Waterford at College View
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lincoln, NE

Waterford at College View

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lincoln, NE

Overview of Waterford at College View

Waterford at College View, in Lincoln, NE, handles assisted living and memory care. Assisted living residents live in studios, and staff step in for bathing, dressing, and medication. For residents whose dementia carries a chance of wandering off, memory care means supervision in a secured space.

Life-enrichment activities and exercise are on the calendar, along with a running list of upcoming events, classes, and gatherings. Grooming has a salon on site, and the patio gives residents a place outdoors.

Waterford scores 73 for Walk Score, which is very walkable, leaving most errands to be run on foot, including by residents who don’t drive. Residents are free to keep a pet with them.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #16 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 16th 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.
73 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesSafe & Secured Entrances/Exits, Emergency Call System

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Physician Referral Assistance
Medication ManagementListed as: Medication administration
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24/7 medical staff on site

Additional Services

3 services
Individualized Care Plan Development
Day Services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation to medical appointments

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Apartment
In-Room Features
In-Unit Small Refrigerator In-Unit Microwave

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Waterford at College View's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Waterford at College View 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 Waterford at College View

Is Waterford at College View in a walkable area?

Waterford at College View has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Waterford at College View have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Waterford at College View on this page.

Are pets allowed at Waterford at College View?

Yes, Waterford at College View allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Waterford at College View?

The team at Waterford at College View can be reached at home@thewaterford.net.

Are there photos of Waterford at College View?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Waterford at College View in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Waterford at College View provide?

Waterford at College View offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Waterford at College View?

Waterford at College View is located at 4800 S 48Th St, Lincoln, NE 68516.

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