The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fremont, NE

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fremont, NE

Overview of The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens

Located about 2 miles from downtown Fremont, Nebraska, and less than half a mile from Methodist Fremont Health, The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens is a senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community also provides easy access to downtown Omaha. It is operated by Shalimar, LLC, with Michelle Callahan serving as the administrator.

Care is provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified medication aides, and caregivers. The 100-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving families several options based on a resident’s space needs and budget. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 49%. There’s room availability for families looking to move sooner.

Residents have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation programs. There’s also a calendar of on-campus and off-campus activities, along with family-friendly events. The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 43, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require driving or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections have mainly focused on documentation, including medication records and nursing documentation, rather than resident safety concerns. Inspection records show no immediate-jeopardy or harm-level findings. Families considering The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens may ask how medication records and nursing documentation are managed daily.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 100 Rank #63 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #172 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd 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.
43 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #160 / 177Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th 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.
49% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
49 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDodge
License NumberALF257

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens is legally operated by Shalimar, LLC, and administered by Michelle Callahan.

Contact Information

Fax(402) 753-8080

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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 2010 · 16 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 8 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 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% 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. 452 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.52.66 This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 81% better

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. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (8 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 435 / 525 / 694 / 890 / 980 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens

2 bedroom
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fremont's city center to The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.34 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Fremont Health)

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Fremont
100
Facility 100
NE AVG 81
Rank #63 / 225
Yes
43
Facility 43
NE AVG 47
Rank #172 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #160 / 177
-Michelle CallahanShalimar, LLC8
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 7
Rank #78 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #54 / 155
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 155
Nye Square
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Fremont
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 81
Rank #153 / 225
Yes
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 47
Rank #152 / 285
-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 29
Rank #46 / 58
-A+Belina Brooke-4
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
Pathfinder Senior Living
AL
Fremont
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 81
Rank #167 / 225
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 47
Rank #195 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 29
Rank #25 / 58
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #114 / 177
-Margaret GillespieFremont Al, LLC8
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #64 / 155
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 155
0.4
Facility 0.4
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #45 / 155
Shiloh Place LLC
AL
Fremont
32
Facility 32
NE AVG 81
Rank #213 / 225
No
87
Facility 87
NE AVG 47
Rank #4 / 285
----Administrator Cynthia Whitten-9
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
Nye Legacy
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fremont-No
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 47
Rank #229 / 285
-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 29
Rank #46 / 58
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens is located in Fremont, 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 The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens

Who is the owner of The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens?

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens is legally operated by Shalimar, LLC, and administered by Michelle Callahan.

Is The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens in a walkable area?

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens?

According to NE state health department records, The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens's license number is ALF257.

What is the occupancy rate at The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens?

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens's occupancy is 49%.

Are pets allowed at The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens?

Yes, The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens?

Michelle Callahan is the administrator of The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens.

How many beds does The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens have?

The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens has 100 beds.

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