Page 2 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

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Aug 2026

We analyzed

176 homes

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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.


Gateway Vista	AL IL NH PC RC SNF	Lincoln (Culler)	80 Facility 80 NE AVG 74 Rank #43 / 137	No	71 Facility 71 NE AVG 45 Rank #20 / 170	Medicaid and Medicare (80)	18 Facility 18 NE AVG 25 Rank #27 / 37	90.0% Facility 90.0% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #17 / 104	-	Tonya Noack	Gateway Properties, Inc	16	8 Facility 8 NE AVG 7 Rank #99 / 127	8 Facility 8 NE AVG 15 Rank #81 / 127	85 Facility 85 NE AVG 52 Rank #104 / 127	5.3 Facility 5.3 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #116 / 127
Emerald Columbus	AL HOS MC NH PC SNF	Columbus	145 Facility 145 NE AVG 74 Rank #8 / 137	No	57 Facility 57 NE AVG 45 Rank #46 / 170	1 Bed	42 Facility 42 NE AVG 25 Rank #1 / 37	56.6% Facility 56.6% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #89 / 104	-	Chelsey Roan	Columbus Operations, LLC	21	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 7 Rank #114 / 127	10 Facility 10 NE AVG 15 Rank #100 / 127	121 Facility 121 NE AVG 52 Rank #124 / 127	5.8 Facility 5.8 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #119 / 127
Heritage Pointe	AL MC RC	Omaha	128 Facility 128 NE AVG 74 Rank #19 / 137	Yes	33 Facility 33 NE AVG 45 Rank #122 / 170	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 NE AVG 25 Rank #24 / 37	77.3% Facility 77.3% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #54 / 104	-	Krista Waddell	-	8	4 Facility 4 NE AVG 7 Rank #59 / 127	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 15 Rank #47 / 127	15 Facility 15 NE AVG 52 Rank #72 / 127	1.9 Facility 1.9 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #71 / 127
Pathfinder Senior Living	AL	Fremont	47 Facility 47 NE AVG 74 Rank #101 / 137	Yes	35 Facility 35 NE AVG 45 Rank #112 / 170	Studio / 1 Bed	31 Facility 31 NE AVG 25 Rank #11 / 37	68.1% Facility 68.1% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #69 / 104	-	Margaret Gillespie	Fremont Al, LLC	8	6 Facility 6 NE AVG 7 Rank #80 / 127	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 15 Rank #61 / 127	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 52 Rank #45 / 127	0.4 Facility 0.4 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #43 / 127
Marquis Place of Elkhorn	AL MC RC	Elkhorn	69 Facility 69 NE AVG 74 Rank #57 / 137	No	28 Facility 28 NE AVG 45 Rank #133 / 170	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	24 Facility 24 NE AVG 25 Rank #23 / 37	92.8% Facility 92.8% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #14 / 104	-	Paul Elam	Csl Elkhorn, LLC	15	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 7 Rank #114 / 127	8 Facility 8 NE AVG 15 Rank #81 / 127	28 Facility 28 NE AVG 52 Rank #77 / 127	1.9 Facility 1.9 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #71 / 127
Elk Ridge Village	AL IL MC	Douglas (Elkhorn)	92 Facility 92 NE AVG 74 Rank #33 / 137	No	5 Facility 5 NE AVG 45 Rank #165 / 170	-	20 Facility 20 NE AVG 25 Rank #26 / 37	76.1% Facility 76.1% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #57 / 104	A+	Tony Damewood	-	10	6 Facility 6 NE AVG 7 Rank #80 / 127	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 15 Rank #47 / 127	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 52 Rank #39 / 127	0.2 Facility 0.2 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #30 / 127
AVIVA Woodlands	AL MC RC	Lincoln	107 Facility 107 NE AVG 74 Rank #27 / 137	No	12 Facility 12 NE AVG 45 Rank #156 / 170	-	-	79.4% Facility 79.4% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #49 / 104	-	Candyce Hayden	Lincoln 9421 Opco, LLC	8	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 7 Rank #40 / 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
The Heritage at Legacy	AL IL MC RC	Omaha (West Omaha)	135 Facility 135 NE AVG 74 Rank #12 / 137	Yes	11 Facility 11 NE AVG 45 Rank #160 / 170	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	10 Facility 10 NE AVG 25 Rank #33 / 37	57.8% Facility 57.8% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #84 / 104	-	Shelley Miller	-	8	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 7 Rank #40 / 127	1 Facility 1 NE AVG 15 Rank #27 / 127	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 52 Rank #39 / 127	0.3 Facility 0.3 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #34 / 127
The Heritage at Sterling Ridge	AL IL MC RC	Omaha (West Omaha)	135 Facility 135 NE AVG 74 Rank #12 / 137	Yes	32 Facility 32 NE AVG 45 Rank #125 / 170	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	11 Facility 11 NE AVG 25 Rank #32 / 37	60.0% Facility 60.0% NE AVG 73.7% Rank #80 / 104	-	Ashley Hinrichs	-	7	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 7 Rank #51 / 127	1 Facility 1 NE AVG 15 Rank #27 / 127	3 Facility 3 NE AVG 52 Rank #45 / 127	0.4 Facility 0.4 NE AVG 4.0 Rank #43 / 127
The Brant at Gretna	AL IL MC	Omaha (Millard)	86 Facility 86 NE AVG 74 Rank #38 / 137	Yes	54 Facility 54 NE AVG 45 Rank #60 / 170	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	A+	Katie Nicodemus	The Brant, LLC	1	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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Overview of Pathfinder Senior Living

Pathfinder Senior Living, situated in Fremont, Nebraska, is a truly distinctive community that exudes a charming rustic charm and possesses its own small-town personality, creating a uniquely peaceful atmosphere. The community offers convenient access to local amenities, including shopping and entertainment downtown, fostering a sense of comfort and ease. With a strong emphasis on culture, it’s an environment where highly trained personal care staff provide assistance and medication management, ensuring residents receive the support they need.

Safety is a top priority at Pathfinder, evident through the presence of an emergency response system and handicap accessibility. The community goes beyond basic services, offering delicious meals that elevate the daily experience for residents. Pathfinder is more than just a place to stay; it’s a pet-friendly haven with raised garden beds, an arts and crafts center, and various indoor and outdoor common areas. With options for short-term stays and resident parking, Pathfinder Senior Living caters to a diverse range of needs, making it a truly exceptional and engaging place for seniors.

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Overview of The Brant at Gretna

Thrive in a safe and secure environment with The Brant at Gretna, an excellent community in Omaha, NE designed for memory care. Through compassionate assistance with daily activities and an excellent life enrichment program, residents maintain their cognition and continue enjoying their lifestyle. Accommodations here are designed to provide the utmost comfort and privacy with convenient access to the city’s vibrant offerings.

Mealtimes are to look forward to with nourishing meals served daily for residents’ nourishment and satisfaction. Apart from 24/7 care, residents here enjoy an array of activities tailored to their interests and skills. Wellness classes are also offered to help residents maintain their overall well-being. Experience a fulfilling retirement life surrounded by loving and genuine care with The Brant at Gretna.

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Overview of Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care in Lincoln, NE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has several care levels, which may make Gateway Vista a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time because moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. Gateway Vista has 80 beds, giving families the community’s available residential capacity when considering placement.

Gateway Vista is in the Culler neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two payment routes for eligible care and services. Tonya Noack serves as the administrator, and Gateway Properties operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 20m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse time assigned to each resident across a day.

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Overview of Marquis Place of Elkhorn

Located just outside Omaha, Marquis Place of Elkhorn offers environment for seniors looking for assisted living or memory care. Marquis Place is staffed by a dedicated team who provide exceptional service in a comfortable, home-like setting. Residents receive personalized care plans, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and scheduled transportation.

They offer a variety of cultural and educational activities, fostering resident engagement and social connections. Thoughtful safety features throughout the community provide peace of mind for residents and families. For seniors who desire an independent lifestyle with added support, Marquis Place offers assisted living options. Residents can maintain their independence while enjoying the benefits of 24-hour support services. Their specialized Magnolia Trail program provides a safe and secure environment for residents with memory loss. Each day is tailored to meet individual needs, promoting a sense of well-being and familiarity.

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Overview of Aviva Woodlands

Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, Nebraska, is an assisted living and memory care community that not only positions itself at the forefront of care providers but also as a true home for seniors to experience meaningful golden years. Featuring well-trained caregivers and expert staff, a jam-packed calendar of activities, senior-tailored programs, chef-prepared meals, and a cozy and safe environment, seniors needn’t worry about a thing each day. The community takes pride in its Aging with Confidence (AWC) program, which promotes holistic wellness for seniors, addressing all aspects of health. Everything seniors require is provided within this community, which is modern and designed for comfort, despite its classic, homey feel. From music and art to food and fitness, as well as sensory stimulation, Aviva Woodlands is the place to be.

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Overview of Emerald Columbus

Emerald Columbus envisions Assisted Living as the ideal solution for those seeking support in daily living. The community maximizes residents’ independence by providing tailored assistance and engaging in daily activities. With a commitment to creating a home-like environment, Emerald Columbus organizes pet visits and recreational outings. In Emerald, residents maintain mobility and independence, receiving minimal attendant care or supervision.

At Emerald Columbus’ Assisted Living, residents experience a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance their well-being. The community is staffed with professionally trained and compassionate personnel who provide 24-hour assisted care and continuous health monitoring. Residents enjoy daily life enrichment activities tailored to their interests, including regular outings. Essential services such as laundry, housekeeping, social and pastoral services, personal attendant care, and three delicious meals daily contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle. Emerald Columbus ensures residents’ independence while fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

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Overview of Heritage Pointe

The financial setup at Heritage Pointe in New Boston, Ohio, is straightforward. They use a flat-rate pricing model for all levels of care. Whether you or a loved one needs standard assisted living, memory care, or a short-term respite stay, costs stay predictable, even if health needs change over time. This kind of stability is especially great for couples, as it allows for adjoining rooms without the fear of costs suddenly ballooning.

Located at 3304 Rhodes Avenue and managed by Heritage Legacy Health Services, this 58-bed community is designed to be accessible, with full wheelchair access and a Walk Score of 66, which helps maintain independence and mobility.

When it comes to medical support, Heritage Pointe focuses on maintaining a reliable staffing ratio. They offer 24-hour care from licensed nurses and CNAs, averaging 4.88 nurse hours per resident each day. Plus, because RNs and LPNs directly oversee medication management, there’s a genuine sense of security regarding the quality of medical supervision.

The approach here blends necessary care with a real sense of community. Residents have plenty of ways to stay engaged, with amenities like a library, a fitness area, and an outdoor courtyard. There’s also a social snack bar and coffee shop, and the community keeps an active social calendar filled with events like cookouts, happy hours, and family gatherings.

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Overview of Elk Ridge Village

Elk Ridge Village located in Douglas, NE, is a senior living community by Dial Senior Living, which offers independent living conveniences and amenities, as well as assisted living and memory care services. Their independent living option provides their residents with spacious accommodation options that feature big living areas, and comfortable bedrooms, as well as private bathrooms and kitchen.
Additionally they offer an incredible array of amenities aimed to provide its residents with a worry-free, maintenance free lifestyle. From chef prepared dining experiences, residents wouldn’t always need to worry about what to cook next. Transportation to medical appointments, shopping and outings, ensure the safety of the residents whether they are inside or outside the community. And bi-weekly housekeeping services ensure that the community is always clean, creating a safer environment for everyone.

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Overview of The Heritage at Sterling Ridge

The Heritage at Sterling Ridge offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Omaha, Nebraska. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps 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. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because several care levels are available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without moving to a different community. The Heritage at Sterling Ridge is in West Omaha and has 135 beds; pets are allowed, so residents can bring their pets. A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Ashley Hinrichs serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Heritage at Legacy

For seniors in the Omaha area, The Heritage at Legacy provides a comprehensive continuum of care that adapts to resident needs as they change to promote better and easier living. Settling into a community that prioritizes and celebrates the uniqueness of each resident ensures that the transition from home to The Heritage, is stress-free, exciting, and preserves that touch of home feeling. Independent living assisted living, memory care for those grappling with the challenges of memory loss illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia, home health, and hospice care are handled by duly certified and compassionate team members.

Cozy yet elegant living spaces allow residents to relax in the safety and security of The Heritage, while chores like housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, as well as personal care and medical support, are all taken care of. Residents can spend their time doing what they enjoy, maybe learning a new thing or two, forging new friendships in the community, or exploring nearby destinations they’ve always wanted to see, thanks to scheduled transportation services. With so much to do and the time to do these, life at The Heritage is as exciting as it is comfortable.

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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. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.

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'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

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How we rank these assisted living communities

Weighting overview

Resident & Family Experience 35%

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Community Stability 10%

Environment & Pricing 5%

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