Bickford of Omaha – Blondo
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Omaha, NE

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Omaha, NE

Overview of Bickford of Omaha – Blondo

Peacefully situated in the idyllic neighborhood of Omaha, NE, Bickford of Omaha-Blondo is a distinguished community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents receive top-tier care and assistance with a kind and highly trained team attending to their ever-changing needs around the clock. With the community handling the busy work, residents have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Through the community’s Higher Path Care Coordination, residents are empowered to live their lives to the fullest. Delight with diverse dining options catering to dietary needs and tastes. Medication management, transportation services, and a resident monitoring system are provided for residents’ convenience. Experience the best of your golden years surrounded by the community’s friendly and inviting community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #14 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 37 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nebraska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #111 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 111th out of 170 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Transportation
Dining
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Managed by Irma Tyrer

Executive Director

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Address 8.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Omaha's city center to Bickford of Omaha – Blondo's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 74
Rank #28 / 137
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 45
Rank #85 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 25
Rank #33 / 37
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 127
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 127
The Brant at Gretna
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (Millard)
86
Facility 86
NE AVG 74
Rank #38 / 137
Yes
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 45
Rank #60 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A+Katie NicodemusThe Brant, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 127
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 127
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 74
Rank #43 / 137
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 45
Rank #77 / 170
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 25
Rank #9 / 37
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #58 / 104
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #30 / 127
Remington Heights Retirement
AL
IL
Omaha (West Omaha)
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 74
Rank #47 / 137
Yes
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 45
Rank #94 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 25
Rank #20 / 37
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #101 / 104
A+Heather Holmes-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 127
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #47 / 127
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #57 / 127
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 127
Bickford of Omaha – Blondo
AL
MC
Omaha (Northwest Omaha)-Yes
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 45
Rank #111 / 170
Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
NE AVG 25
Rank #14 / 37
--Irma Tyrer------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Omaha – Blondo

What neighborhood is Bickford of Omaha – Blondo in?

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo is in the Northwest Omaha neighborhood of Omaha.

Is Bickford of Omaha – Blondo in a walkable area?

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Bickford of Omaha – Blondo been in business?

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Omaha – Blondo?

Yes, Bickford of Omaha – Blondo allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Bickford of Omaha – Blondo?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Bickford of Omaha – Blondo in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Bickford of Omaha – Blondo provide?

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Bickford of Omaha – Blondo?

Bickford of Omaha – Blondo is located at 11308 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164.

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