Countryhouse Residence in Kearney

At CountryHouse at Kearney, our approach is simple: we help those with memory loss find joy in everyday pleasures. The result is a homelike, warm, welcoming residence where individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory-related illness can feel fulfilled, cared for and engaged every single day.

Our beautiful residence in Kearney, NE, is close to historical and cultural museums, family-friendly activities, a lively downtown district and over 18 miles of trails to walk or bike. We’re the only community in Kearney that is 100% dedicated to memory care, and we’re able to help our residents create moments of joy each and every day.

CountryHouse is a memory care residence with an emphasis on the residence. Our highly trained and caring staff loves what they do, and that caring shows in every interaction they have. Our purpose-built design provides a homelike experience where those with memory loss can have the utmost in comfort and care.

And everyone at every level is dedicated to creating a community filled with exceptional days, personalized care and unsurpassed support.

Moments of joy happen each and every day at CountryHouse at Kearney. There’s something going on at just about any time at our community, whether it’s a trip to Kearney’s downtown, watching the annual migration of the Sandhill Cranes, a hands-on kitchen activity, a lively card game or anything else you can think of! We’ve discovered that fulfilling activities don’t simply provide engagement—they are opportunities to create lasting memories, form close friendships and provide happiness for those living with memory loss. 

CountryHouse at Kearney’s building has been built with a single purpose in mind: to benefit people living with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Our warm, welcoming, homelike environment is very comfortable. Security features are discreet but easily accessible, while circular pathways and hallways allow residents to walk freely and securely. Everything has been deliberately chosen to ensure the utmost in comfort and the highest level of care. 

Life at CountryHouse at Kearney is, in a word, extraordinary. Located just minutes from the downtown district, our community features all the benefits of home. Enter our doors, and you’ll see our gracious dining rooms and comfortable living rooms for socializing and interaction. There’s a hands-on kitchen for residents to participate in simple food preparation activities. Circular pathways encourage barrier-free walking, both indoors and out—including an enclosed courtyard with patio, gardens and water features that are often home to families of ducks.

We also provide the security needed to keep our residents happy, healthy and safe. Caring and experienced team members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and assistance for the tasks of daily living is available as needed. Our full-time program coordinator oversees a 52-week curriculum of activities that engage the body, mind and soul. We also provide:

• Companion, private and deluxe private rooms, many with bay windows; private bathrooms have secured, custom-built storage cabinets
• Vintage accent furniture and memorabilia
• The Hearthside neighborhood for a more intimate living situation, featuring a private dining room with fireplace, plus a private kitchen that can be stocked with personal preferences
• Monthly brain games class and virtual dementia tour programs, open to the public
• Large great room with resident kitchen for hands-on activities
• Private dining room for special events and family gatherings
• Family conference room
• Fireplaces in the dining room and two living rooms
• Secured courtyard with patio, walking path, water feature and circulating creek
• Spa bathhouses with heated floors
• Creativity center and diner
• Clerestory windows for natural light
• State-of-the-art program software: It’s Never Too Late® and LifeLoop®
• On-site salon with pedicure chair and manicure table
• Daytime care and a furnished guest room for short-term trial or respite stays
• Staff is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week