Our Community
CountryHouse at 70th & O Street in Lincoln.
CountryHouse’s third Lincoln location, constructed at 70th and O Street, offers exceptional memory care in a beautiful, historic setting. Constructed on the site of the Leavitt House, which was home to acting chief surgeons of the historic Veteran’s Hospital, our one-of-a-kind memory care residence has been carefully designed to complement the adjacent Veterans Administration buildings and grounds. Not only are we dedicated to providing a beautiful home—we’re also committed to creating and ensuring joy each and every day for our memory care residents.
Two sister locations are located at 84th and Pine Lake and 25th and Old Cheney in Lincoln.
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Community Features:
- A beautiful secure courtyard with a patio, grill, circulating creek, gazebo, strolling path and putting green.
- Comfortable living spaces and areas for fun activities.
- Spacious dining area and delicious homemade meals.
- Comfortable theatre room that hosts regular movie screenings.
- Hearthside rooms on second floor. The environment on the second floor offers a smaller, more intimate experience.
Virtual Tour
Check out our beautiful community for yourself by viewing the virtual tour below. If you want to see our community in person, contact us for a tour.
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Our Leaders
The heart of CountryHouse really shines through in our people. Our team members understand the difference between caring and giving care, and they’re committed to infusing our philosophy of treating people like family into everything they do.
| Jill Strouf was named Executive Director of CountryHouse in March 2022 and began leading the team the following month. While new to CountryHouse, Jill is a longtime member of the Agemark family. She served as Director of The Kensington in Beatrice, NE for seven years. Jill brings a wide-range of experience working with seniors to CountryHouse. She started first as a volunteer in a nursing home as a teenager and later worked as a nurse before moving into administrative roles in senior living. Her passion is ensuring those in her care experience joy each day. Jill is a Licensed Practical Nurse, a certified Assisted Living Administrator and is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In 2020, she was named Agemark Senior Living’s Director of the Year. A native of Beatrice, Jill and her husband Matt have two daughters, Axley and Oakley. Together, the family lives on an acreage outside of DeWitt. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, especially in the great outdoors. |
“I chose to join CountryHouse and Agemark because they really care about the people who live here. I’m so impressed with our corporate team and all that I have met have been helpful, friendly and they truly set an example for the community leaders to follow.” | Donna Ashenfelter is the Dining Services Manager for CountryHouse. A Certified Dietary Manager since 1987, she brings incredible experience to her role at our community. Prior to CountryHouse, Donna worked in dining services for multiple senior living communities over a 34 year period. She has experience in all levels of care including assisted living, memory care, long-term care, rehab and skilled nursing. She also has vast managerial experience and in the past, managed teams of more than 45 individuals in cooking and serving roles. Donna was always drawn to working with seniors and feels she has a lot to learn from them. She enjoys interacting with residents and finds great joy from putting a smile on their faces with a wonderful meal.
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| Hailey Bax is the Life Enrichment Coach at CountryHouse. In her role, she impacts the social, intellectual, spiritual and physical health of all residents of the community. She plans all activities in the community and outings outside of the community. Hailey attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health and Wellness in 2020. Prior to joining our team, she was a Health Coach for Profile by Sanford from June 2020 to August 2021. Hailey chose to pursue a career in senior living because she wanted the opportunity to connect with seniors and provide support to enhance their lives every day. She specifically pursued memory care because she finds working with residents with memory loss particularly rewarding. |
“I’m excited to be part of the team here at CountryHouse. I love that we’re a family. I truly enjoy the people I work with!” | Rowell Capasilian is the Maintenance Supervisor at CountryHouse. He keeps our community in tip top shape with his handy skills and attention to detail. Rowell first joined the team at CountryHouse in a housekeeping capacity before earning his current role. He loves working hands on with residents of our community and enjoys helping them with any needs they may have. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and is a licensed criminologist. He and his wife have been married for three years and recently moved to the United States from the Philippines. |
 | Stacy Randels rejoined the Agemark family as Director of Operations in March 2020. She had previously served as Director of CountryHouse in Omaha from 2015-2016. Stacy has worked in healthcare for 25 years, including serving roles at other senior living residences. She most recently served as a clinic manager for Nebraska Medicine. In her role, she oversees a number of Agemark Communities, including CountryHouse in Lincoln and Elkhorn, NE, and The Meriwether in La Vista, NE. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication and a master’s degree in healthcare administration. “I believe very strongly in Agemark’s company values and am so excited to be part of a company that is looking to innovate and grow while maintaining an amazing culture and placing great emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.” Stacy is married to James and has three children: Allie, Christian and Emma. |
Activities Calendar
Residents in our care enjoy a variety of life enriching activities. View our activity calendar to see more. Click on the day for more detail.