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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 90 independent living communities in NE using NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NE
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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

Compare Independent Living around Nebraska

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
IL
AL
HC
HOS
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% --------
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and
IL
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Elkhorn
140
Facility 140
NE AVG 82
Rank #26 / 227
No
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 46
Rank #275 / 296
-- 91.4% -Administrator Jason Nitz-3
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 157
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 157
1.0
Facility 1.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #63 / 157
Brookestone Gardens
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Kearney
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 82
Rank #148 / 227
No
89
Facility 89
NE AVG 46
Rank #1 / 296
--0-Administrator Andrew Wismer-8
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 8
Rank #1 / 157
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 157
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #60 / 157
0.6
Facility 0.6
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #55 / 157
Heritage Crossings
IL
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
Geneva
30
Facility 30
NE AVG 82
Rank #221 / 227
No
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 46
Rank #167 / 296
----Administrator Sherri Due-17
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 8
Rank #78 / 157
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 15
Rank #120 / 157
61
Facility 61
NE AVG 52
Rank #97 / 157
3.6
Facility 3.6
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #103 / 157
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 82
Rank #58 / 227
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 46
Rank #151 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 28
Rank #52 / 57
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
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
Riverside Lodge Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Grand Island
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 82
Rank #91 / 227
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 46
Rank #197 / 296
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 28
Rank #14 / 57
-A+Kimberly Andrews-7
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
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
IL
AL
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
Trinity Village
IL
AL
HOS
Papillion
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 82
Rank #209 / 227
Yes
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 46
Rank #147 / 296
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 8
Rank #29 / 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
Symphony Pointe
IL
AL
MC
RC
Elkhorn
115
Facility 115
NE AVG 82
Rank #47 / 227
Yes
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 46
Rank #259 / 296
Private Rooms---Shawn LahrLive Good Omaha, LLC1
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
IL
AL
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
Nye Square
IL
AL
HC
MC
RC
SNF
Fremont (West 23Rd Street)
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 82
Rank #154 / 227
Yes
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 46
Rank #154 / 296
-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 28
Rank #45 / 57
-A+Belina Brooke-4
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
Prairie Village Retirement Center
IL
AL
Columbus
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 82
Rank #131 / 227
Yes
43
Facility 43
NE AVG 46
Rank #174 / 296
Private Rooms---Dawn Pavel-7
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 8
Rank #29 / 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
Heritage Ridge
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bellevue
160
Facility 160
NE AVG 82
Rank #16 / 227
Yes
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 46
Rank #171 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 28
Rank #45 / 57
54.4% -Autumn Durham-3
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 8
Rank #29 / 157
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 157
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 157
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #58 / 157
Ridgewood Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bennington
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 82
Rank #73 / 227
Yes
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 46
Rank #275 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 28
Rank #50 / 57
72.7% A+Sarah GebhardtGahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 8
Rank #63 / 157
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 157
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #62 / 157
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 157
Crown Pointe
IL
AL
MC
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
142
Facility 142
NE AVG 82
Rank #25 / 227
Yes
63
Facility 63
NE AVG 46
Rank #66 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 28
Rank #10 / 57
-A+Todd Milbrandt------
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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 Lakeside

Lakeside is an assisted living community at 17475 Frances St in Omaha, Nebraska. Serving residents for 28 years, it has been established as a longstanding option in the area. Assisted living provides a supportive setting where occupants are helped with daily activities: meals, bathing, and medication management, while being as independent as possible.

The Lakeside neighborhood is somewhat walkable, scoring 46. This means some nearby services are reachable on foot, but most errands and activities demand transportation. This suburban setting radiates a quieter residential feel while still providing easy access to local amenities. Like other assisted living homes, Lakeside underscores building an environment where occupants can receive personalized care while enjoying community life with neighbors. The smaller scale of an assisted living setting often captivates families who prioritize individualized attention and a more intimate daily culture versus larger senior communities.

If you’re contemplating Lakeside for yourself or a loved one, touring in person is the best way to get a sense of its daily atmosphere, meet staff, and see available rooms and common spaces. Visiting is a chance to interrogate about specific services, activities, and care approaches most relevant to your situation.

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Overview of Harmony Court

Harmony Court offers world-class hospitality where seniors can age gracefully in a resort-style environment. The independent living community ensures its residents receive a strong sense of freedom so that they can continue maintaining an active lifestyle; they can immerse themselves in endless opportunities that enrich their holistic wellness. The retirement home provides a stress-free lifestyle to help achieve goals and fulfill a purposeful life.

The community offers modern amenities, friendly staff, and senior care services. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, transportation, ADLs, social events, restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories flourish.

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Overview of Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch

Holiday Rolling Hill Ranch in Omaha is one of the premier independent living communities in Omaha. Holiday Hills Ranch undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs– while encouraging residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch del Rio has been one of the trailblazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care. 

Holiday Rolling Hills Ranch residents are empowered and encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle every day. Retired seniors are able to experience their array of amenities such as a garden, salon, and cafe bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry. Other senior rooms are inclusive of walk-in showers, kitchenettes in private apartments with refrigerators, patio or balconies, and wheelchair-accessible units. 

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Overview of Fountain View Senior Living

Fountain View Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community that has served the people of Omaha for 25 years. As a premier senior living community, Fountain View ensures that residents are able to feel at home whilst building meaningful relationships with staff and other community members. As a proud member of the Heritage group of communities, management has designed every corner of Fountain View to meet individual’s needs and wants to promote a worry-free lifestyle. Fountain View is a community that provides a comfortable environment akin to a sanctuary, promising the best choice for retirement living. With its person-centered approach, residents are sure to live the lifestyle that they deserve. Its featured accommodations include semi-private and private room options with laundry and housekeeping services, common areas with a television set, a library, a recreational room, and a social hall, which are among the few amenities that boost residents’ confidence to expand their social lives.

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Richmont Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care

620 Fort Crook Road South Memory Care Endorse, Bellevue, NE 68005
Overview of Richmont Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care

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.

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Overview of The Nebraska Masonic Home

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.

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Overview of Southview Heights

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.

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Overview of Bloomfield

Tucked at the core of Omaha, NE, Bloomfield Senior Living is a trusted community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully designed one- and two-bedroom accommodations, adults 55+ will surely enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.

There’s always something fun to do within the community with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and group outings. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Basic utilities, scheduled transportation, and a variety of amenities are provided, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

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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.

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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 Independent Living in Nebraska

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 90 independent living communities in Nebraska. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.