team can ease your worry and assist in your recovery.

Respite Care Services include:

Security of 24 Hour Staffing
Delicious Meal and Dining Services
Medication Administration and Management
Communication with Your Doctor

- Assistance with Bathing and Dressing
- Engaging Social and Recreational Opportunities
- Transportation to Doctor Visits
- On-Site Physical Therapy Services

Respite care services are available at the following locations:

Nye Square, Fremont, NE
Gateway Vista, Lincoln, NE
The Meadows, Norfolk, NE
Nye Summit, Louisville, NE

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“The professionalism, good cheer, the room, the meals and medical attention made a true impact on my healing.”

— Juli, Respite Care Resident

What Respite Care at Nye Health Services Looks Like

A young caregiver in blue scrubs smiles and talks with an elderly man in glasses and a plaid shirt, seated indoors near a wooden staircase.

From the moment you arrive, our team works to make your stay feel comfortable and unhurried. Your fully furnished apartment is ready for you. Meals, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, cable, and internet are all included. Our care team will review your health history and care needs and establish a daily plan tailored to your recovery goals or comfort preferences.

If therapy is part of your stay, our on-site licensed physical and occupational therapists will begin working with you quickly to build strength, improve mobility, and prepare you for a confident return home. Your physician will be kept informed throughout your stay and our nursing team is available around the clock for any medical needs that arise.

Most residents tell us they were surprised by how much they enjoyed their time with us. The social programming, the quality of the meals, and the attentiveness of the staff are consistently the things families mention when they describe their experience.

Using Respite Care to Explore Long-Term Options

For families who are beginning to consider whether a loved one may eventually need assisted living or skilled nursing care, a respite stay offers a low-pressure opportunity to experience community living firsthand. Your loved one gets to spend time with staff and neighbors, participate in daily programming, and get a genuine sense of what life at one of our communities feels like, without the weight of a permanent decision.

Many of our long-term residents began their relationship with Nye Health Services through a respite stay. If you find that the fit is right, our admissions team can discuss what a transition to a longer-term arrangement would look like. There is no obligation and no pressure. We simply want to make sure you and your loved one have all the information you need to make the right decision.

An elderly woman in a pink shirt sits and laughs with a smiling caregiver in blue scrubs beside her in a warmly lit room.

Respite Care Locations

Respite care from Nye Health Services can provide you with the vital break you need. Call or visit us at one of our locations in Fremont, Lincoln, Norfolk, or Louisville, NE to learn more about our respite care services.

FAQs

What does Respite Services mean?

Respite service is designed as a post-acute (post-surgical) rehabilitative stay, or as short-term caregiver relief. Respite stays can vary in length but are typically between 7 and 30 days.

What do I need to bring?

We want to make your stay as stress-free as possible; therefore, the respite apartments are fully furnished. All you need to bring is your clothing and personal items that make you feel more at home.

What is included?

A respite stay is all-inclusive with a fully-furnished apartment. We take care of your meals, housekeeping, laundry, care needs, transportation, utilities, cable, and internet. You will also have full access to our life enrichment opportunities.

What staffing do you have available?

We have a professional care team, 24-hours a day, to meet your needs.

Will my insurance pay for my stay?

Medicare B will help pay for your out-patient rehab. Room and board are an out-of-pocket investment.

What's the benefit of a respite stay?

A rehabilitative respite stay is designed to take away the stress and worry so you can focus solely on healing. If it’s a caregiver break, a respite stay allows the caregiver to rejuvenate with self-care, a trip out of town, or time to tend to other personal needs.

What's needed to sign up for this service?

Our admissions and care team will work with you and your doctor to get all the information and paperwork needed prior to your stay. We will work together to obtain a completed health and physical within the last 90 days, medication list, completed Tuberculosis (TB) test or chest xray, flu and pneumococcal vaccination, and nursing assessment.

Who benefits from respite care?

Respite care serves multiple important needs across Fremont, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Louisville. This service is ideal for seniors recovering from surgery or medical procedures who need professional support during healing. It provides essential relief for family caregivers who need a temporary break from full-time caregiving responsibilities. Respite care also helps seniors who are considering long-term care options test out community living in a supported environment before making permanent decisions.

Many families discover respite care during transitional periods when a loved one needs more support than available at home but doesn’t yet require permanent placement. At Nye Health Services, we offer flexible respite stays designed to accommodate your schedule, preferences, and care needs.