Non-Medical Companion Services
Non-medical companies provide companionship services to those in need of light assistance in order to remain independent in their home. These services typically include meal preparation and light housekeeping. Limited personal cares may also be available.
Akkase Home Health Care
AkkaseHHC.com
770 N. Cotner Boulevard, Suite 306
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-937-7524
Caring for People Services Lincoln
CaringForPeopleServices.com/Lincoln
5931 Woodstock Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-560-7700
Guardian Angels Home Care
Guardian-Angels.us
5600 S. 48th Street, Suite 118
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-474-4000
Home Care Assistance
HomeCareAssistanceLincoln.com
5801 Hidcote Drive, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-261-5158
Home Instead Senior Care
HomeInstead.com/101
1400 Dahlberg Street, Suite E
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-423-8119
Keep ‘Em Home Personal Care Services, LLC
KeepEmHome.net
4435 ‘O’ Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-937-7000
Respite
Respite is short-term or temporary care of a sick or disabled individual to provide relief to the primary caregiver who is usually a family member. It can be scheduled on a regular basis or as the need arises. Respite can be provided in the home by outside services or may be provided by facilities. The following organizations offer some respite assistance either directly or through grants. Consult the listings for Caregiver Resources for help researching options and the listings forFinancial Concerns & Resources for financial assistance.
Aging Partners
Medicaid Waiver Program
(see Medicaid Waiver)
Aging.Lincoln.NE.gov
1005 ‘O’ Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
800-247-0938
402-441-7070
ALS Association Mid-America Chapter
ALSA-MidAmerica.org
402-991-8788
ALS in the Heartland
ALSinTheHeartland.org
1320 S. 119th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
866-789-5512
402-592-2374
Alzheimer’s Association
(information and numerous support groups)
Alz.org/Nebraska
1500 S. 70th Street, Suite 201
Lincoln, NE 68506
24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
402-502-4300
Lancaster County Veterans Service Center
(see Veterans section for more services)
Lancaster.NE.gov/Vets
605 S. 10th Street, Room 373
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-7361
Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network
(state program for in-home respite care)
NRRS.NE.gov/RespiteSearch
866-737-7483
Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
Southeast.NE.NetworkOfCare.org
Tabitha Health Care Services
Tabitha.org
800-418-9335
402-486-8520