Page 5 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. 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.
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.
The Heritage at Fountain Point
AL
MC
RC
Norfolk
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 74
Rank #15 / 137
Yes
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 45
Rank #145 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Sarah PottsThe Heritage At Fountain Point Operating, LLC4
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
Lebensraum Assisted Living
AL
Grand Island
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 74
Rank #125 / 137
Yes
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 45
Rank #126 / 170
Suite
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #12 / 104
Megan CoronaJ.c.d.h., Inc10
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 127
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #61 / 127
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 52
Rank #66 / 127
1.1
Facility 1.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #65 / 127
Southview Heights
AL
IL
Omaha
70
Facility 70
NE AVG 74
Rank #54 / 137
No
59
Facility 59
NE AVG 45
Rank #41 / 170
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #43 / 104
Administrator Raymond Quinn-3
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #34 / 127
Symphony Pointe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Elkhorn
115
Facility 115
NE AVG 74
Rank #23 / 137
Yes
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 45
Rank #152 / 170
Private Rooms-Shawn LahrLive Good Omaha, LLC1
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
Stone Hearth Estates
AL
IL
MC
RC
Gothenburg
65
Facility 65
NE AVG 74
Rank #66 / 137
No
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 45
Rank #82 / 170
-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #22 / 104
Administrator Ashley Johnson-4
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #34 / 127
Orchard Park
AL
Lincoln
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 74
Rank #88 / 137
No
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 45
Rank #145 / 170
-
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #11 / 104
Administrator Gayleen Bradley-4
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 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
Off Broadway Apartments
AL
IL
Broken Bow
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 74
Rank #88 / 137
No
63
Facility 63
NE AVG 45
Rank #30 / 170
-
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #27 / 104
Administrator Felishia BrockOff Broadway Apartments, Inc9
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 127
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #61 / 127
13
Facility 13
NE AVG 52
Rank #69 / 127
1.4
Facility 1.4
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #68 / 127
Oxbow Living Center
AL
MC
Ashland
129
Facility 129
NE AVG 74
Rank #18 / 137
Yes
61
Facility 61
NE AVG 45
Rank #36 / 170
-
38.0%
Facility 38.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #100 / 104
Administrator Kerry Dierks-6
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #40 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #30 / 127
Matelyn Retirement Community
AL
IL
St Paul
66
Facility 66
NE AVG 74
Rank #64 / 137
No
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 45
Rank #28 / 170
-
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #102 / 104
Administrator Paula BosakRenvibe LLC4
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #34 / 127
Grandview Assisted Living Facility
AL
IL
Ord
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 74
Rank #88 / 137
No
62
Facility 62
NE AVG 45
Rank #33 / 170
-
44.0%
Facility 44.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #97 / 104
Administrator Megan Gotschall-5
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #30 / 127

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Overview of The Heritage at Fountain Point

Offering senior living for those in need of assistance with the day to day, The Heritage at Fountain Point provides retirees of the Norfolk area a compassionate and individual-centric community to enable full and fulfilling lives. With programs for assisted living, memory care, and respite care, whether it’s keeping track of medication, a stress-free routine for those dealing with memory loss conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia, or experiencing peace and comfort to close out this chapter of life, The Heritage personalizes these for the best experience.

Duly licensed staff members are committed to supporting residents with a smile in activities of daily living, personal care, and medical management, bolstering life-affirming independence. With the freedom to live out the golden years well-cared for and worry-free, seniors can relax in peace from the comfort of their private living space, mingle with the community in various events, and overall make the most out of the amenities that The Heritage has to offer. And on days when residents feel like spicing things up a bit, scheduled transportation into town is available, along with concierge services.

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Overview of Lebensraum Assisted Living

Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, Lebensraum Assisted Living warmly embraces residents within its elegant walls, fostering a strong sense of family, as it remains family owned and operated. This exceptional assisted living facility presents an array of 31 ground-floor rooms, each thoughtfully designed to exude intimacy, safety, and its own distinct charm. Committed to providing comprehensive care, Lebensraum offers not only exquisite living spaces but also a range of services that elevate daily living.

From transportation services to delectable homemade meals, every aspect is tailored to meet residents’ needs. The community buzzes with a variety of engaging activities, from creative crafts and melodic music sessions to invigorating exercise routines and enlightening educational programs, even extending to nurturing the spirit with meaningful spiritual gatherings. The private, well-lit rooms are meticulously maintained, and conveniences like housekeeping, laundry services, and individual climate control ensure a comfortable and seamless lifestyle. For added security, an emergency call pendant is provided at no additional cost, enhancing peace of mind.

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Overview of Southview Heights

Southview Heights offers assisted living and independent living in Omaha, Nebraska. Administered by Raymond Quinn, the community has 24-hour staffing to ensure residents have access to services at all times. Nursing services are also available for those who require continuous clinical support.

The community has 70 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Occupancy is at 80%, suggesting availability. Moreover, a walk-out patio gives residents direct access to outdoor space, and an activities center provides room for resident activities.

Medicaid is accepted, giving a family using that coverage a variety of payment routes, while Medicaid Waiver and PACE are among the community’s programs. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Symphony Pointe

In Elkhorn, Nebraska, Symphony Pointe emerges as a distinguished senior living community, seamlessly intertwining independent living, assisted living, and memory care services within its elegant surroundings. Each private residence is thoughtfully adorned with upscale furnishings, creating a haven of comfort and style. Symphony Pointe invites active seniors to embrace life at full volume, where elegance and aging converge in one harmonious place.

In assisted living, residents experience a chorus of support within luxurious surroundings, offering peace of mind with a dedicated team of experts always ready to meet their needs. For those seeking independent living, Symphony Pointe provides a symphony of choices. Residents orchestrate their days as they please, indulging in fine dining, concierge services, and curated events. In specialized care, Symphony Pointe artfully conducts joy each day through its memory care program. Residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia thrive in a vibrant and beautiful community, receiving world-class memory care support. Symphony Pointe is where every note of senior living is composed with care and compassion.

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Stone Hearth Estates

110 W 20Th Street, Suite 400, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Overview of Stone Hearth Estates

Stone Hearth Estates offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Gothenburg, NE. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level of support without leaving Stone Hearth Estates. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants private living now but may need assisted living or memory care later. With 65 beds, it falls between the smaller and larger community size ranges.

Stone Hearth Estates opened in 2005. Its Short Stay program gives families a temporary care option instead of requiring a long term move. Administrator Ashley Johnson oversees the community. A Walk Score of 49 describes a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those errands.

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Orchard Park

3110 South 48Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Overview of Orchard Park

Orchard Park is an assisted living community in Lincoln, NE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a personal living space, so it may suit someone who needs support without giving up day-to-day independence.

Orchard Park has 50 beds, with 94% occupancy, meaning most resident spaces are currently filled. Gayleen Bradley serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Off Broadway Apartments

Off Broadway Apartments offers assisted living and independent living in Broken Bow, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. With 50 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option, and the community’s administrator is Felishia Brock. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete some errands and outings independently.

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Overview of Oxbow Living Center

Oxbow Living Center features a 129-bed campus managed by administrator Kerry Dierks, offering secured memory care supervision alongside flexible housing plans. Floor plan choices include single studios, studio deluxe units, and one- or two-bedroom layouts that can accommodate couples.

The amenities include an exercise room, craft area, library, quiet lounge, chapel, and a personal grooming salon. Pets are permitted to live with residents. The surrounding location holds a 61 walk score, allowing residents who do not drive to complete select errands nearby.

Prospective representatives evaluating long-term memory care or adaptable senior living layouts can reach out to Oxbow Living Center to confirm unit availability or schedule a tour of the area.

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Overview of Matelyn Retirement Community

Matelyn Retirement Community offers assisted living and independent living in St Paul, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. With both care levels available, a resident’s needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 66 beds. Paula Bosak serves as administrator, and Renvibe operates the community. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, this may allow independent access to certain nearby errands.

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Overview of Grandview Assisted Living Facility

Overseen by Megan Gotschall, Grandview Assisted Living Facility offers assisted living and independent living in Ord, Nebraska. Licensed nurses and CNAs are available on-site, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents have access to services at all times. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping and laundry services are also available for convenience.

A salon provides salon services on-site, and scheduled transportation is available for planned trips outside the community. Moreover, planned activities offer organized ways for residents to spend time in the community.

With a Walk Score of 62, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected nearby destinations independently.

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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 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