Residents in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and long-term care settings often face complex medical and emotional challenges. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and dementia-related behavioral changes are common and can significantly affect a resident’s quality of life, recovery, and overall health.

At Community Healthcare Partners (CHP), behavioral health is recognized as an essential part of comprehensive care. By integrating psychiatric services directly into long-term care facilities, CHP helps ensure residents receive timely evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and coordinated support alongside their medical care.

Psychotropic medications are frequently used in these settings—from antidepressants and sleep medications to treatments for mood disorders or behavioral symptoms associated with dementia. Even commonly prescribed medications require careful oversight in older adults due to medical complexity, medication interactions, and increased sensitivity to side effects. Having a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner involved in the care team helps ensure these medications are used safely, appropriately, and effectively.

CHP’s behavioral health services are led by Amanda Sumner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a full-time Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving facilities across the Omaha, Fremont, and Lincoln areas. Amanda provides on-site psychiatric evaluation and medication management for residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care settings.

Supporting behavioral health services across Nebraska, Rebecca Wheeler, MSN, PMHNP-BC, provides care for facilities in the Grand Island and Hastings areas. Brandy Wallin, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, serves facilities throughout eastern Nebraska—expanding access to psychiatric care across the region.

By bringing psychiatric expertise directly into skilled nursing and assisted living communities, CHP strengthens its commitment to continuity of care and whole-person health. Integrating behavioral health into the care team helps ensure residents receive the support they need—both medically and emotionally—while remaining in the place they call home.