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Via Christe

3636 California Street, Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 551-5557
4.3 ( 1 reviews )
Assisted Living and Memory Care

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About This Community

Welcome to Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care

Via Christe Assisted Living Community opened in October of 2005 after a group of Omaha investors wanted to provide housing services for seniors in one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. The building acquired was the former “Foxley Building” which was built in 1962 as part of Duchesne College. This 41,150 sq. ft. four level building was completely renovated into “assisted living” apartments and “memory care” apartments.

Via Christe which is Latin for “Way of Christ” now proudly serves Omaha seniors. Offering elevated care levels in a comprehensive support environment that includes daily Catholic Mass in the stunning “Christ the Good Shepherd” Chapel.

Assisted Living

At Via Christe, we strive to offer as much assistance as necessary, while allowing as much independence as possible. The following services are available to all residents. We provide graduating levels of care as more assistance is required.

Bathing and grooming
Toileting
Incontinence program
One person transfers
Physical assistance with mobility
Eating and food preparation
Dressing/undressing
Medication management
Weekly/daily vital sign monitoring
Diabetic Care
Housekeeping & laundry more than once per week
Transportation more than once per week
Behavior monitoring
Encouraged socialization

Alzheimer’s/Memory Care

Via Christe offers two separate secure floors, with around-the-clock care, dedicated to serving the needs of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We offer private and semi-private apartments for dementia residents and private apartments for residents needing Early Onset Memory Support. We provide consistent and appropriate activities developed exclusively for these residents as well as assistance to families whose loved ones are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through a support group and meaningful programs.

Three delicious meals a day and snacks offered in a family-style atmosphere
Trained staff to assist with the development of personalized care
Activities developed specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s and Early Onset dementia
Housekeeping and laundry service
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with bathing
24-hour medication administration service
Staff on duty 24 hours
Bright and sunny apartments
Beautifully landscaped outside patio
All utilities
Basic cable service

We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our family and take you on a tour so you can see why Via Christe is an “exceptional place to live”!

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4.3 ( 1 Reviews )

Jean's Baby

My mother was content at Via Christe for 3 of her 3.5 years. She had dementia but was always happy, unless someone wanted to help her with the activities of daily living or clean her room! So, things didn't get done, but I do not blame any staff member for not helping her or cleaning up after her. Mom didn't even know she needed help. : ( When my mom wouldn't go down to the dining room, the staff was so kind to bring all three meals to her room. Rarely did I meet aides who were not joyful and engaging with Mom, but there was a LOT of CNA turnover. Mom (and so I, as well) had problems with the laundry staff, who literally ruined some of her clothes by not separating them and not using dryer sheets. Her sweaters and polyester pants had towel lint covering them and all of her clothes and towels felt rough to the touch. I began washing her clothes at my home. Also, it may have been disorganization, but Mom "lost" clothes and towels over the years. I do believe some laundry items were stolen. I think tissues and tp were stolen as well. Finally, when Mom began having strokes and visiting the ER, she clearly needed more attention and care and was moved to the "Memory Unit." It turns out she got less care because there were 29 MU patients, who obviously all needed more attention, and only 5 nursing assistants on duty at any time. Of the 5, there was usually, BUT NOT ALWAYS, 1 licensed nurse. As my mother ate less and became dehydrated, no one noticed until an LPN happened to be on duty one day. She called me with concern for my mom's health. The LPN suggested Mom go to the emergency room. My mother was in such poor mental and physical health that, after the ER visit, I had her moved to a nursing home where she had an assigned RN every shift, which is obviously what she needed. Via Christe may be a great facility for assisted living, but when you see mental and physical changes in your parent, please do not wait to get him/her transferred to a hospital and then a nursing home. Via Christe may be great with memory issues but not with physical and emotional changes your parent will face. I would not refer anyone to that facility.