Best Assisted Living in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 175 assisted living communities in NE using NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NE
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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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 75
Rank #30 / 137
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 46
Rank #47 / 171
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 25
Rank #18 / 37
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #21 / 105
A+Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #27 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 126
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #27 / 126
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 75
Rank #43 / 137
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 46
Rank #78 / 171
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 25
Rank #9 / 37
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #59 / 105
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #27 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 126
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #30 / 126
Trinity Village
AL
HOS
IL
Papillion
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 75
Rank #122 / 137
Yes
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 46
Rank #83 / 171
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 25
Rank #24 / 37
-A+Lyndsy EngelOmaha Ne 68154 Suite 5005
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #27 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 126
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 75
Rank #28 / 137
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 46
Rank #86 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 25
Rank #33 / 37
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 126
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
Carter Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Blair
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 75
Rank #120 / 137
Yes
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 46
Rank #163 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 25
Rank #11 / 37
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #34 / 105
-Erin DyeCarter Aid Opco LLC5
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #27 / 126
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #45 / 126
0.6
Facility 0.6
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #53 / 126
Riverside Lodge Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 75
Rank #50 / 137
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 46
Rank #113 / 171
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 25
Rank #6 / 37
-A+Kimberly Andrews-7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 126
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
Heritage Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue
160
Facility 160
NE AVG 75
Rank #4 / 137
Yes
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 46
Rank #99 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 25
Rank #27 / 37
54.4%
Facility 54.4%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #92 / 105
-Autumn Durham-3
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #27 / 126
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #27 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #39 / 126
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #56 / 126
Ridgewood Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bennington
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 75
Rank #36 / 137
Yes
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 46
Rank #164 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 25
Rank #31 / 37
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #62 / 105
A+Sarah GebhardtGahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #47 / 126
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #59 / 126
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 126
Cottonwood Senior Living
AL
Columbus
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 75
Rank #101 / 137
No
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 46
Rank #108 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 25
Rank #11 / 37
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #57 / 105
-Angela LurthColumbus Al, LLC8
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #80 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #47 / 126
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #51 / 126
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 126
Remington Heights Retirement
AL
IL
Omaha (West Omaha)
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 75
Rank #47 / 137
Yes
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 46
Rank #95 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 25
Rank #20 / 37
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #102 / 105
A+Heather Holmes-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #47 / 126
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #57 / 126
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #56 / 126

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 175 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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The Lexington Assisted Living

5550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
Overview of The Lexington Assisted Living

With over 26 years of care, The Lexington Assisted Living provides assisted living in Lincoln, NE. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Activities are also available, promoting interaction.

The home has 104 beds, with an occupancy of 88.5%. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. This suggests that a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations on their own. The Lincoln ALF operates the community, while Stacey Greenfield serves as administrator.

Contact The Lexington Assisted Living

Overview of Westgate Assisted Living

Westgate Assisted Living offers assisted living and respite care in Omaha’s South Central Omaha neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private living space, while respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may suit someone who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 80 beds, with studios, one bedroom units, deluxe one bedroom units, two bedroom units and companion suites. The range of layouts can work for someone living alone, a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Residents can use a full service beauty salon and barbershop, a fitness room with classes, a Wellness Program and rehabilitation services on site. Community transportation is available, and religious services are offered for residents who wish to participate. A Walk Score of 50 is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain errands independently. Westgate Assisted Living is wheelchair accessible and is administered by Verlynn Winnicki and operated by Snh Neb Tenant.

Contact Westgate Assisted Living

Overview of Trinity Village

A member of the Immanuel community, Trinity Village is where residents thrive, with a unique experience for every senior. The retirement home community is a place where comfort and convenience are met, ensuring that residents receive only the finest solutions to retirement living. Trinity Village is guaranteed to take traditional long-term care to the next level of senior living experience in Des Moines.

Offering 24-hour care for independent 55+ retirement living and assisted living, The Immanuel lifestyle is centered on lifelong learning and wellness– residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and faith.

Starting Price $2,672/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Aksarben Village Senior Living Community

Aksarben Village Senior Living Community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Omaha, Nebraska. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Needs can change over time. The three care levels allow a resident to move between them without leaving the community, which can provide continuity as more support becomes necessary. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a single resident one private space or allowing a couple to move together. The community has 105 beds.

The area has a Walk Score of 48, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. Colleen Jones is the administrator, and Mid O operates the community. The setting may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, needs help with daily tasks, or requires secured memory care as needs change.

Starting Price $4,755/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Carter Place Senior Living

Bask in the warmth of the welcoming neighborhood of Joann Drive, Blair, NE, Carter Place Senior Living is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care. Featuring snug and sophisticated accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments, seniors have a relaxing and secure retirement within the community. Optimize your freedom with top-tier care and support from a competent and specially trained team.

With seniors’ well-being and preferences in mind, Carter Place Senior Living carefully curates engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Filled with bright and friendly spaces, Carter Place Senior Living is ideal for seniors who want to spend their retirement in peace and convenience.

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Overview of Riverside Lodge Retirement Community

Riverside Lodge Retirement Community provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grand Island, Nebraska. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Riverside Lodge Retirement Community opened in 1988 and has 75 beds. Housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with a studio suited to one person and a two bedroom layout able to accommodate a couple or companion.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Community transportation is available for residents who do not drive. A salon, barber, spa, restaurant, chapel, courtyard, garden, patio, and putting green offer places for personal care, dining, religious services, and outdoor or recreational activities; pets are allowed, and Kimberly Andrews serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Heritage Ridge

Heritage Ridge offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in Bellevue, NE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

All four care levels are on one campus. Heritage Ridge may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 160 beds, creating a residential setting with more residents and staff.

Private apartments include studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom layout could suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community.

A secured outdoor courtyard gives residents an outdoor area within an enclosed setting. Scheduled transportation with a chair lift supports accessible travel for outings and appointments. Restaurant style dining, anytime dining, snacks and a private dining room provide several dining arrangements, including space for family events, while a salon and barbershop, exercise facilities, a movie theater, rehabilitation services and religious services are all on site. A Walk Score of 44 describes a car dependent area where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands. Autumn Durham serves as administrator, and Heritage Communities owns and operates Heritage Ridge.

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Overview of Ridgewood Senior Living

Ridgewood Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bennington, NE. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services but no daily care. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 88 beds and offers private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A two-bedroom apartment can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, while a studio offers one private living space.

Residents can spend time in the landscaped outdoor courtyard, use the salon and barbershop or exercise facilities, and eat in the restaurant-style dining area. A private dining room is available for family events. Activities include gardening, live music performances, trips to local museums, family nights, games, and a bridge group, while the chapel and prayer groups provide settings for residents who want them.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a companion animal when moving in. Sarah Gebhardt serves as the administrator, and Gahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub operates the community.

Contact Ridgewood Senior Living

Overview of Cottonwood Senior Living

Cottonwood Senior Living is an assisted living community in Columbus, Nebraska. Residents receive help with daily living tasks while living in a studio or one bedroom layout, with personalized care plans organizing that assistance around individual needs.

Staffing is available around the clock. The community has 47 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting, and respite care offers a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Assisted living starts at $3,880 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Restaurant style dining and chef prepared meals provide a prepared dining option, while wellness programming adds scheduled activities centered on resident well being.

Rehabilitation services and transportation are available. Columbus Al operates the community, Angela Lurth serves as administrator, and a Walk Score of 39 means the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $3,880/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Overview of Remington Heights Retirement

Remington Heights Retirement offers assisted living and independent living in Omaha, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels can suit someone whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Remington Heights Retirement may be a fit for a person who wants independent living now and assisted living available if daily support becomes necessary. The community has 79 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Heather Holmes serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, and it may suit a resident who expects to rely on arranged transportation or assistance for errands rather than walk to most daily destinations.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Nebraska

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 175 assisted living facilities in Nebraska. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Nebraska?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Nebraska, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Nebraska?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Nebraska at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,428The average monthly cost across facilities in Nebraska. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Nebraska. 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Nebraska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90