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Esprit Whispering Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Omaha, NE
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Esprit Whispering Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Omaha, NE
17555 Emmet St, Omaha, NE 68116 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Esprit Whispering Ridge

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Esprit Whispering Ridge, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. With a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being, Esprit offers personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences. The compassionate team of caregivers provides round-the-clock assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and specialized memory care support to ensure residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia feel comfortable and secure in their home.

At this assisted living and memory care home, residents enjoy a wealth of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. From spacious private apartments with modern conveniences to beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The community boasts chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, engaging social activities and events, fitness and wellness programs, and transportation services for outings and appointments. With a focus on holistic care and meaningful connections, Esprit strives to create a warm and inviting environment where residents can thrive and make lasting memories.

Facility Direct Line (402) 932-1999
Facility Direct Line (402) 932-1999 info@espritwhisperingridge.com
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
85
Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #34 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 225 homes we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #185 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 285 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #124 / 177Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 177 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 177. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
85 / 130
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDouglas
License NumberALF345

Ownership & Operating Entity

Esprit Whispering Ridge is administered by Cynthia Swanda.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Assisted Living Plus

Contact Information

Fax(402) 932-7303

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 29 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2952 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (29 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.22.66 This facility has 20% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NE avg 2.66).↑ 20% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (9 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
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Address 17555 Emmet St, Omaha, NE 68116

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
Esprit Whispering Ridge
AL
MC
Omaha
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 81
Rank #34 / 225
No
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 47
Rank #185 / 285
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65.4%
Facility 65.4%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #124 / 177
-Cynthia Swanda-9
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 15
Rank #82 / 155
29
Facility 29
NE AVG 52
Rank #81 / 155
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #90 / 155
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 81
Rank #57 / 225
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 47
Rank #149 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 29
Rank #54 / 58
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
The Brant at Gretna
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (Millard)
86
Facility 86
NE AVG 81
Rank #75 / 225
Yes
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 47
Rank #116 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A+Katie NicodemusThe Brant, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 81
Rank #82 / 225
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 47
Rank #139 / 285
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 29
Rank #20 / 58
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #98 / 177
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #32 / 155
Remington Heights Retirement
AL
IL
Omaha (West Omaha)
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 81
Rank #87 / 225
Yes
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 47
Rank #165 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 29
Rank #36 / 58
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #172 / 177
A+Heather Holmes-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #55 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #60 / 155
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #58 / 155
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Esprit Whispering Ridge 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 Esprit Whispering Ridge

Is Esprit Whispering Ridge in a walkable area?

Esprit Whispering Ridge has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Esprit Whispering Ridge?

According to NE state health department records, Esprit Whispering Ridge's license number is ALF345.

What is the occupancy rate at Esprit Whispering Ridge?

Esprit Whispering Ridge's occupancy is 65%.

Are pets allowed at Esprit Whispering Ridge?

No, Esprit Whispering Ridge has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Esprit Whispering Ridge?

Cynthia Swanda is the administrator of Esprit Whispering Ridge.

How many beds does Esprit Whispering Ridge have?

Esprit Whispering Ridge has 130 beds.

Has Esprit Whispering Ridge had any deficiencies?

Esprit Whispering Ridge has had 29 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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