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.
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- Diabetic-friendly options.
- Private dining room for family events.
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4.7 miles from city center
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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Greenfield | The Lincoln Alf, Ltd | 7 | 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 Noack | Gateway Properties, Inc | 16 | 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 Hayden | Lincoln 9421 Opco, LLC | 8 | 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 Slatten | Cima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC | 6 | 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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Nebraska
Bickford of Lincoln is in Lincoln, Nebraska. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
















