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4515 38th Street |Columbus, NE 68601
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Couple hugging- Medical Services

- Apartment Services

- Resident Services

- Meal Services

- Housekeeping and Laundry Services

- Transportation and Maintenance Services

- Security Services

At Meridian Gardens, we customize our programs to provide just the right amount of assistance to foster independence and provide enough supportive services to ensure our residents maintain and/or enhance their quality of life. It is important to us that each resident live with dignity and be treated with the utmost respect.

Medical Services

  • Resident service levels are provided for the most individualized and professional service. An in-depth evaluation tool has been developed to determine each resident's level of care.

  • Our Registered Nurse partners with each resident, their family and physician to develop a plan of care unique to meet each person's needs and wants.

  • The Resident Service levels are based on a point system with respective monthly charges.

    Levels of Care:
    Base Level - 0 points
    Level 1 – 1 – 9 points
    Level 2 – 10 – 19 points
    Level 3 – 20 – 29 points
    Level 4 – 30 – 39 points
    Level 5 – 40 – 49 points
    Level 6 – 50 – 59 points

  • Assessments are done at the following times: upon admission, when changes occur in resident's healthcare status, and annually.

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Apartment Services

  • Five floor plans are available for selection: studio, one bedroom, one bedroom with a den, two bedrooms with one bath, and two bedrooms with two baths.
    (See Floor Plans page for additional information.)

  • Meridian Gardens has 60 apartments and is licensed for occupancy of 80 people.

  • The facility features three stairwells and an elevator to accommodate first and second floor apartments.

  • Apartments with interior, outside and courtyard views are available without differential pricing.

  • Rents are collected on a month-to-month basis and do not require long-term contracts.

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Picture Resident Services

  • Facility amenities are provided to give our residents more convenience and choices in their lifestyle. Fashioned after a ‘town square' theme, our assisted living community features a library, theatre, coffee shop, chapel, beauty/barber shop, whirlpool and wellness room, plus three distinct lounges.

  • Various religious services and Bible studies are provided onsite in the Chapel.

  • Beauty shop and barbering services are provided in the building by appointment. Manicures and pedicures are among the variety of services offered.

  • Stop in at the coffee shop for complimentary ice cream, popcorn, and coffee while hearing tunes on the juke box.

  • Activities are tailored by our Life Enrichment Coordinator to appeal to our resident's interests: crafts, games, cards, woodworking, current event reviews, outside entertainment and van outings.

  • Residents may bring pets up to 35 lbs to live with them. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required.

  • Whirlpool bathing is available in our unique no-lift tub with side entry for relaxation and comfort.

  • Professional management and staff are available 24-hours each day to provide assistance with hospitality and daily living needs.

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Picture Meal Services

  • Three nutritious meals are served restaurant style in our dining room. Residents exercise independent choices in meal selections.

  • A private dining room is available for reservation by residents to enjoy special meals with family and friends.

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Housekeeping and Laundry Services

  • Weekly housekeeping is provided.

  • Basic laundry services include changing and washing bedding and flat linens.

  • Meridian Gardens features two onsite laundry rooms. Residents may choose to do their own laundry, have their family do it, or may request staff do it as an optional selection under resident service level of care.

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Transportation and Maintenance Services

  • Transportation is available by the facility to medical appointments and for special requests. A van with a wheelchair lift is offered.

  • Complete maintenance of building and grounds is provided. This includes snow removal, trash pickup, and personal vehicle assistance.

  • Regular maintenance and repair of apartment appliances is provided.

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Picture Security Services

  • Meridian Garden's main entrance is key pad entry which offers residents and their families independence to come and go, but security monitoring of other individual traffic.

  • Facility exterior doors have alarms to alert staff by pager when these doors are opened.

  • All rooms have smoke detectors, sprinkler units, and fire alarms. Monthly fire drills are conducted for staff and residents.

  • A Register Nurse is on-call at all times. 24-hour certified staffing is present on-site to monitor health and medication needs.

  • Each resident wears an emergency code alert unit to notify staff of individual needs or emergencies.

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