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Best Assisted Living in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 192 assisted living communities in Nebraska using Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NE
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192 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,428The average monthly cost across facilities in Nebraska. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Nebraska. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Nebraska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

Riverside Lodge Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 82
Rank #92 / 228
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 46
Rank #198 / 298
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 28
Rank #18 / 57
-A+Kimberly Andrews-7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 196
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 196
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 196
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 196
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 82
Rank #59 / 228
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 46
Rank #152 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 28
Rank #52 / 57
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 196
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 196
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 196
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 196
Trinity Village
AL
HOS
IL
Papillion
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 82
Rank #211 / 228
Yes
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 46
Rank #148 / 298
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 28
Rank #41 / 57
-A+Lyndsy EngelOmaha Ne 68154 Suite 5005
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #31 / 196
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 196
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 196
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 196
Crown Pointe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
142
Facility 142
NE AVG 82
Rank #26 / 228
Yes
63
Facility 63
NE AVG 46
Rank #67 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 28
Rank #10 / 57
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Hillcrest Mable Rose
AL
NH
MC
Papillion (Bellevue Second Ii Precinct)
72
Facility 72
NE AVG 82
Rank #97 / 228
No
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 46
Rank #245 / 298
Suite
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 28
Rank #14 / 57
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #61 / 185
A+--11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #76 / 196
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 15
Rank #76 / 196
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 52
Rank #95 / 196
3.6
Facility 3.6
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #121 / 196
Carter Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Blair
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 82
Rank #206 / 228
Yes
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 46
Rank #276 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 28
Rank #24 / 57
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #61 / 185
A+Erin DyeCarter Aid Opco LLC5
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #48 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #30 / 196
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #48 / 196
0.6
Facility 0.6
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 196
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 82
Rank #84 / 228
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 46
Rank #142 / 298
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 28
Rank #19 / 57
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #102 / 185
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #76 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #30 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #30 / 196
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #33 / 196
Ridgewood Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bennington
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 82
Rank #74 / 228
Yes
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 46
Rank #277 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 28
Rank #50 / 57
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #108 / 185
A+Sarah GebhardtGahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #76 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #50 / 196
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #63 / 196
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #52 / 196
Remington Heights Retirement
AL
IL
Omaha (West Omaha)
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 82
Rank #89 / 228
Yes
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 46
Rank #168 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 28
Rank #35 / 57
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #180 / 185
A+Heather Holmes-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #50 / 196
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #61 / 196
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #59 / 196
The Heritage at Legacy
AL
IL
MC
RC
Omaha (West Omaha)
135
Facility 135
NE AVG 82
Rank #31 / 228
No
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 46
Rank #274 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 28
Rank #52 / 57
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #149 / 185
-Shelley Miller-8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #48 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #30 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #42 / 196
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #37 / 196
Cottonwood Senior Living
AL
Columbus (29Th Avenue)
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 82
Rank #171 / 228
No
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 46
Rank #188 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 28
Rank #24 / 57
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #99 / 185
-Angela LurthColumbus Al, LLC8
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #105 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #50 / 196
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #55 / 196
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #52 / 196
Heritage Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue
160
Facility 160
NE AVG 82
Rank #16 / 228
Yes
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 46
Rank #172 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 28
Rank #45 / 57
54.4%
Facility 54.4%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #158 / 185
-Autumn Durham-3
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #31 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #30 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #42 / 196
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #59 / 196
The Heritage at Sterling Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
Omaha (West Omaha)
135
Facility 135
NE AVG 82
Rank #31 / 228
No
32
Facility 32
NE AVG 46
Rank #218 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 28
Rank #51 / 57
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #145 / 185
-Ashley Hinrichs-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 196
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #30 / 196
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #48 / 196
0.4
Facility 0.4
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #46 / 196
Heritage Pointe
AL
MC
RC
Omaha
128
Facility 128
NE AVG 82
Rank #40 / 228
No
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 46
Rank #212 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 28
Rank #41 / 57
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #95 / 185
-Krista Waddell-8
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #76 / 196
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #50 / 196
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 52
Rank #78 / 196
1.9
Facility 1.9
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #77 / 196
Pathfinder Senior Living
AL
Fremont (North Clarkson Street)
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 82
Rank #171 / 228
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 46
Rank #198 / 298
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 28
Rank #24 / 57
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #123 / 185
-Margaret GillespieFremont Al, LLC8
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #105 / 196
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #67 / 196
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #48 / 196
0.4
Facility 0.4
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #46 / 196
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Overview of Shiloh Place
Shiloh Place is an assisted living facility located in Fremont, Nebraska. It offers a family-like environment with various support services, including home-cooked meals, transportation, and access to religious services. The facility welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and provides a safe and comfortable living arrangement.

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Overview of Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care
Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community located in Lincoln, NE. It offers a lifestyle focused on providing security and comfort for residents. The facility provides both assisted living and memory care services.

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Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is committed to promoting health, healing, and wellness at every level for residents. It offers long and short term care services, orthopedic rehab, cardiac recovery, and skilled nursing. The facility provides individualized care plans and has a dedicated staff to support residents' recovery.

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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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Marquis Place of Elkhorn

20800 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022
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 New Cassel Retirement Center

New Cassel Retirement Center is a 276-bed assisted living facility at 900 North 90th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, administered by Tracy Lichti and owned by New Cassel, Inc. The facility is a retirement home and licensed assisted living center emphasizing full living through services and activities promoting healthy lifestyle and assisting residents in managing changing needs as they age. The facility includes licensed nurses and CNAs and provides adult day care services.

New Cassel provides assisted living services with amenities including fitness center, chapel, and professional staff. Activities support resident engagement and wellness. Programs include retirement living services and the Franciscans Adult Day Center providing daytime community programming for seniors.

New Cassel’s inspection record is notably clean. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, conducted 3 total visits and inspections. The most recent inspection on August 28, 2019, was a complaint investigation finding no deficiencies and confirming the facility treated residents with respect and dignity. Earlier inspections and licensure renewals similarly demonstrated regulatory compliance with no cited deficiencies. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated with no enforcement actions or fines appearing in available records. This inspection history reflects consistent compliance with assisted living regulations and respectful resident care practices with no enforcement actions over time.

No federal penalties have been imposed in the past three years according to CMS records. Occupancy rate and current bed availability information are not available. The facility’s consistent clean compliance record and comprehensive services support consideration for placement.

New Cassel Retirement Center is appropriate for seniors seeking assisted living services in Omaha with emphasis on health promotion, activities, and professional care.

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Overview of Country Lane Retirement Village

Country Lane Retirement Village is a 30-bed assisted living facility at 1203 East Hynes Avenue, O’Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, administered by Kylie Debus and owned by O’Neill SL Inc. The facility offers independent living cottages, assisted living apartments, and specialized memory care services in a warm, faith-based community emphasizing close-knit neighborhood living with meals included.

Country Lane provides independent living cottages and assisted living apartments with one and two-bedroom private cottages featuring attached garages and maintenance-free design. Amenities include weekly light housekeeping, local scheduled transportation, fitness/therapy room, spiritual and recreational and social activities, beauty/barber shop, community room for family gatherings, and tenant gardens. Programs include independent living cottages, assisted living apartments, memory care suites, and caregiver support with Alzheimer’s Memory Care endorsement.

Country Lane’s inspection record is notably clean. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, conducted 3 total visits and inspections. Most recent inspection-related documents including licensure renewals and occupancy permits as of February 17, 2023, showed no deficiencies. Earlier inspections and licensing reviews similarly found facility compliance with applicable regulations, including Life Safety Code requirements and Alzheimer’s Memory Care endorsements. A complaint investigation on July 13, 2020, regarding infection control was unsubstantiated, with inspectors noting proper infection prevention measures in place. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions appear in available records. This inspection history reflects consistent compliance with regulatory standards over time.

No federal penalties have been imposed in the past three years according to CMS records. Occupancy rate and current bed availability information are not known. The facility’s clean compliance record and small, intimate setting support consideration for placement.

Country Lane Retirement Village is appropriate for seniors seeking independent or assisted living in a rural, faith-based community with memory care options.

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Overview of The Waterford at Williamsburg Assisted Living

Settled in the neighborhood of Lincoln, NE, The Waterford at Williamsburg Assisted Living is a reliable senior living community that specializes in assisted living. The community provides a home-like atmosphere and environment surrounded by a team of carefully selected caregivers who are trained to offer comprehensive care and support with utmost respect and compassion. Residents are offered bright and spacious accommodations with various floor plans to choose from and weekly housekeeping and laundry services for a worry-free lifestyle.

Committed to the betterment of its residents quality of life, the community offers a multitude of life-enriching activities & programs and delicious meals and snacks throughout the day to help residents maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Access to on-site physician services and home health & hospice partnerships are offered to ensure residents continue receiving the care they need even as their needs change, allowing them to successfully age in place. With its excellent care services, care team, and programs, this community makes an ideal place for seniors seeking a place to live a truly comfortable life.

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Overview of Ponderosa Villa

Ponderosa Villa is a compassionate nursing home in Crawford, NE, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. As a city-owned community, this nursing home strives to accommodate up to 35 older adults with its home-like environment. Therapy services, trusted healthcare professionals, and recreational activities are also available for a hassle-free living. The community also focuses on older adults’ wellness, providing personalized care plans.

Fun social events, recreational activities, and engaging programs allow residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. With a variety of well-balanced meals, residents experience satisfactory dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista is one of the premier senior living communities in Lincoln. Management and staff are dedicated to promoting the standard of living for seniors who need assistance with daily living but still live an independent lifestyle. Gateway Vista is a continuum-of-care community that uniquely approaches senior care where residents are sure to feel like they belong. 

Gateway offers a range of services for its specialties: independent living, assisted living, memory care, outpatient therapy, short-term rehab, traditional skilled care, home health care, and respite care.

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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 192 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.