Nebraska Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Our Services
Services built around your life, not the other way around
Every service we provide is grounded in person-centered values — meaning your goals, preferences, and definition of independence guide everything we do. As a licensed Nebraska Medicaid HCBS Waiver provider, we offer a full continuum of home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities and seniors.
Supported Family Living
In-home support for individuals with disabilities who live with their families. Supported Family Living provides training, respite, and assistance to help families sustain their caregiving role while promoting the individual's growth and independence.
- In-home training and skill-building support
- Family caregiver education and coaching
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Behavior support and guidance
- Coordination with other waiver services
- Flexible scheduling to meet family needs
Community Integration
Support for individuals to participate fully in their communities — attending events, building relationships, accessing recreation, and living life on their own terms. We believe community belonging is essential to well-being.
- Community access and transportation support
- Social skills development
- Recreational and leisure activity support
- Volunteer and civic engagement
- Building natural supports and friendships
- Self-advocacy skill building
Shared Living
A home-based living arrangement where an individual with a disability lives with a trained host family or provider who offers support, companionship, and assistance with daily living. Shared Living fosters a sense of belonging and stability in a family-like environment.
- Placement with a trained and approved host provider
- Support with daily living and personal care
- Community participation and social inclusion
- Individualized support based on person-centered plan
- Regular monitoring and quality assurance
- Coordination with case manager and DHHS
Personal Care
Hands-on assistance with activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Our personal care aides work with each individual to provide dignified, respectful support that preserves independence and promotes well-being.
- Bathing and personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing and grooming support
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Meal preparation and feeding support
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping related to care
Respite Care
Temporary relief for family caregivers who need a break. Respite care ensures your loved one receives quality, consistent support while you rest, attend appointments, or simply recharge. Available in-home or at a licensed respite facility.
- In-home respite by trained care professionals
- Short-term facility-based respite
- Flexible scheduling — hours, days, or overnight
- Emergency respite available
- Continuity of care during caregiver absence
Adult Day Services
Structured daytime programs in a safe, welcoming community setting. Adult day services provide social engagement, health monitoring, therapeutic activities, and skill-building for adults with disabilities and seniors.
- Social and recreational programming
- Health monitoring and medication management
- Therapeutic activities and skill development
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Transportation coordination
- Caregiver support and education
Supported Employment
Individualized job coaching, workplace support, and employment planning for people with disabilities who want to work. We partner with local employers and help individuals find, secure, and maintain meaningful, competitive employment.
- Job development and placement assistance
- On-the-job coaching and training
- Benefits counseling and planning
- Employer education and support
- Long-term follow-along services
- Career exploration and goal setting
And more services available — contact us to learn about additional waiver services we provide.
What is the Nebraska Medicaid HCBS Waiver?
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers allow Nebraska Medicaid to fund services that help people with disabilities and seniors remain in their homes and communities rather than receiving care in institutions. Mercy Homecare is a licensed provider under Nebraska's HCBS Waiver programs.
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Our care coordinators are here to answer questions, walk you through the referral process, and help you understand which services may be right for you or your loved one.