Page 8 of Best Assisted Living in Nebraska

Richmont Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care is on Fort Crook Road South in Bellevue, Nebraska. What sets it apart is range: this one address covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. A resident can move in while still fairly self-sufficient and step up to more help later, all without packing up for an unfamiliar place. For families thinking a few years ahead, that continuity is worth something.

The community is licensed for 114 beds, and that puts it toward the larger end locally, and bigger buildings usually have more common areas and a fuller activity calendar than a small home can manage. Getting around on foot is another matter. The Walk Score here is 35, or somewhat walkable. You can reach a handful of things nearby by walking, but plan on a car for most trips.

Memory care runs under a state endorsement. In plain terms, the staff on that wing follow rules written specifically for dementia care rather than general assisted living standards. Jo Ann Benak is the administrator. Pets are allowed too, which is no small thing for someone who doesn’t want to give up a companion to make the move.

State oversight of the community has focused on care planning and documentation connected to its license and memory care endorsement. So the case for Richmont Terrace comes down to a few concrete things: three levels of care in one building, a memory care program held to endorsement standards, and a door that stays open to pets.

The Nebraska Masonic Home sits at 1300 Avenue D in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. It’s a 52-bed assisted living community, and April Johnston runs it as administrator. One thing shapes almost everything about the place: it was built for Masons and their families. Admission follows that: men need to be Masons, while women need to be Eastern Star members or related to a Mason in good standing.

All 52 beds are full; a community at full occupancy usually has a stable, settled resident base, which is worth knowing. It also means a family can’t count on an open spot and should ask about the waitlist early.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide the day-to-day care. The home offers assisted living apartments and center-based support, plus long-term care. So a resident whose needs deepen doesn’t have to pack up and start over somewhere new; they can choose to stay put.

Getting around on foot is doable here. The Walk Score is 64, moderately walkable, with enough nearby to handle a few errands. For relatives coming to visit, that’s a small convenience that adds up.

State inspections have focused on the routine: fire-safety systems, plus care planning and paperwork. For a family looking near Plattsmouth, this is a small home that knows exactly who it serves, with licensed nursing on-site and a full house behind it.

Southview Heights is a 70-bed community in Omaha, Nebraska, at 5110 South 49th Street, run by administrator Raymond Quinn. It offers both assisted living and independent living, so a resident who arrives fairly independent can move to more support later without changing addresses. The setting is moderately walkable (Walk Score 59). Some errands are doable on foot, though a car still helps.

Living space here means one- and two-bedroom apartments. 56 of the 70 beds are filled, roughly 80 percent occupancy. That matters in a plain way: there is open space, so a family facing a decision on short notice is not staring at a waitlist.

A full-time registered nurse works on-site, staffing runs around the clock, and a 24-hour emergency call system covers the gaps. For a family trying to guess how a parent’s needs might shift, a steady RN presence is the kind of detail worth weighing.

Southview Heights accepts Medicaid and takes part in the Medicaid Waiver and PACE programs, which can open doors that private pay alone would not. Daily life leans on the basics done well: an activities center, a walk-out patio, housekeeping, utilities folded in.

State inspections over the years have touched the usual areas: medication management, fire-safety systems, staffing and credentials, care planning and recordkeeping. Taken as a whole, Southview Heights reads as a mid-sized community built for people who want independence now with real nursing support waiting when they need it.

Orchard Park sits on the south side of Lincoln, Nebraska, at 3110 South 48th Street. It is an assisted living community, and Gayleen Bradley runs it as administrator. This is not exactly a walkable spot as the Walk Score of the community and its surrounding area is 18, so errands and outings mean a drive. For family coming from across town, though, it is a simple trip by car.

The place is small, and there are only fifty beds, with 47 filled at the time of profiling, which puts Orchard Park at 94% occupancy. A community this size usually feels more familiar day to day than a sprawling campus does, and that means the staff will and residents are able to get to know each other better and form firmer relationships. Staying near full also says something: people who move in tend to stay, and spots do not sit empty for long.

State inspections over the years have looked mainly at medication management and how resident rights are protected. If you want a smaller assisted living community in southeast Lincoln, and a close-knit, near-full setting matters more to you than being able to walk out the door to shops, Orchard Park is worth a look.

Overview of Wilber Care Center

Wilber Care Center is a skilled nursing home with 68 beds. It currently serves 48 residents at a 71% occupancy rate. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care stays. Residents stay an average of 715 days, as the home supports residents with ongoing nursing needs as well as those in recovery.

The facility’s staffing is consistent. Total nurse staffing averages over 5 hours per resident each day. The team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides on site around the clock. They ensure daily hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and medical oversight.

The home focuses on rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on an outpatient basis alongside its in-house skilled care services.

Residents have access to the Meals on Wheels program. They can spend time in the facility’s multisensory room, which can calm residents with sensory sensitivities or cognitive changes. Daily activities and engagement are part of the residents’ routine. Meals are home-cooked rather than mass-produced and feature familiar, nourishing food.

The neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 57. Some errands can be handled on foot, but most visits and outings require a car. Inspections confirmed that the facility meets all licensure requirements. It has paid attention to life-safety and infection-control practices over the years.

Overview of Midwest Covenant Home

Midwest Covenant Home is a 51-bed nursing home operated by Sheila Bjerrum in Stromsburg, Nebraska. The facility accommodates several billing structures by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding small-town neighborhood is car-dependent with a walkability score of 31 out of 100, meaning family members will generally need a vehicle to travel to the property or manage errands.

Residents stay an average of 441 days, highlighting a population primarily focused on permanent, long-term nursing care over short-term recovery. This baseline keeps the building functioning at a 75 percent occupancy level. Around-the-clock staffing handles the daily clinical routine, delivering an average of 5 hours and 13 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 3 hours of direct assistance from nurse aides to manage physical rehabilitation, medication setups, and daily hygiene.

Public oversight logs show a history of inspection surveys that previously looked at fire safety, accident prevention, and care practices. Follow-up evaluations from the state health department confirm that the property resolved these earlier tracking gaps, resulting in zero deficiencies on its latest renewal reviews and maintaining a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals can set up in-person tours to speak directly with the care team and view the layout. The kitchen prepares home-cooked meals on site tailored to standard nutritional needs, which are served in a central dining room.

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.

Overview of Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn

Well Nebraska Tenant LLC operates Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, an 84-bed independent living community located at 7208 Van Dorn Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Catherine Horner serves as the administrator for the property, which features a two-story building containing studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. In-house elevators connect the residential floors to the communal dining room, lounges, and activity spaces, allowing residents to bypass the stairs.

The everyday program bundles housing, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled courtesy transportation. The staff includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site 24 hours a day, alongside community amenities like a fitness room, library, beauty salon, walking paths, and a monthly social calendar filled with games, crafts, and movies.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 52 out of 100, indicating a moderately walkable layout where some nearby errands can be managed on foot.

Prospective residents looking at regional senior housing can call the main office to check apartment availability and current lease terms.

Shiloh Place is an assisted living community in Fremont, Nebraska, at 915 North H Street. It’s small and family-run in feel, not a sprawling campus. That shows up in the daily rhythm. Residents and staff know each other, and life tends to revolve around shared meals and time together.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 87. Most errands can be done on foot, and a lot of what people need sits close by. For family who visit, that makes getting around simple.

The community is licensed for 32 beds. Home-cooked meals and snacks anchor the day. Care includes medication management and administration for residents who need a hand keeping prescriptions on schedule, along with transportation for appointments and outings. There’s also adult day programming, which gives families a daytime option short of a full move-in.

Socially, there’s a lot going on: think game nights, movie nights, shopping trips, and day outings, plus holidays celebrated as a group. Residents can get to religious services too, and the community says it welcomes people from all backgrounds. Shiloh Place accepts Medicaid, so there’s a coverage path for families who count on it. State inspections here have focused on fire-safety systems.

If you’re looking at a smaller, close-knit place in Fremont with easy walkability and a full daily calendar, Shiloh Place earns a spot on the list.