Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Grand Island, NE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in Grand Island, NE using Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NE

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

May 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

Other senior care options in Grand Island:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Grand Island, NE. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 50/ 100

Avg No. of Beds: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Grand Island, NE. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.


Riverside Lodge Retirement Community	AL IL MC RC	Grand Island	75 Facility 75 NE AVG 81 Rank #91 / 228	Yes	35 Facility 35 NE AVG 46 Rank #197 / 296	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	Kimberly Andrews	-	7	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 7 Rank #1 / 164	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 15 Rank #1 / 164	- Facility - NE AVG 52 Rank #1 / 164	0.0 Facility 0.0 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #1 / 164
The Heritage at Sagewood	AL MC RC	Grand Island	136 Facility 136 NE AVG 81 Rank #29 / 228	Yes	31 Facility 31 NE AVG 46 Rank #217 / 296	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	Gretchen Hueftle	The Heritage At Sagewood Operating, LLC	4	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 7 Rank #1 / 164	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 15 Rank #1 / 164	- Facility - NE AVG 52 Rank #1 / 164	0.0 Facility 0.0 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #1 / 164
Lebensraum Assisted Living	AL	Grand Island	33 Facility 33 NE AVG 81 Rank #215 / 228	Yes	31 Facility 31 NE AVG 46 Rank #217 / 296	Suite	93.9%	A+	Megan Corona	J.c.d.h., Inc	10	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 7 Rank #55 / 164	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 15 Rank #64 / 164	11 Facility 11 NE AVG 52 Rank #69 / 164	1.1 Facility 1.1 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #69 / 164
Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island	AL IL MC	Grand Island	42 Facility 42 NE AVG 81 Rank #193 / 228	Yes	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 46 Rank #267 / 296	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	90.5%	-	Sophia Acosta	Tsmm Management, LLC	5	1 Facility 1 NE AVG 7 Rank #29 / 164	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 15 Rank #49 / 164	4 Facility 4 NE AVG 52 Rank #54 / 164	0.8 Facility 0.8 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #62 / 164
Bickford of Grand Island	AL MC	Grand Island	-	Yes	22 Facility 22 NE AVG 46 Rank #240 / 296	-	-	A+	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village	AL IL NH RC SNF	Grand Island	67 Facility 67 NE AVG 81 Rank #112 / 228	Yes	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 46 Rank #285 / 296	1 Bed / 2 Bed	72.1%	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Edgewood Vista	AL ADC IL MC RC	Grand Island	-	No	46 Facility 46 NE AVG 46 Rank #160 / 296	Studio	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center	AL MC NH SNF	Grand Island	-	No	15 Facility 15 NE AVG 46 Rank #260 / 296	3.3 miles from city center	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village	AL IL NH RC SNF	Grand Island	67 Facility 67 NE AVG 81 Rank #112 / 228	No	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	-	89.6%	-	Administrator Danielle Muir	-	19	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 7 Rank #134 / 164	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 15 Rank #130 / 164	110 Facility 110 NE AVG 52 Rank #150 / 164	5.8 Facility 5.8 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #155 / 164
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview	AL MC NH SNF	Grand Island	95 Facility 95 NE AVG 81 Rank #69 / 228	No	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	-	57.9%	-	Administrator Tammy Weston	-	29	18 Facility 18 NE AVG 7 Rank #152 / 164	13 Facility 13 NE AVG 15 Rank #138 / 164	115 Facility 115 NE AVG 52 Rank #152 / 164	4.0 Facility 4.0 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #117 / 164
The Cedars at Broadwell	AL NH	Grand Island	76 Facility 76 NE AVG 81 Rank #90 / 228	No	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	-	81.6%	-	Administrator Brittany Murphy	-	18	6 Facility 6 NE AVG 7 Rank #88 / 164	9 Facility 9 NE AVG 15 Rank #102 / 164	73 Facility 73 NE AVG 52 Rank #110 / 164	4.1 Facility 4.1 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #125 / 164

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Overview of The Cedars at Broadwell

The Cedars at Broadwell is a 76-bed nursing home that provides skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services with 24-hour staffing. Admissions focus primarily on Medicaid recipients, who make up 77% of the census, alongside clients utilizing Medicare and private pay. Residents record an average length of stay of 88 days. Business records indicate notable financial and operational strain, highlighted by declining occupancy trends and a net operating loss of $326 thousand.

Oversight files from state health departments show a sharp contrast between excellent recent inspection reports and weaker long-term clinical data. The home’s most recent routine inspection in February 2025 turned up zero deficiencies, continuing a recent trend of clean state compliance reviews and unsubstantiated consumer complaints. This recent progress follows a heavier historical footprint, including 73 citations over a 15-year window, a $17,000 regulatory fine in 2024, and a 2018 substantiated complaint regarding injury protection.

Daily personnel depth tracks below average, with total nursing care averaging 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident daily to run 25% below the state norm, while registered nurse hours sit 44% below the state baseline. Clinical quality tracking aligns with these lower staffing volumes; long-stay charts show functional physical decline and walking deterioration running 23% to 47% worse than state averages, and short-stay records reveal serious fall rates at nearly four times the Nebraska average.

Families assessing regional skilled nursing options or short-term physical rehabilitation can look over these public records to analyze the provider’s overall trends. Since the official tracking profiles document strong recent compliance and zero deficiencies alongside thin daily care hours, elevated short-stay fall risks, and chronic long-term functional decline marks, the paperwork points to a facility with an improved regulatory record but persistent clinical challenges.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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What is the average cost of assisted living in Grand Island, NE?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Grand Island, NE is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Grand Island, NE?

Assisted living in Grand Island, NE typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Grand Island, NE?

Assisted living facilities in Grand Island, NE typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Nebraska?

Assisted living in Nebraska supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Nebraska?

Assisted living in Nebraska is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Nebraska Medicaid cover assisted living?

Nebraska Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Nebraska) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.