When people talk about “home,” they aren’t just referring to a place. Home is comfort. Familiar routines. Family gathered nearby. A favorite chair, a quiet afternoon, or the reassurance of being surrounded by what feels safe and known.
For many families facing illness, recovery, or end-of-life care, being able to remain at home matters deeply — and that’s where Central Plains Home Health & Hospice in Cozad steps in to provide high-quality, compassionate care that allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Their dedicated team of nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, and volunteers work together to meet not only the medical needs of patients, but also their emotional and spiritual needs.
Located at 835 Meridian Ave in Cozad, Central Plains Home Health & Hospice provides individuals and families across Central Nebraska with personalized care rooted in dignity, respect, and understanding.
Care That Comes to You
Central Plains offers medical and supportive services for individuals wherever they consider home — whether that’s a farmhouse outside of town, an apartment in the community, or living with family.
Their home-based services include:
- Skilled nursing and therapy services to support recovery and independence.
- Personalized hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Family-centered support to help loved ones navigate each stage of care.
- 24/7 availability to ensure patients and families always have access to help when they need it most.
Every care plan is personalized — because every family’s needs, routines, and goals are unique.
A Team Built on Heart
The Central Plains team brings together a wide range of skilled professionals who work together to support the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
Their care team includes:
- RNs & LPNs
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Director of Hospice & Home Health: Julie Skala
- Hospice Medical Director: Dr. Stephen Nemeth, MD
- Hospice Chaplain
- Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator
- Director of Rehabilitation Services
- Social Services Coordinator
- Clinical Care Coordinator
This team doesn’t just provide care — they walk with families through some of life’s most meaningful and emotional moments.
Criteria for Accepting Clients:
We welcome referrals for individuals who could benefit from skilled nursing care, rehabilitation support, or end-of-life comfort services. Our team evaluates each referral based on:
- The individual’s medical condition and care needs.
- Physician orders and eligibility criteria for home health or hospice services.
- The patient’s and family’s desire to receive care at home.
Our goal is to ensure each client receives the right level of care and support for their specific situation.
Hospice That Honors Life
Hospice is not about giving up — it’s about ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s final chapter.
One family recently shared their experience:
“We can not thank them enough for the job they did in helping us navigate the final weeks of our loved one’s life. With them we were able to keep Dad at home to be surrounded by his family till the end. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough.”
— Lee C.
This is the heart of hospice:
Supporting the patient.
Supporting the family.
Supporting the memories being made in the time that remains.
How AmanaCare Complements Home Health & Hospice Services
While Central Plains provides clinical support, skilled nursing care, and hospice medical services, families often need additional daily support at home, like:
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Personal cares
- Respite for family caregivers
This is where AmanaCare comes in.
We partner with families receiving home health or hospice care to provide non-medical, faith-based support in the home, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the day.
For families using medicaid waiver home care North Platte programs, our team guides them through eligibility and care coordination. We also support families seeking home care assistance Kearney, especially during recovery or hospice transitions.
Together — Central Plains + AmanaCare — we form a complete circle of care: medical, emotional, physical, and spiritual.
Because no family should feel like they have to walk this alone.
Why Central Plains Matters to Our Community
In rural Nebraska, care can require distance, travel, and sacrifice.
But Central Plains Home Health & Hospice brings quality support to your door.
Their work allows families to:
- Stay together.
- Avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
- Find emotional, spiritual, and physical support.
- Focus on meaningful time — not logistics.
That is a gift beyond measure.
For Families Who Need Support
If you or someone you love could benefit from home health or hospice care, the Central Plains team is ready to listen, guide, and support.
📍 Location: 835 Meridian Ave, Cozad, NE
📞 Call: 308-784-4630
🌐 Learn more: https://cozadhealthcare.com/Services/Central-Plains-Home-Health-Hospice
Because care should feel like home — and no one should walk this journey alone.
If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Lincoln, NE, please contact the caring staff at AmanaCare today. Call (402) 440-5878 | For Central Nebraska, Call 308-663-3828
AmanaCare Provides Senior Home Care Services in Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, Hastings, Omaha, Columbus, Broken Bow, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, and surrounding areas.
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