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Welcome to Blue Valley!

You can now get weekly updates for Blue Valley campus’s and the Covid-19 at 402-768-3940!
We miss you all!

From all of us at Blue Valley Lutheran Homes, may you have a blessed and wonderful summer!
Blue Valley Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living

Welcome to Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living At Courtyard Terrace, we understand your need for independence and that you want to live somewhere that feels like home, only a little easier. We are committed to providing you with a caring, Christian, home-like environment that will sustain you in body and spirit. The Courtyard Terrace is located at: |
Courtyard Terrace offers upscale assisted living, right here in southern Nebraska. Our facility is located close to home for your loved one who might need assistance with their activities of daily living, but wish to maintain as much of their independence as possible.
Courtyard Terrace offers 40 apartment units in a warm and inviting atmosphere that will allow you to relax and enjoy the comforts of your new home. You will experience a new way of life…a secure, active and independent lifestyle with a unique blend of privacy, friendship and sociability. Whether you enjoy surfing the Internet for news, playing a game of billiards, watching a favorite show on the big screen or offering tender care to our flower gardens, you will be among friends who share common interests and needs.
Our 24-Hour pendant call system allows you to feel comfortable asking for assistance whenever you need it. You value your independence but everyone needs help now and then. Don’t spend time worrying! We can offer extra assistance for such things as bathing, dressing, medication administration, and other helpful services! We are always here to meet your needs.
For a complete list of what we offer, see our Services and Amenities pages.
To schedule a tour, please call 402-768-3900 or take a tour online.
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16th Annual Golf Tournament

On August 21st, 2020, the Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes (BVLH) in Hebron, NE will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament at the Hebron Country Club.
BVLH is a non-profit long-term care campus that serves several different populations: individuals needing rehabilitation services, the developmentally disabled, those with Alzheimer’s, individuals needing short or long-term nursing care or those ready for a little extra help in Assisted Living. The Foundation and their fundraising efforts make it possible for our residents and staff to enjoy the “extras” beyond the basics that daily operation funds provide. Some of our residents don’t have family or friends who provide for them so the work of the Foundation is vital for their care and comfort.
Fees are $240 for a four person team, which includes coffee and rolls, boxed lunch and a grilled burger meal for supper. Team check-in begins at 8:00 am and teams will tee-off at 9:00 am. Space is limited to 24 teams, so early payment of your entry fee will secure your team’s participation. Entry forms are due by August 4th.
Click here to get an entry and sponsorship form!
There are ways to participate even if you don’t golf. We welcome you sponsoring or participating in one or all of these ways:
- Have or Sponsor a Team – We are accepting only 24 teams, so register early!
- Tournament Sponsors – All tournament sponsors will be listed on printed materials and we’ll post your business on our website as a 2017 Golf Tournament Sponsor (www.bvlh.org). There are various levels of sponsorship, see the entry form for more details.
- Tournament Gift Bag Items – Each golfer gets a favor bag. Gifts can be golf balls, tees, koozies, mugs, towels, hats, notepads, pens, etc. It’s a great way to advertise your business!
- Food & Drink Donations – It’s as simple as providing water, sport drinks, juice bottles, items for grab-and-go breakfast or boxed lunch.
See our past years proceeds were used to purchase a handicap accessible golf cart to assist in transporting residents to appointments as well as to get residents out of the facilities and into the community. The golf cart allows residents to see sights around town, give residents the opportunity to get additional sunshine and fresh air as well as provide a safe and easy method of transport to and from appointments. Thank you for helping make this happen!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us. We thank you for your past support of BVLH and appreciate all the ways you continue to support us – through donations, volunteerism, or prayers.
Save The Date! 16th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament 2020

The Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes’ 16th Annual Golf Tournament
On August 21, 2020, the Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes (BVLH), in Hebron, NE, will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament at the Hebron Country Club.
The Foundation and their fundraising efforts make it possible for our residents and staff to enjoy the “extras” beyond the basics that daily operation funds provide. Some of our residents don’t have family or friends who provide for them so the work of the Foundation is vital for their care and comfort.
More details will follow! Team check-in begins at 8:00 am and teams will tee-off at 9:00 am. Space is limited to 24 teams, so start planning early!
We welcome you sponsoring or participating in one or all of these ways:
- Create or Sponsor a Team – We are accepting only 24 teams, so register early!
- Tournament Sponsors – All tournament sponsors will be listed on printed materials and we’ll post your business on our website as a 2017 Golf Tournament Sponsor (www.blvh.org). More details to come about this.
- Tournament Gift Bag Sponsor – Each golfer gets a favor bag. Gifts can be golf balls, tees, koozies, mugs, towels, hats, notepads, pens, etc. It’s a great way to advertise your business!
- Food and Drink Donations – It’s as simple as providing water, sports drinks, juice bottles, items for grab-and-go breakfast or boxed lunch.
Please help us make significant strides toward this year’s goal!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ginger Ridolfi at 402-768-3916 or email marketing@bvlh.org.
12th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament

12th Annual Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Golf Tournament
On August 19, 2016, the Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes (BVLH), in Hebron, NE, will be hosting its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the Hebron Country Club.
The Foundation and their fundraising efforts make it possible for our residents and staff to enjoy the “extras” beyond the basics that daily operation funds provide. Some of our residents don’t have family or friends who provide for them so the work of the Foundation is vital for their care and comfort.
Fees are $240 for a four person team, which includes coffee and rolls, boxed lunch and a grilled burger meal for supper. Team check-in begins at 8:00 am and teams will tee-off at 9:00 am. Space is limited to 24 teams, so early payment of your entry fee will secure your team’s participation. Entry forms are due by August 5th.
Click here to download a sponsorship and team participation entry form. There are ways to participate even if you don’t golf. We welcome you sponsoring or participating in one or all of these ways:
- Have or sponsor a team – We are accepting only 24 teams, so register early!
- Tournament Sponsors – All tournament sponsors will be listed on printed materials and we’ll post your business on our website as a 2016 Golf Tournament Sponsor (www.blvh.org). There are various levels of sponsorship, see the entry form form more details.
- Tournament Gift Bags – Each golfer gets a favor bag. Gifts can be golf balls, tees, koozies, mugs, towels, hats, notepads, pens, etc. It’s a great way to advertise your business!
- Food and Drink Donations – It’s as simple as providing water, sports drinks, juice bottles, items for grab-and-go breakfast or boxed lunch.
Our 2016, proceeds will be used to purchase a shower chair for the Care Home. The shower chair allows dependent residents to have their showers and cares done in a safe and easily managed method. The chair helps make the tasks easier, safer, and puts less stress on the residents and staff. The chair can be used to keep track of weights, assist in protecting skin integrity (less risk of developing sores or open areas) all while keeping residents clean and comfortable.
Please help us make significant strides toward this year’s goal!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Megan Hinirchs at 402-768-3916 or email meganh@bvlh.org.
Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living Week 2015

COURTYARD TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING WEEK 2015 – “NOURISHING LIFE, MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT”
In observance of National Assisted Living Week, September 13-19, Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living in Hebron, Nebraska is hosting a series of events developed as a special opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers and the surrounding community to celebrate “Nourishing Life, Mind, Body and Spirit”.
This theme celebrates the countless ways assisted living caregivers nurture the whole resident. Communities across the country work each and every day to ensure that the lives of their residents are fully nourished in each and every way. Conversely, residents nourish the lives of team members and volunteers by, with the support of loved ones, sharing their inspiring lives. There is a true bond built between residents and their families, staff, friends, and volunteers that makes assisted living community a home for them.
“The ability to care for our elders is an awesome responsibility that Blue Valley Lutheran Homes does not take for granted,” said Nancy Fangmeier, Activities Director at Courtyard Terrace. “This celebration recognizes the bonds built between residents and the assisted living professionals who are committed to providing person-centered care and services.”
Courtyard Terrace is kicking off the week with a special presentation by Richard Schmidt, “The Singing Cowboy” on Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 pm. This special musical presentation is open to the public and free for all. Please join us for this wonderful musical experience!
Just a few of our special events throughout the week celebrating “Nourishing Life, Mind, Body and Spirit” include a Fleece Blanket Project, Cindy Chinn and her Theremin, a sing along with Janelle Bruning and a ceramics demonstration with Lucky Stradley. The week will end with a special Tailgate Party and watching the Huskers football game against Miami.
National Assisted Living Week is an annual event sponsored by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and Nebraska Assisted Living Association (NALA). Established by NCAL in 1995, National Assisted Living Week provides a unique opportunity for residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding community to come together to share with our residents a variety of events and activities that show them how much we care for them.
Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living is a 41-unit assisted living community located in Hebron, Nebraska. For more information on National Assisted Living Week, visit www.nalw.org or contact Blue Valley Lutheran Homes – Courtyard Terrace at 402-768-3900. Please stop by and visit us!
11th Annual Golf Tournament Results

11th Annual Golf Tournament Raises More Than $12,000
The 11th Annual Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Golf Tournament was held August 21 at the Hebron Country Club in Hebron, Nebraska. With a beautiful day and 95 golfers, the Tournament was a huge success; raising more than $12,000.
“We continue to be overwhelmed by the support we receive, particularly with the participation in our annual golf tournament,” says Megan Hinrichs, Director of Development. “Everyone from individual donors, to players, sponsors, and volunteers step up to help make a difference. It’s extremely gratifying, enabling us to address the needs of our residents.”
The Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Golf Tournament began in 2004, as a way to raise funds for remodeling and upgrade projects that normal operating expenses do not cover. This year’s funds are earmarked for The Gardens. The funds will be used to add a driveway to The Gardens entrance making it easier for residents to leave for appointments or for family and friends to come and visit their loved ones.
A beautifully sunny day with a strong breeze set the stage for a wonderful day with golfers enjoying the scramble competition, food and beverages, flag prizes, and a great golf experience. Golf teams came from Hebron, Ruskin, Bruning, Deshler, Davenport, Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding areas to participate in a day of relaxation and golf.
The tournament champion this year was the Eric Krupicka team with a score of 55. The first flight winners were the team from Capital Sanitary/ LTC Midwest, with a score of 62. The second flight winner went to the Crop Production Services team with a score of 67. Each flight winner was awarded a commemorative cooler.

Championship Team – Eric Krupicka Team
Team Members from Left to Right: Gunnar Mumford, Ryan, Butler, Eric Krupicka, Dave Klaumann
A wonderful hamburger and polish dog supper was donated and cooked by NuStar Energy of Geneva, Nebraska.
The Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes would like to thank all of the sponsors, players, volunteers and donors for the tournament this year.
![]() 1st Flight Winner – Capital Sanitary/LTC Midwest |
![]() 2nd Flight Winner – Crop Production Services
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Golf Tournament Sponsors | ||
Diamond Sponsors Thayer County Bank LTC Midwest, LLC |
Platinum Sponsors Farm Bureau Financial Services, Nate Casey |
Supper Sponsor NuStar Energy |
Gold Sponsors Moeller Electric Quality First Insurance Seim Johnson, LLF Petersen Oil & Fertilizer |
Lunch Sponsors Bruning State Bank First Choice Vending |
Hole-in-One Sponsors Berwyn and Betty Petersen Fred and Ardie Maschmann |
Bronze Sponsors Byron State Bank Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat, Dr. Bowen Kathy and Roger Retzlaff Solution One |
Breakfast Sponsors Dick Walsh Insurance Grace Lutheran Church Hiland Dairy Company Hebron Rotary Club |
Hole Sponsors Diode Telecom Tom Posey Real Estate and Appraisal Kent and Kris Reckewey Women of the ELCA– Christ’s Lutheran Church |
Flag Prize Sponsors 81 Trailer Sales Ray and Eileen Asche Blue Valley Bowl (x2) Carleton Body Shop (x2) Eakes Office Supplies First Choice Vending (x9) MetalQuest Unlimited Nebraska Health Care Association Price Funeral Home Riverside Motel Southeast Valley Irrigation (x2) True Value |
Other Sponsors Bethany Lutheran Church Breezy Pointe Farms Hergott Enterprises Hebron Chamber of Commerce
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Special Thanks To Hebron Country Club Nate Casey Robert Harms Idonna Kripal Carlece Kenner Janelle Bruning Deb Craig Sharon Ebke Ken Else Shari Fischer Pat Kenner Fred Maschmann Berwyn Petersen Lloyd VanCleef Kelli Day Kathy Retzlaff Nikki Drohman Alan Jarecki Pam Kozeal |
Golf Teams: Brase Farms Breezy Pointe Farms Bruning State Bank Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Capital Sanitary/ LTC Midwest Cornerstone Bank Crop Production Services Draeger-McDonald Nikki Drohman Team Farm Bureau Financial Services Doug Fintel Team Foundation for Thayer County Health Services Eric Krupicka Team Norder Supply Peace Lutheran Church Price Funeral Home Quality Concrete Reinke Manufacturing Team #1 Reinke Manufacturing Team #2 St. John Lutheran Church #1 St. John Lutheran Church #2 Sudbeck, Lubben and Pulliam Sysco Thayer County Bank |