Page 11 of Best Assisted Living in Nebraska

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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Gold Crest Retirement Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Adams
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 74
Rank #122 / 137
No
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 45
Rank #144 / 170
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #1 / 104
Administrator Jennifer GraffCoffman-Levi Charitable Trust, Inc22
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 7
Rank #94 / 127
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 15
Rank #121 / 127
87
Facility 87
NE AVG 52
Rank #106 / 127
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #97 / 127
Shangri-la At Lockmar ALF LLC
AL
MC
Palm Bay
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 74
Rank #137 / 137
No
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 45
Rank #167 / 170
-Euclyn Ann LapointeShangri-La At Lockmar Alf LLC6
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 15
Rank #69 / 127
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 52
Rank #64 / 127
1.3
Facility 1.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #66 / 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
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
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

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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Overview of Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care

Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Lincoln, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Offering both care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. A resident may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 131 beds, allows pets, and is administered by Katie Mathiesen.

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.

Starting Price $3,526/Month

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 Gold Crest Retirement Center

Gold Crest Retirement Center provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Adams, Nebraska. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and hospice care supports residents at the end of life. Having these care levels together may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Gold Crest has 35 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. All listed beds are filled, with occupancy at 100 percent. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public program and direct payment routes for covering care. Total nurse staffing is 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

The community opened in 1984. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation provide a temporary stay focused on recovery, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These options can support a resident returning from an illness or injury, or a family arranging a brief change in care.

Jennifer Graff administers the community, which is operated by Coffman-Levi Charitable Trust. The range of care may be a good fit for a resident who needs assisted living now and could later require memory care, skilled nursing, or hospice support without leaving the community.

Contact Gold Crest Retirement Center

Overview of Shangri-La at Lockmar ALF

Nestled in the welcoming community of Palm Bay, FL, Shangri-La at Lockmar ALF is an inviting senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and personal care services. In this community, residents can receive the individualized care plans they deserve in a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are ensured with personalized care from a well-trained and empathetic team.

Dedicated to delivering top-of-the-line care and services, residents can enjoy socializing, staying fit and healthy, and chef-prepared meals in this community. In addition, medication management and assistance with daily activities are also offered through its dedicated team. Meet new friends and create new memories by participating in a lively calendar of recreational activities and programs. At Shangri-La at Lockmar ALF, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

Contact Shangri-la At Lockmar ALF LLC

Overview of Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Wayne, Nebraska. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. The home has 60 beds. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include public coverage, short term skilled care coverage after a hospital stay, or direct payment.

Administrator Martin Brown leads the community, which is operated by Lindahl Healthcare. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary stay focused on recovery, and in house therapy allows a resident to receive therapy within the community. Outpatient therapy offers treatment without requiring a residential stay, and rehabilitation services are also available.

A salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living there, and religious services are offered. A Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently.

Contact Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

Overview of Highland Park Assisted Living

Highland Park Assisted Living provides assisted living in Alliance, NE. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. With 40 beds, the community is smaller in scale, which can allow staff and residents to get to know each other.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need them, and meals are served in a dining room. The area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives an opportunity to go out independently. Highland Park Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community with assisted living support.

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