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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 176 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Hay Springs
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 74
Rank #79 / 137
No
23
Facility 23
NE AVG 45
Rank #137 / 170
-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #22 / 104
Administrator Krystyn TurmanCity Of Hay Springs29
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 7
Rank #110 / 127
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 15
Rank #126 / 127
101
Facility 101
NE AVG 52
Rank #116 / 127
3.5
Facility 3.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #86 / 127
Wakefield Health Care Center
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wakefield
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 74
Rank #114 / 137
No
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 45
Rank #77 / 170
-
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #90 / 104
Administrator Traci HaglundCity Of Wakefield11
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 7
Rank #94 / 127
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 15
Rank #89 / 127
46
Facility 46
NE AVG 52
Rank #84 / 127
4.2
Facility 4.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #103 / 127
Elwood Care Center
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Elwood
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 74
Rank #101 / 137
No
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 45
Rank #106 / 170
-
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #73 / 104
Administrator Kate ReinersVillage Of Elwood15
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #80 / 127
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 15
Rank #89 / 127
89
Facility 89
NE AVG 52
Rank #108 / 127
5.9
Facility 5.9
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #121 / 127
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola
AL
NH
RC
Osceola
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 74
Rank #101 / 137
No
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 45
Rank #86 / 170
-
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #59 / 104
Administrator Melissa VandewalleGood Samaritan Society - Osceola12
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #80 / 127
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #81 / 127
93
Facility 93
NE AVG 52
Rank #113 / 127
7.8
Facility 7.8
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #127 / 127
Beaver City Manor
AL
NH
Beaver City
30
Facility 30
NE AVG 74
Rank #132 / 137
No
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 45
Rank #112 / 170
Medicaid and Medicare (30)
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #70 / 104
Angela WoodringCity Of Beaver City21
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #80 / 127
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 15
Rank #105 / 127
126
Facility 126
NE AVG 52
Rank #125 / 127
6.0
Facility 6.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #122 / 127
Chrisoma West
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Holdrege
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 74
Rank #74 / 137
No
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 45
Rank #169 / 170
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #1 / 104
Kendra Norton-21
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 7
Rank #110 / 127
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 15
Rank #112 / 127
103
Facility 103
NE AVG 52
Rank #119 / 127
4.9
Facility 4.9
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #112 / 127
Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Rehabilitation Wayne
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 74
Rank #74 / 137
Yes
68
Facility 68
NE AVG 45
Rank #22 / 170
-
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #88 / 104
Administrator Martin BrownLindahl Healthcare, Inc14
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 7
Rank #103 / 127
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 15
Rank #105 / 127
92
Facility 92
NE AVG 52
Rank #112 / 127
6.6
Facility 6.6
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #126 / 127
Madison House
AL
Norfolk
46
Facility 46
NE AVG 74
Rank #105 / 137
No
82
Facility 82
NE AVG 45
Rank #6 / 170
-
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #96 / 104
Administrator Candace GibsonOxford Nebraska Capital LLC12
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 7
Rank #106 / 127
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #81 / 127
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 52
Rank #79 / 127
2.8
Facility 2.8
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #78 / 127
Highland Park Assisted Living
AL
Alliance
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 74
Rank #114 / 137
No
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 45
Rank #68 / 170
-
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #64 / 104
--6
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 127
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #61 / 127
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #51 / 127
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 127
Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Lincoln
131
Facility 131
NE AVG 74
Rank #14 / 137
Yes
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 45
Rank #153 / 170
--Administrator Katie Mathiesen-3
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 127
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 127

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 176 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Madison House

1120 North 1St Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
Overview of Madison House

Madison House provides assisted living in Norfolk, NE. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while maintaining their own apartments.

Madison House has 46 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. The community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

An 82 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Administrator Candace Gibson leads Madison House, which is operated by Oxford Nebraska Capital.

Financing options are available, giving families a way to explore payment arrangements connected to the cost of care.

Contact Madison House

Overview of Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care

Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care is at 6600 Juliet Court in Lincoln, Nebraska. The campus has 131 beds. It offers two kinds of care in one place: standard assisted living, and a memory care wing built for Alzheimer’s care.

The memory care wing has 23 beds. Here is why that layout helps: say a husband needs assisted living and his wife needs memory care. At Fallbrook, they can stay at the same address and still get the different care each one needs. Families often dread having to split a household between two buildings and this setup avoids that.

Katie Mathiesen runs the community as administrator. Residents can bring small pets. That small allowance tends to soften a hard move, letting a new place feel a little more like home.

The neighborhood is quiet and residential. But its Walk Score is 15 out of 100, which means it is car-dependent. Visits, doctor appointments, and errands all involve driving. It is worth thinking through, especially for a resident who no longer drives and will lean on family or arranged rides to get around Lincoln.

So what does Fallbrook come down to? Two care levels, one campus. For a family that expects a loved one’s needs to grow over time, that continuity is the real draw. Weigh it against the drive-first location, and you have a clear picture of the tradeoff.

Contact Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Pioneer Manor Nursing Home

Pioneer Manor Nursing Home provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Hay Springs, NE. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 57 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between them can occur without leaving the community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 10m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover an extended stay. A beauty shop gives residents access to salon services within the community, scheduled outings provide organized opportunities to leave the campus, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. Administrator Krystyn Turman serves as the administrator, and City Of Hay Springs operates the community.

Contact Pioneer Manor Nursing Home

Overview of Wakefield Health Care Center

Wakefield Health Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Wakefield, NE. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 40 beds, making it a smaller home where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 6h 8m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, with Medicaid helping when personal savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

Administrator Traci Haglund leads the community, which is operated by City of Wakefield. The PMC Outpatient Therapy program and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy without arranging services elsewhere. A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still manage selected outings independently.

Contact Wakefield Health Care Center

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Good Samaritan Society, Osceola offers nursing home, assisted living and respite care in Osceola, NE. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover or manage other responsibilities.

With 47 beds, Good Samaritan Society, Osceola is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, or for a family caregiver who needs temporary support. There is room for changing needs.

The starting price is $3,526 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident.

Rehabilitation services can support recovery or help a resident maintain function as part of the care offered. A salon gives residents access to salon services within the community, and transportation is available for resident trips. Home based services and caregiver support extend the named programs beyond daily residential care to include assistance for caregivers and services delivered at home. Religious services are also available, and Melissa Vandewalle serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 47, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride and residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for errands.

Contact Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Overview of Beaver City Manor

Beaver City Manor is a trusted nursing home in Beaver City, NE, that offers long-term care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community strives to provide a place where residents feel at ease during their stay. Assistance with daily living activities, therapy services, and housekeeping services are also offered, so residents have a hassle-free living.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents’ recreation is also taken into consideration, so fun recreational activities and social events are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care options and extensive amenities, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

Contact Beaver City Manor

Overview of Chrisoma West

Chrisoma West is a nursing home and assisted living community in Holdrege, NE, offering hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, and hospice supports residents receiving end of life care.

The range of services may suit someone whose care needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. Chrisoma West has 60 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options whether they use public benefits or pay directly.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 3m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident. On site therapy services and the Rehab to Home program provide rehabilitation at the community, including support connected with returning home. An in house beauty shop gives residents access to salon services without leaving the community, and Kendra Norton serves as the administrator.

Contact Chrisoma West

Overview of Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

In Wayne, Nebraska, Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation has built its 60 beds around two kinds of residents: people recovering from a hospital stay and people who need ongoing nursing care. Administrator Martin Brown runs the Wayne County facility, which is owned by Lindahl Healthcare, Inc. The neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 68, moderately walkable, so some errands can be managed on foot alongside a mix of nearby amenities.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are backed by both in-house and outpatient therapy, and staffing runs around the clock. Nursing hours average roughly 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day. That combination shows up in how long people stay: an average of 269 days, long enough to suggest most residents are here for real recovery time, not just a brief stopover.

Right now, 34 of the 60 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 57 percent. Day to day, residents get wellness checks and diabetes care alongside the basics: weekly housekeeping, room service, and linen service each week. For anyone needing extra hands with bathing or getting dressed, that support is built in, and transportation services come with the room, along with every utility except telephone. Pets are welcome too.

Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services inspects the facility, and those visits have tended to center on medication management, fire-safety systems, and staffing credentials, along with documentation practices and general housekeeping, rather than anything touching direct resident care.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, so families aren’t boxed into a single way to cover the cost. Looking at the short-term rehab track, therapy on-site, and steady staffing, Wayne Countryview looks like a place built for both post-hospital recovery and longer nursing-care stays close to home.

Contact Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

Overview of Highland Park Assisted Living

Highland Park Assisted Living is a 40-bed assisted living community at 150 West 24th Street in Alliance, Nebraska. The community is administered by Alice Smith. It currently houses 28 residents across its available suites, putting occupancy at about 70 percent.

The setting is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 52 out of 100. Some routine errands can be handled on foot, while shopping trips and outside medical appointments generally call for a short drive. The community sits in a residential part of Alliance.

Care is built around personal support paired with on-site therapy. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the building around the clock, so help is available at any hour rather than only during daytime shifts. Rehabilitation services are offered on-site, which means residents working through recovery or maintenance therapy do not have to travel for those sessions.

Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health inspects assisted living residences in the state. Inspection themes here center on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation.

With 40 beds and roughly seven in ten filled, Highland Park is a mid-sized community by Nebraska standards. That scale tends to mean staff can know residents by name while the building still supports shared spaces and group routines. Families weighing options in western Nebraska will find a community with 24-hour licensed coverage and therapy under the same roof.

Contact Highland Park Assisted Living

Overview of Elwood Care Center

Elwood Care Center offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Elwood, Nebraska. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own living space. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management.

Adult day care provides daytime care, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short term care while a caregiver travels or recovers. The center opened in 1972 and has 47 beds.

Rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive recovery focused care through the center as part of their care plan. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible services.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kate Reiners serves as administrator, and Village Of Elwood operates the community.

Contact Elwood Care Center

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 176 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: 45/ 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Nebraska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90