Bickford of Lincoln
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lincoln, NE

Bickford of Lincoln

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lincoln, NE

Overview of Bickford of Lincoln

Bickford of Lincoln offers assisted living and memory care services in Lincoln, Nebraska. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while maintaining individual private living spaces, and memory care provides a secured environment with staff supervision for individuals prone to wandering. The facility also accommodates short-term respite stays for individuals whose primary caregivers need time away.

Directed by Angie Nutter, the property features private accommodations and allows residents to keep household pets. Community amenities include on-site dining, a hair salon, and an in-house pharmacy, enabling residents to access meals and routine personal services in the building. Daily programming offers physical exercise, group outings, and themed events, supported by arranged transportation.

Located in a neighborhood with a walk score of 74, the surrounding area allows non-driving residents to accomplish many routine errands on foot.

Families researching long-term care or short-term respite solutions in Lincoln can connect with Bickford of Lincoln to request additional details or arrange a tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #14 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 37 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nebraska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
29 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #15 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 15th out of 170 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
74 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$160/Day

Certifications & Programs

Montessori Inspired Lifestyle — Center for Applied Research in DementiaMemory-care programming adapting Montessori methods to dementia: structured, purposeful activities matched to each resident's remaining abilities to support independence and engagement. Based on published research; implementation varies by community.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Routine Health Screenings

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Daily Living Assistance
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Home maintenance
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Library
Laundry
Parking
Private Dining Room
Pet Therapy
Activities
Guitar Sessions
Happy Hour
Excursions
Musical Performances
Theme Days
Family Gatherings and Holiday Events

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationYes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bickford of Lincoln.
  • Diabetic-friendly options.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room

Contact Bickford of Lincoln

Managed by Angie Nutter

Executive Director

Places of interest near Bickford of Lincoln

Address 4.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Bickford of Lincoln's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.05 miles to nearest hospital (Bryan Pine Lake Campus)

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Compare Assisted Living around Lincoln

Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Lexington Assisted Living
AL
Lincoln
104
Facility 104
NE AVG 74
Rank #29 / 136
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 45
Rank #47 / 170
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 25
Rank #18 / 37
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NE AVG 73.6%
Rank #18 / 103
A+Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #38 / 124
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #26 / 124
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #26 / 124
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #26 / 124
Gateway Vista
AL
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 74
Rank #42 / 136
No
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 45
Rank #21 / 170
Medicaid and Medicare (80)
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 25
Rank #27 / 37
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
NE AVG 73.6%
Rank #21 / 103
-Tonya NoackGateway Properties, Inc16
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 7
Rank #97 / 124
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #79 / 124
85
Facility 85
NE AVG 52
Rank #102 / 124
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #115 / 124
AVIVA Woodlands
AL
MC
RC
Lincoln
107
Facility 107
NE AVG 74
Rank #26 / 136
No
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 45
Rank #156 / 170
--
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
NE AVG 73.6%
Rank #45 / 103
-Candyce HaydenLincoln 9421 Opco, LLC8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #38 / 124
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 124
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 124
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 124
The Residence at Gramercy
AL
IL
RC
Lincoln
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 74
Rank #14 / 136
Yes
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 45
Rank #67 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NE AVG 73.6%
Rank #48 / 103
-Sylvia SlattenCima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC6
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #49 / 124
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #46 / 124
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #44 / 124
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #48 / 124
Bickford of Lincoln
AL
MC
Lincoln-Yes
74
Facility 74
NE AVG 45
Rank #15 / 170
Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
NE AVG 25
Rank #14 / 37
--Angie Nutter------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Nebraska

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NE specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General
Receive Nebraska Medicaid, have a disability or be over age 65, meet nursing-facility level of care, and need waiver services.

What it provides

  • Assessed waiver services may include adult day services; assisted living; respite and supports in the home.
Caregiver respite

Lifespan Respite Services

Lifespan Respite Services

Eligibility

General
Lifespan Respite supports eligible unpaid caregivers of a person of any age with a qualifying special need, not only caregivers of people age 60+.

What it provides

  • Eligible respite assistance provides temporary caregiver relief. The official program describes an additional $2,000 per eligibility period for qualifying exceptional circumstances.
In-home support

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Eligibility

General
Medicaid Personal Assistance Services help people with a chronic medical condition or disability with activities such as bathing or dressing; financial and authorization requirements are determined by Medicaid.

What it provides

  • Assessed assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing. The participant may choose the provider and direct care.
In-home and community support

Social Services for Aged and Disabled Adults (SSAD)

Social Services for Aged and Disabled Adults (SSAD)

Eligibility

General
People who are aged, blind or disabled and meet program income and assessed service-need rules; assistance is coordinated with other available programs.

What it provides

  • Authorized help may include chores; adult day services; meals; homemaker instruction and transportation.
In-home disability support

Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS)

Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS)

Eligibility

General
Nebraska residents of any age with a professionally documented severe, chronic disability and qualifying disability-related needs; income and resource rules and other available funding are considered.

What it provides

  • Funding for approved disability-related services or equipment; potentially including personal care; housekeeping; adaptive equipment and home modifications; up to $400 monthly or $4,800 annually.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NE specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Lincoln

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Bickford of Lincoln in a walkable area?
Bickford of Lincoln has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 How long has Bickford of Lincoln been in business?
Bickford of Lincoln has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Bickford of Lincoln?
Yes, Bickford of Lincoln allows residents to bring their pets.
04 How much does Bickford of Lincoln cost per month?
Pricing at Bickford of Lincoln starts at $4,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of Bickford of Lincoln?
Yes — there are 15 photos of Bickford of Lincoln in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Bickford of Lincoln provide?
Bickford of Lincoln offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
07 What is the address of Bickford of Lincoln?
Bickford of Lincoln is located at 4451 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516.