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 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 15th out of 171 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

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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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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 Residence at Gramercy
AL
IL
RC
Lincoln
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 74
Rank #15 / 137
Yes
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 45
Rank #67 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #52 / 105
-Sylvia SlattenCima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC6
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #47 / 126
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #45 / 126
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #49 / 126
AVIVA Woodlands
AL
MC
RC
Lincoln
107
Facility 107
NE AVG 74
Rank #27 / 137
No
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 45
Rank #157 / 171
--
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #50 / 105
-Candyce HaydenLincoln 9421 Opco, LLC8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 126
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 126
The Lexington Assisted Living
AL
Lincoln
104
Facility 104
NE AVG 74
Rank #30 / 137
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 45
Rank #47 / 171
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 25
Rank #18 / 37
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #21 / 105
A+Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 126
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #27 / 126
Gateway Vista
AL
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 74
Rank #43 / 137
No
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 45
Rank #21 / 171
Medicaid and Medicare (80)
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 25
Rank #27 / 37
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #19 / 105
-Tonya NoackGateway Properties, Inc16
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 7
Rank #99 / 126
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #81 / 126
85
Facility 85
NE AVG 52
Rank #104 / 126
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #116 / 126
Bickford of Lincoln
AL
MC
Lincoln-Yes
74
Facility 74
NE AVG 45
Rank #15 / 171
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 for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Bickford of Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Lincoln

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.

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.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Lincoln?

Yes, Bickford of Lincoln allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

Are there photos of Bickford of Lincoln?

Yes — there are 15 photos of Bickford of Lincoln in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Bickford of Lincoln provide?

Bickford of Lincoln offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Bickford of Lincoln?

Bickford of Lincoln is located at 4451 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516.

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