Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living in Omaha, NE

As our loved ones age, it’s normal for them to notice changes in their physical and mental abilities. They might need help remembering names, locating their keys or bags, and getting around comfortably in their daily activities.

During this period, seeking guidance from a primary care physician is vital to determine if your loved one would benefit from the additional care and support provided in a senior living community such as The Heritage at Sterling Ridge. Some things to monitor for that may indicate it’s time for assisted living include:

• Frequent falls
• Unexplained bruising or injuries
• Damage to their vehicle or reduced driving ability
• Kitchen accidents
• Significant weight loss or gain
• Asking where past friends or family are
• Becoming agitated or nervous in crowded spaces like restaurants and shops
• Becoming restless, pacing, or wandering
• Avoiding or forgetting daily tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing in clean clothes, managing medication, and how to use appliances
• Forgetting how to return to familiar places
• Pulling away from interests and hobbies
• Unexplained depression, aggression, or anxiety

Our assisted living community, The Heritage at Sterling Ridge in West Omaha, NE, offers personalized support for our residents with a range of activities of daily living (ADL). Our dedicated team assists with dressing, bathing, grooming, medication management, meal preparation, safe restroom use, continence care, walking, and transferring from chairs and beds. With a nurse available on-site Monday through Friday and on-call 24/7, we are committed to customizing our services to meet your individual needs.

Our memory care program at The Heritage at Sterling Ridge is dedicated to creating a compassionate and nurturing environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our memory care area is secured to a greater degree to create a safe environment for people prone to wandering. Memory care provides much greater supervision and individual care level with higher staff to resident ratios. Our primary focus is to provide a safe and supportive space that allows residents to maintain their independence while relieving difficulties.

At The Heritage at Sterling Ridge, each meal we serve is restaurant-style with open seating and has a two-hour dining window so residents can eat when, where, and what they want to eat. If you miss the window to eat your meal, you can still have a meal delivered to your apartment home. Our large dining room faces west, bringing abundant natural light with beautiful views of the residential neighborhood. We also encourage our residents to share their favorite classic family recipes with our chef as a way to feel even more at home.