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Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%The Independence House at Mandarin is administrated by Administrator Brandy Higgins.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 52 | This facility has 98% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 98% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 0.1 | 4.3 | This facility has 98% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.1 vs. NE avg 4.3).↓ 98% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to The Independence House at Mandarin's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Independence House at Mandarin is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Pemberly Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lincoln (Portsche Heights) | 140
Facility
140
NE AVG
82
Rank
#27 / 228 | No |
20
Facility
20
NE AVG
46
Rank
#248 / 298 | - | 8
Facility
8
NE AVG
28
Rank
#55 / 57 | - | - | Tracy Magill | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
6.6
Rank
#1 / 196 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 196 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 196 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 196 |
| The Residence at Gramercy |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lincoln (A Street) | 130
Facility
130
NE AVG
82
Rank
#36 / 228 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
NE AVG
46
Rank
#127 / 298 | - | - |
79.2%
Facility
79.2%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#88 / 185 | - | Sylvia Slatten | Cima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC | 6 | 3
Facility
3
NE AVG
6.6
Rank
#63 / 196 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
15
Rank
#50 / 196 | 3
Facility
3
NE AVG
52
Rank
#48 / 196 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#52 / 196 |
| The Lexington Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard) | 104
Facility
104
NE AVG
82
Rank
#61 / 228 | No |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | - | 26
Facility
26
NE AVG
28
Rank
#32 / 57 |
88.5%
Facility
88.5%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#40 / 185 | A+ | Stacey Greenfield | The Lincoln Alf, Ltd | 7 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
6.6
Rank
#48 / 196 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#30 / 196 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#30 / 196 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#30 / 196 |
| Gateway Vista |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 | No |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | Medicaid and Medicare (80) | 18
Facility
18
NE AVG
28
Rank
#45 / 57 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#32 / 185 | - | Tonya Noack | Gateway Properties, Inc. | 16 | 8
Facility
8
NE AVG
6.6
Rank
#136 / 196 | 8
Facility
8
NE AVG
15
Rank
#98 / 196 | 85
Facility
85
NE AVG
52
Rank
#142 / 196 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#176 / 196 |
| The Independence House at Mandarin |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
NE AVG
82
Rank
#217 / 228 | No |
54
Facility
54
NE AVG
46
Rank
#119 / 298 | - | - |
43.8%
Facility
43.8%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#173 / 185 | - | Administrator Brandy Higgins | - | 8 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
6.6
Rank
#31 / 196 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#30 / 196 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#30 / 196 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#30 / 196 |
The Independence House at Mandarin has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NE state health department records, The Independence House at Mandarin's license number is ALF251.
The Independence House at Mandarin's occupancy is 44%.
Administrator Brandy Higgins is the administrator of The Independence House at Mandarin.
The Independence House at Mandarin has 32 beds.
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Independence House at Mandarin in the photo gallery on this page.
The Independence House at Mandarin is located at Lincoln, NE 68516.
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