Hickory Villa
$2,630 – $2,630/mo
Starting price
Assisted Living
Care types
Shared, Private
Room options
Yes
Wheelchair access
About Hickory Villa
Hickory Villa in South Central Omaha provides a faith-inspired assisted living environment focused on supporting seniors’ social, spiritual, and physical well-being. The community emphasizes individualized care plans developed with residents and families, ensuring attention to daily needs like medication management and personal assistance. Residents benefit from a bright, clean setting with secured entry, diverse activities, and restaurant-style dining that encourages social connections. While it does not offer memory care, the staff works closely with families to support residents with mild dementia. Hickory Villa’s approachable management and dedicated team foster a family-like atmosphere where seniors can build friendships and maintain independence.
Our Care Approach
Hickory Villa emphasizes individualized care plans developed collaboratively with residents and families. The staff provides 24-hour assistance with daily living activities and medication management, focusing on maintaining independence while offering a supportive safety net. Although memory care is not available, staff work with families to manage dementia-related needs sensitively.
Family Experience
Families generally appreciate the open communication and personal attention from management, especially the executive director’s involvement during tours and care planning. Visitors note a welcoming environment where their loved ones are treated with respect and kindness, though some express concern about safety protocols for dementia care.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Hickory Villa.
Medical Care Services
Medication management and health monitoring are provided by licensed nurses and aides, with 24-hour staff availability but no dedicated nursing care or memory care units.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility support is available, tailored to individual needs.
Specialized Care
Memory care is not offered; however, staff coordinate with families to support residents with mild dementia through encouragement and safety measures.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
The facility is described as clean, bright, and well-kept with no unpleasant odors. Some reviews note ongoing maintenance issues like pest concerns, but management appears responsive to improvements.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
Residents experience a family-like atmosphere with active social engagement through activities and communal dining. The environment encourages friendships and emotional well-being.
Safety & Security
Security doors and controlled access are in place, enhancing safety. However, some reviews mention insufficient supervision for residents with dementia and occasional lapses in staff vigilance.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 16 reviews
Reviews reflect a mix of strong praise for the caring, attentive staff and improvements under new management, alongside concerns about security and supervision, particularly for residents with dementia. Many families appreciate the clean environment, engaging activities, and the genuine care shown by leadership, while a few reviews highlight safety and staff professionalism issues.
- Staff are caring, kind, and attentive, especially the executive and activities directors
- The community is clean, bright, and well-maintained with secured entry doors
- Residents form friendships and enjoy a variety of social and wellness activities
- Concerns about lack of constant supervision and security for residents with dementia
- Reports of staff smoking on premises and occasional rude behavior from nursing staff
- Some families feel the facility does not always take full responsibility for resident safety
Kristeen Mitchell
As of 2025 I am so impressed with the staff & care provided @ Hickory Villa. Sara the Activities director & Tawny the executive director are incredible as well as the rest of the staff . They truly love the residents . I am there biweekly & see how things are run. They DO have security doors & it is well run & safe. The residents are so happy. It really is like a big happy family there.
Cheryl White
New management is great! Impressive changes have been made.
Shelby Dachtler
They have a great new management team that are taking the place to the next level!
1 more resident rated this community with an average of 5.0 stars
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Pricing
$2,630 – $2,630/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
With monthly costs around $2,630, Hickory Villa offers affordable assisted living in Omaha, including Medicaid Waiver acceptance. Families find value in the comprehensive care, engaging activities, and secure environment, though some concerns about supervision may impact perceived value for residents with higher care needs.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Located in South Central Omaha, Hickory Villa is situated in a lively neighborhood with convenient access to pharmacies, grocery stores, parks, and medical centers like Bergan Mercy Medical Center. The area supports easy errands and outings, contributing to residents’ active lifestyles and community engagement.
Nearby Attractions
- Bergan Mercy Medical Center
- Local parks and green spaces
- Neighborhood cafes and shops
Public Transportation
- Property convenient to bus lines
- General transportation services provided by the community
Questions & Answers
Community Updates
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2025-06-18T15:43:49.000Z
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2025-05-15T15:44:46.000Z
Making Peace With Transition: Tips for Trusting God With Major Life Changes Remember God's Words and Pray God filled the Bible with reassuring messages. Matthew 10:29: He always sees you. John 14:18: You'll never be alone. Philippians 1:6: He's working in your life. Philippians 4:13: You can do all things through his strength. James 1:17: He's good and never changes. God promises seniors of faith that he's carried them their whole lives, and even now, when they're older, he'll continue to carry them (Isaiah 46:3-4). Jesus reaffirms this promise in John 10:28 by stating nothing can snatch believers from his protective hand.
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