VHS History

Lifetimes of wisdom and experience are passed on to us by our elders. But often, their contributions are forgotten, and their special needs ignored. It's our mission to give these members of our community a place to feel respected, safe, comfortable and happy. It's the least they deserve after giving us so much.

- Jack and Eldora

Vetter Health Services began in 1975 when Jack and Eldora Vetter bought a nursing home in Fairbury, a small Nebraska town.

It was perfect for them. They knew about rural community needs because they both had lived in small towns. They believed and practiced a rural work ethic. Jack already had worked in the nursing home industry for years. Most important, they were eager to provide the kind of personal care they knew many elderly people needed.

The Vetters brought to their work a deep understanding of a nursing home resident's need for dignity in life - a need beyond routine care. Filling this need became their primary goal - a personal mission. The idea of dignity in life guided them in each decision they made about the care of their residents.

With the help of dedicated associates, Jack and Eldora's values grew into a successful company, extending their care to the residents of many more nursing homes. Today, in every Vetter facility, you'll see quality services truly based on the needs of each resident - including the need for dignity.

Today, VHS's reputation for quality care is nationally known. Many companies ask VHS to share their knowledge. By benchmarking, VHS is making a difference - teaching others how to provide "Dignity in Life" the Vetter Way.