History
Holdrege Memorial Homes has been providing quality health care in a warm, home-like environment for over 55 years.
In 1944, after years of awareness and discussion regarding the need for such a place, the first action was taken at a meeting of the Holdrege Real Estate Board. It was at this meeting that a motion was made to promote the development of a fund to build a home. This motion carried unanimously. The first contribution made to this project was received on December 30, 1946.
In 1944, after years of awareness and discussion regarding the need for such a place, the first action was taken at a meeting of the Holdrege Real Estate Board. It was at this meeting that a motion was made to promote the development of a fund to build a home. This motion carried unanimously. The first contribution made to this project was received on December 30, 1946.
By 1947, the first organizational meeting for Memorial Homes, as it was named, was held. The incorporating members were Roy Magill, Cletus Nelson, J.W. Nelson, L.A. Franzen, Robert Best and F.A. Jacobsen. Each of these men contributed $500 toward the project, and were rewarded with a lifetime membership.
Over the years, these men, along with many other community citizens, worked together to make the Memorial Homes project a reality. Finally, in October of 1953, the original building named Memorial Homes opened its doors for business. The building had room to house 34 guests.
Over the years, these men, along with many other community citizens, worked together to make the Memorial Homes project a reality. Finally, in October of 1953, the original building named Memorial Homes opened its doors for business. The building had room to house 34 guests.
Over the years, the building has been renovated and expanded multiple
times to accommodate the ever-growing demand for skilled nursing care
and assisted living.
Along with its ever-expanding facility, the Homes underwent a few name changes as well. In 1964, the local Methodist church's active involvement in the Homes facilitated a name change to Methodist Memorial Homes. Then, in February of 2001, the Homes sought to assuage misconceptions that services were limited primarily to those of the Methodist faith, and changed its name once again to, as we call it today, Holdrege Memorial Homes.
Along with its ever-expanding facility, the Homes underwent a few name changes as well. In 1964, the local Methodist church's active involvement in the Homes facilitated a name change to Methodist Memorial Homes. Then, in February of 2001, the Homes sought to assuage misconceptions that services were limited primarily to those of the Methodist faith, and changed its name once again to, as we call it today, Holdrege Memorial Homes.
Today, Holdrege Memorial Homes embraces the philosophy of providing
outstanding care within a Christian environment. As a participant in
the national "Quality First" effort, Holdrege Memorial Homes promotes
access to quality care within a framework of top quality staff, an
atmosphere which encourages continuing education and knowledge-building
of new and ever advancing concepts of care and service, and the
promotion of access to the best technology and care available in the
mid-Nebraska region.
For those families and individuals in central Nebraska looking for a place for themselves or a loved one to obtain quality care in a home-like environment, it is a secure feeling knowing that one of the Midwest's finest skilled care and assisted living facilities is right here in or near their hometown community.
For those families and individuals in central Nebraska looking for a place for themselves or a loved one to obtain quality care in a home-like environment, it is a secure feeling knowing that one of the Midwest's finest skilled care and assisted living facilities is right here in or near their hometown community.
Holdrege Memorial Homes' extraordinary nursing and support staff are
dedicated to assisting residents recover from short-term injuries, as
well as assisting those with longer term health care needs, all within
a caring and compassionate environment.
Holdrege Memorial Homes' commitment to the aging and disabled is second to none. Its management, staff, and volunteers maintain a passion for helping older adults live their lives to the fullest, and invite you to join with them as they continue to respond to the needs of many of our community's most fragile friends and neighbors.
Holdrege Memorial Homes' commitment to the aging and disabled is second to none. Its management, staff, and volunteers maintain a passion for helping older adults live their lives to the fullest, and invite you to join with them as they continue to respond to the needs of many of our community's most fragile friends and neighbors.
