Welcome to The Brant at Gretna
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Apartments Starting at $3,600/mo
6991 S 178th Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68137Discover The Brant at Gretna, a Senior Living Community in Omaha, NE.
The Brant at Gretna is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Omaha, NE that serves Ralston, La Vista, Bellevue, Bennington, Plattsmouth, Gretna, Council Bluffs, IA and surrounding areas with comprehensive and compassionate care. We aim to ensure our residents feel loved and cared for and have everything to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. At The Brant at Gretna, your loved ones are in great hands with our friendly and experienced team.
Our community is located in Omaha, close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Durham Museum, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Joslyn Castle & Gardens. There is much to do in the area including fine dining, shopping and world-class cultural exhibits and events. Families from all over find Omaha to be a safe and friendly place to visit and live.
Assisted Living Omaha, NE
The Brant at Gretna offers the area’s finest Assisted Living services, designed for residents who need help with the Activities of Daily Living and want to continue to live an active and enriching lifestyle, a place like home, only better. Here there’s no more worry of yard work, home maintenance, or household chores. We do all that for you so you can spend time with the people you love doing the things you enjoy. Enjoy the resort-style amenities, fitness classes, social opportunities, and exceptional dining experiences. Residents enjoy the pet-friendly community, card games, exercise classes, shopping and casino bus trips, worship services, and so much more.
Memory Care Omaha, NE
The Brant at Gretna offers Memory Care services for those living with Alzheimer’s’ and other memory loss conditions. We make sure services and care delivered to residents are as unique as they are. We understand that memory loss can be a challenging journey for seniors and their families. All team members in memory care are trained to work and give care to those in memory care. Furthermore, we create a safe and supportive environment where residents can maintain their dignity and independence, while receiving the care they need.
We provide a range of intellectually stimulating activities to assist residents who are dealing with memory loss and to enhance their general wellbeing. These activities range from puzzles to music programs to art classes. We are dedicated to offering our residents opportunities to stay active and engaged as it is a crucial component of maintaining a healthy mind and body. Whether it’s playing brain games, socializing, exercising, or enjoying a live music performance, there’s something for everyone at The Brant. All classes and events will be tailored to those in memory care and take place in secured areas. Amenities are also available for residents living in memory care and are customized to their unique skills and needs.
Our goal is to provide exceptional memory care services that help our residents live each day to the fullest. If you or your loved one needs memory care, we invite you to schedule a tour of our community and learn more about how we can help.
Independent Living Omaha, NE
Independent Living at The Brant at Gretna offers easy access to the best of Omaha including a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Explore biking paths, top-notch golf courses, art galleries, and much more to fully appreciate the city’s atmosphere. There is an endless list of things to do and see with Omaha, a thriving city, only a short drive away.
With a variety of floor plans to choose from, our thoughtfully designed residences offer upscale comfort. Take advantage of the full kitchen, the contemporary amenities, and the premium appliances. Your home is well-lit by large windows and spacious closets for your belongings. Enjoy all that living without maintenance has to offer. Enjoy the community’s sunny patios, modern fitness center, bars and casual dining restaurants, movie theater, indoor golf, and so much more.
Our Award-Winning Spark® Program
The friendly and compassionate staff at The Brant at Gretna is proud to offer our Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living residents our award-winning Spark® program. Imagine a program designed for seniors that strives to help them reach their full potential and provides an opportunity to spend their days with a joyful purpose. Frontier Management’s award-winning Spark® program is precisely that!
Spark® is a research-based program inspired by the teachings and research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron Camp, which focuses on giving residents meaningful ways to feel needed and be productive. We use tailor-fit assessment tools to evaluate each resident’s capabilities and strengths so that the program can best meet their needs.
The Four Pillars of the Frontier Spark® Program
The effectiveness and success of our Spark® program for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living residents is based on 4 foundational pillars.
- Social: We ensure that each resident has a role in the community that allows them to interact with others.
- Skills Focused: Our Montessori Assessment Tool uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional evaluations.
- Procedural Memory: Skills can be learned and even improved through repetitive “procedural learning,” which allows residents to perform routine activities with less concerted effort.
- Progression & Goal Setting: Residents who work on projects or learn new things over a period of time with a set goal in mind feel more engaged and successful.
Our mission is to inspire contribution, productivity, and engagement from all of our residents. Residents are encouraged to participate in various activities based on their interests and abilities. We celebrate our seniors as the unique individuals that they are by providing them with both meaningful experiences and proven therapeutic techniques to help them retain their cognitive capabilities to the fullest extent possible.
If you would like to learn more about how your loved one can fill their days with meaning and purpose through our award-winning Spark® program, we would love to speak with you more about it. You are cordially invited to visit our beautiful properties, take a tour, and meet our friendly and compassionate staff of caregivers.
Health & Wellness Services
Whether you or your loved one requires some help with the activities of daily living (ADLs), or is living with the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease our dedicated staff works hard to deliver high-quality health and wellness services that are compassionate, safe, and resident-centered. Our services are designed to meet our residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our team members have extensive experience and are passionate about serving residents at The Brant at Gretna with the highest level of care. Our goal is to give residents and their loved one’s peace of mind with our comprehensive care, stunning amenities, and friendly environment. In addition, our community is supportive of resident’s well-being with spiritual services, spa and salon, beautiful landscaped grounds, and a variety of fitness and exercise classes and activities.
Accommodations & Amenities
The Brant at Gretna as a variety of senior living floor plans, currently nine in total. All are designed with the senior lifestyle in mind. Find cozy one bedroom or more spacious two-bedroom plans. Plans also include private apartments, shared options and special considerations for memory care residents. All residents take advantage of the maintenance-free retirement amenities including housekeeping, laundry and more!
At The Brant at Gretna, all residents enjoy a diverse range of amenities designed to increase their sense of well-being, comfort, and fun. The Brant is a pet-friendly community so your furry friends can come with you on new adventures. Take advantage of the beautiful outdoor settings and get your steps in with your pooch. Our community also has its own pet friendly spa feature, so they can look and feel as great as you do. Take advantage of indoor golf, sunny patio hangouts and lounges, variety of social clubs and organizations, arts and crafts, café and bar, private dining, cooking demonstrations, and so much more. Some of our popular amenities include:
- Gourmet Dining
- Scheduled Transportation
- Movie Theatre
- Pet Friendly Community
- Housekeeping & Laundry Services
Explore our extensive list of amenities below and experience a life that revolves around your happiness.
Top Reasons Families Choose The Brant at Gretna
At The Brant, we offer the best in senior living, where extraordinary comfort meets exceptional care, and the joy of living is celebrated daily. Learn about reasons why families choose us:
- Premium apartments with modern finishes, décor, and appliances.
- Exciting on and off-site events, classes, and outings.
- Beautiful landscaping with calming features and seating.
- Memory Care community is specifically designed and focused on various levels of cognitive impairment.
- Cooking demo and classes, indoor golf, bistros, fitness center, lounges, art studio, Town Hall meetings.
- Licensed nurses are on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and memory care staff are trained in dementia and Alzheimer’s behaviors and care.
- Medication assistance and management.
- On-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
- Help with bathing, dressing, as well as on-site spa and salon.
- Award-winning Spark Program with engaging, Montessori-inspired activities.
- Variety of floorplans and room types to meet different needs and budgets.
- Five Star Quality Care!
If you want to learn more about The Brant at Gretna and the many services and amenities, we invite you to contact us to set up a tour and speak with our friendly staff.
The Brant at Gretna
The Brant at Gretna is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Omaha, NE that serves Ralston, La Vista, Bellevue, Bennington, Plattsmouth, Gretna, Council Bluffs, IA and surrounding areas with comprehensive and compassionate care. We aim to ensure our residents feel loved and cared for and have everything to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. At The Brant at Gretna, your loved ones are in great hands with our friendly and experienced team.
Our community is located in Omaha, close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Durham Museum, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Joslyn Castle & Gardens. There is much to do in the area including fine dining, shopping and world-class cultural exhibits and events. Families from all over find Omaha to be a safe and friendly place to visit and live.
Awards & Recognition
Frontier’s Award-Winning Spark® Program
Imagine a program specially designed for seniors that not only strives to help them reach their full potential, but also provides an opportunity to spend their days with a sense of joyful purpose. Spark® places ultimate focus on supporting our residents’ ideas, choices, and independence. We empower residents to create a community that speaks to them. Our staff foster the natural spark within each individual by encouraging new idea and helping to make these ideas reality.
Everyday Thriving: A Spark® Lifestyle Inspired by Montessori Methods
Our award-winning, purpose-driven program for seniors. Inspired by Montessori Methods, Spark® focuses on engagement, social lifestyle and inclusion within the community at large.
- Based on science and research
- Based on rehabilitation techniques
- Keeps seniors socially engaged in a meaningful way
- Aims at increasing engagement and skills as we age
- Uses proprietary assessment tools that go beyond traditional methods
The effectiveness and success of our Spark® program for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents is based on these 4 foundational pillars:
SOCIAL ROLES
Everyone has a desire to be useful, so we ensure that each resident has a role in the community. Working the front desk or serving neighbors are examples of meaningful tasks that empower and connect residents.
SKILLS FOCUSED
Our Montessori Assessment Tool, created by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional assessments. We can than strengthen and build on those identified skills.
PROCEDURAL MEMORY
Skills can be learned or improved through “procedural learning.” This repetition then allows routine activities to be performed with less need for concerted concentration.
PROGRESSION AND GOAL SETTING
By working on projects or learning topics over a longer period of time, always progressing toward a goal, residents become fully engaged and feel more successful.
Testimonials & Reviews
Levels of Care
Independent Living
We offer exceptional independent living services for older adults who are capable of living on their own but enjoy the company of other older adults.
Upon moving in, you'll have access to an excellent community of other seniors and caregivers who provide everything necessary for a fun, immersive experience.
Assisted Living
Assisted living is the perfect option for older adults who need a little extra care but want to maintain a fun and social lifestyle.
After move-in, your loved one will have access to skilled caregivers who provide everything necessary for a meaningful, elevated experience.
Memory Care
Our community specializes in Memory Care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia-related illness.
Through our award-winning SPARK program, your loved one will receive round-the-clock care that encourages a happy, fulfilling lifestyle.
Amenities & Events
Board Games
Billiards Room
Shuffleboards
Private Dining Areas that may be reserved for events or family gatherings
Bistro
Social Lounges
Fitness center
Movie Theater
Spa & Beauty Salon
Studio bedroom
One Bedroom
Two Bedroom
Two-Bedroom, Two-Bath
Bible Study
Chair Yoga
Specialty Meals
Card Games
Dice Games
Crossword Puzzle
Cafe and Bar
Indoor Golf
Cooking Demonstrations
24/7 on call nursing (or on site nursing if it applies)
Highly Trained Care and Medication Staff 24/7
Pharmacy Services
Medication Management (Assistance, Administration)
In-house Physical Therapy
In-House Occupational Therapy
In-House Speech Therapy
Visiting Nurse Practitioner
Visiting Dental Service
Visiting Podiatry Services
Visiting Lab Services
Visiting Home Health Services
Visiting Hospice Services
Incontinence Management and Product Services
Scheduled Transportation Available
Laundry Services (Weekly/As Needed)
Weekly Housekeeping and Linen Service (Additional Service Available)
Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily Included with Rent
Bar & Lounge
Complimentary Happy Hour weekly
Full Calendar of Activities and Events 7 Days per week
Vegetable and Herb Gardens for Residents
Game and Activity Rooms
Life-Long Learning Opportunities
Religious services
Meticulously maintained grounds
Outdoor walking path
Peaceful, Secure Courtyard
Elevators
Utilities (Water, Trash, Electricity) included in rent
Phone Service
Unlimited Wifi (included/available)
Cable Services (included/available)
Cozy Fireplace
Pickleball Courts
Family Communication tools to stay connected
Community Renovations (2022-2024)
In-Unit Full Kitchen
In-Unit Kitchenette
In-Unit Refrigerator
Units with Patio View
Units with Courtyard View
Short-term Respite Stays Available
A State Licensed
Movie Screenings
Live Magic Show
Bingo
Coffee and Donut Social
Happy Hours
Resident Birthday Parties
Resident Town Hall
Trivia
Puzzle Night
Painting Day
Arts and Crafts
Sports Outings
Trips to the Casino
Patio Hangouts
Game Show
Affinity Clubs/Hobby Groups
Jill Wheeler
Executive Director
Jill Wheeler, Executive Director, has nearly three decades of experience in aging services. As executive director of The Brant in Omaha, Nebraska, Ms. Wheeler directs the overall operation of the community in accordance with resident needs, governmental regulations, and company policies, maintaining quality care for residents and achieving financial objectives. A licensed assisted living administrator, Ms. Wheeler has held a variety of titles in marketing, pharmacy services, and administration. Before joining HDG, she served as an executive director for Immanuel Communities for over a decade, where she directed community-based details for a $17 million expansion and renovation project and provided leadership to residents and staff.
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