The Willows Shows Quality Of Life With National Award

Quality assisted living is something that many people search out for their loved ones, and that quality can be found here in Neligh.

The Willows Assisted Living has been providing quality care and comfort for tenants in Neligh for 17 years. Jayne Prince, the administrator for The Willows, said that assisted living is beneficial to help promote the independence of individuals.

“Assisted living is a great place that people can come get assistance with medicine, bathing, three good meals a day, and activities while they still maintain their independence because they are in their own apartments,” she said.

Tenants at the Willows live in their own apartments and have their own possessions with them, but they can be secure and safe in case something were to happen.

“They have their own amenities in their own apartment, but yet they have the security and safety .”

Tenants live in the apartments full time, but some still have houses that they live at during the nicer months. Prince said that the transition back and forth is a breeze.

“The nice thing about our facility is that people can come and stay for the winter and transition back to their house during the summer,” she said.

In 2016, the Willows received a Bronze National Quality Award. Prince said that there are requirements necessary to qualify for this award.

“You have to meet so many objectives to say that you are improving the quality of life you are giving to your residents. We are in the process of applying for the silver award.”

Prince said that residents receive the quality of life that they do because they are more than just tenants.

​“Our residents aren’t just people, they are family.”