KEARNEY—The closure of two Nebraska assisted living facilities is displacing nearly 100 elderly residents as rising operating costs and inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates strain the long-term care industry. Colorado-based Bethesda Foundation closed Cambridge Court in Kearney, affecting more than 40 residents and 25 employees, and plans to close Hickory Villa in Omaha, displacing approximately 50 more residents. Both properties are being targeted for conversion into short-term rental apartments. The closures highlight growing concerns about Nebraska’s ability to provide affordable long-term care as its aging population increases.

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