Pioneer Manor

08/23/2025

Friendly Festival Parade!

08/12/2025

Happy Birthday Dee! We hope you had a wonderful day!

08/12/2025

Yesterday we had a nice bday party for Brad and Thank you to Pete Butler and Jack Jones for coming to sing for Brad. He said it was a great birthday!

08/08/2025

Happy Birthday to Iris Davis on the 3rd and Tony Roffers today!
We love celebrating with each of our residents!

08/05/2025

https://www.chamberlainchapel.com/obituaries/marilyn-kutschara

View Marilyn Kutschara's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/05/2025

Congratulations to Courtney Jackson for 3 years as Pioneer Manors Dietary Manager!

Thank you for all you do for our residents!

08/05/2025

Congratulations Lexi Buettner on 16 years at Pioneer Manor
I started working at the Pioneer Manor daycare in 2009. It
was the perfect job while I was in college. I stayed there until I had
completed both my bachelors and master’s degrees. After getting married and having 2 kids I chose to stay at daycare to be with them until they got a little older. In 2019, I took the administrative assistant position and have loved staying within Pioneer Manor. My favorite thing about the position is watching our small-town nursing home provide such amazing care to people we love within our community. Our staff is excited to come to work because of all the close connections we have with each other and the residents

Thank you for everything you do for our residents!

08/05/2025

Congratulations Dawn Blonien on 41 years at Pioneer Manor!
She says that Pioneer Manor has been her home away from home and the best part is loving the residents and their families. Plus, as an added bonus she has made many good friends along the way.
Thank you for everything you do for our residents!

08/01/2025

Pioneer Manor is proud to recognize Amaryllis Wayman as our Employee of the Month for August 2025!
Amaryllis has been a valued team member for nearly five years, and her dedication continues to shine every day. Her coworkers describe her as a hard worker with a positive attitude, always ready to lend a hand and go the extra mile—not only for her own department but for others as well.
She is kind, dependable, and self-motivated, with excellent time management and leadership skills. As a key part of our evening shift team, Amaryllis consistently demonstrates reliability by showing up on time, rarely calling in, and often picking up extra shifts to help ensure smooth operations.
Most recently, she has taken on an important role with our Care Plan team, making sure that each resident’s needs and preferences are honored in their daily care. Her compassion and dedication to resident well-being truly reflect the values we uphold at Pioneer Manor.
Thank you, Amaryllis, for all that you do—you make a difference every single day!

07/26/2025

🎶 Share Your Talent – Brighten a Life! 🎤
Volunteer Entertainers Wanted at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE
Do you sing, play an instrument, dance, tell stories, perform magic, or simply love to make people smile?
Pioneer Manor is looking for passionate and friendly volunteers to bring joy and connection to our residents through music, laughter, and fun!
👵🎹 Whether you're a seasoned performer or just enjoy sharing your gifts, your presence can make a big difference in someone’s day. Our residents love:
✅ Musical performances
✅ Storytelling or reading
✅ Magic tricks or comedy
✅ Dance or movement demos
✅ Cultural presentations
✅ Puppet shows and crafts with kids
✅ Seasonal or holiday acts
Just one hour can create a lasting memory.
📅 Flexible scheduling | 🧡 No long-term commitment | 😄 Smiles guaranteed!
To volunteer or learn more, contact:
📞 308-638-4483
📧 activities@pioneermanor.net
📍 318 N 3rd St Hay Springs, NE 69347
🌐 pioneermanor.net
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi

07/23/2025

Kelsey Opitz, daughter of Kevin and Linda Kudrna, grew up in Hay Springs, Nebraska, alongside her siblings Chris Drake and Trisha Kudrna. She graduated from Hay Springs High School in 2012 and went on to earn her Associate of Science degree from Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) in Scottsbluff in 2014.

Following her time at WNCC, Kelsey attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center for a year before relocating to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. While in South Dakota, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank and began building a family with her significant other, Mike Opitz. In December 2015, they welcomed their first son, Brantley, and in 2019, their family grew again with the arrival of twin boys, Parker and Blaine.

Later that year, Kelsey and her family made the decision to return to Hay Springs. Upon moving back, she purchased the Main Street Grind coffee shop from her sister. In October 2021, during a staffing shortage amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Kelsey stepped in as a part-time CNA at Pioneer Manor. That experience sparked a deeper interest in healthcare, and in August 2022, she enrolled in the LPN program at WNCC in Alliance.
After earning her LPN in 2023, Kelsey continued her work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home while pursuing her long-term goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. She was accepted into the LPN-to-RN Bridge Program at WNCC and graduated with her RN in May 2025.
We are excited to welcome Kelsey as the new Director of Nursing at Pioneer Manor. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to our residents and staff make her a valuable leader in our community.

07/15/2025

We would love to talk to you about working with our team!! Apply now!

Come join our team!