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Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Lincoln, NE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 22 assisted living communities in Lincoln, 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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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,252The average monthly cost across facilities in Lincoln, NE. 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: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lincoln, NE. 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: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lincoln, NE. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Lincoln (Metro Area)

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Tabitha Residence – Cove House
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Williamsburg Park Apartments)
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 82
Rank #154 / 227
No
61
Facility 61
NE AVG 46
Rank #75 / 296
-- 56.2% -------
The Lexington Assisted Living
AL
Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard)
104
Facility 104
NE AVG 82
Rank #60 / 227
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 46
Rank #100 / 296
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 28
Rank #32 / 57
88.5% Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 8
Rank #43 / 157
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 157
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 157
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #29 / 157
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
AL
IL
Lincoln (Van Dorn Meadows)
84
Facility 84
NE AVG 82
Rank #78 / 227
Yes
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 46
Rank #128 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Catherine HornerWell Nebraska Tenant LLC6
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
The Residence at Gramercy
AL
IL
RC
Lincoln (A Street)
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 82
Rank #35 / 227
Yes
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 46
Rank #126 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 79.2% Sylvia SlattenCima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC6
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 8
Rank #55 / 157
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 157
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 157
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 157
The Knolls
AL
Lincoln (Norman Road)
239
Facility 239
NE AVG 82
Rank #3 / 227
No
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 46
Rank #197 / 296
---Megan Peck-6
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
AVIVA Woodlands
AL
MC
RC
Lincoln (Gable Pines Road)
107
Facility 107
NE AVG 82
Rank #56 / 227
No
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 46
Rank #267 / 296
-- 79.4% Candyce HaydenLincoln 9421 Opco, LLC8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 8
Rank #43 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
Pemberly Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lincoln (Portsche Heights)
140
Facility 140
NE AVG 82
Rank #26 / 227
No
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 46
Rank #246 / 296
-
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 28
Rank #55 / 57
-Tracy Magill-3
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
The Waterford At Williamsburg Assisted Living
AL
Lincoln
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 82
Rank #187 / 227
Yes
34
Facility 34
NE AVG 46
Rank #206 / 296
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 28
Rank #32 / 57
79.5% Jura MichaelThe Waterford Group, Inc9
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 8
Rank #78 / 157
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #64 / 157
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 157
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #36 / 157
The Kensington Beatrice
AL
IL
Beatrice (North 6Th Street)
-No
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 46
Rank #21 / 296
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 28
Rank #11 / 57
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Havelock Manor
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Lincoln (Platte Avenue)
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 82
Rank #225 / 227
No
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 46
Rank #128 / 296
Private Rooms- 64.0% Janine Stearns - PetracekHavelock Holdings LLC9
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 8
Rank #63 / 157
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 157
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 157
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #36 / 157
Gateway Vista
AL
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 82
Rank #83 / 227
No
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 46
Rank #42 / 296
Medicaid and Medicare (80)
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 28
Rank #45 / 57
90.0% Tonya NoackGateway Properties, Inc16
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 8
Rank #112 / 157
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #86 / 157
85
Facility 85
NE AVG 52
Rank #118 / 157
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #143 / 157
Bickford of Lincoln
AL
MC
Lincoln (Old Cheney Road)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
NE AVG 46
Rank #32 / 296
Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
NE AVG 28
Rank #27 / 57
-Angie Nutter------
Orchard Park
AL
Lincoln
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 82
Rank #154 / 227
No
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 46
Rank #249 / 296
-- 94.0% Administrator Gayleen Bradley-4
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 8
Rank #55 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn
AL
Lincoln (Van Dorn Meadows)
84
Facility 84
NE AVG 82
Rank #78 / 227
Yes
55
Facility 55
NE AVG 46
Rank #112 / 296
---Catherine HornerWell Nebraska Tenant LLC-----
Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Lincoln
131
Facility 131
NE AVG 82
Rank #33 / 227
Yes
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 46
Rank #260 / 296
---Administrator Katie Mathiesen-3
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 157
-
Facility -
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
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Overview of High Plains Senior Living

High Plains Senior Living is a senior living community located in Nebraska. Situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of open fields and rolling hills, this community offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for seniors to enjoy their retirement years. With a focus on personalized care, vibrant activities, and exceptional amenities, High Plains Senior Living ensures that residents have everything they need to live a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.
At High Plains Senior Living, residents can choose from a variety of spacious and well-appointed living options, including comfortable apartments and cozy cottages. Each residence is designed to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, with modern amenities and thoughtful touches that make it feel like home. The community offers a wide range of activities and programs that cater to residents’ interests and hobbies, promoting social engagement and overall well-being. From fitness classes and arts and crafts workshops to group outings and cultural events, there is always something exciting happening at High Plains. The dedicated and compassionate staff members are available around the clock to provide assistance with daily tasks, medication management, and personalized care, ensuring that each resident’s individual needs are met with compassion and dignity.

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Overview of Yankee Hill Village

Yankee Hill Village, a memory care community in Lincoln, Nebraska, welcomes residents aged 62 and above into a residential setting operated by the Immanuel senior services network. The facility maintains 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.

Four named programs define the community’s memory care approach: Immanuel Adventures, Immanuel Explorers, Thrive by Immanuel, and Immanuel Choir. The Thrive program is notable, offering personalized health and fitness planning across cognitive, physical, and emotional dimensions. Rehabilitation services are available alongside memory-care support.

The residential setting includes a courtyard and on-site transportation. Residents benefit from access to Immanuel Pathways, a coordinated care program (PACE) designed for older adults seeking ongoing support while aging in place within a community framework.

Location carries practical considerations. The community sits in a rural area with minimal walkability; ranked 291st of 298 Nebraska senior facilities on walk score, with a score of 0. This reflects a car-dependent location where most errands or outings require personal or facility transportation.

Yankee Hill Village does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification, a material point for families evaluating payment options. The facility is positioned for private-pay residents and those whose care is covered through long-term care insurance, state Medicaid waiver programs, or personal resources.

The community fits memory care residents who benefit from structured, program-centered activities and wellness focus, supported by around-the-clock nursing staff in a quiet, rural residential environment.

Contact Yankee Hill Village

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 Lincoln, NE

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lincoln, NE?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lincoln, NE is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lincoln, NE?

Assisted living in Lincoln, NE typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lincoln, NE?

Assisted living facilities in Lincoln, NE typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.