Page 8 of Best Independent Living in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 92 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: 47/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Nebraska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Overview of Richmont Assisted Living and Memory Care

Richmont Assisted Living and Memory Care is a premier community Bellevue that provides a comprehensive range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. For those requiring specialized memory care, the home goes above and beyond to provide exceptional memory care options. The community is thoughtfully designed to create a secure, nurturing environment that promotes cognitive well-being and preserves cherished memories.

From engaging social activities to wellness programs tailored to individual needs, residents have many opportunities to pursue their passions and forge meaningful connections within the community. The dedicated staff members are always on hand to ensure that each resident’s journey is filled with purpose and fulfillment. In addition to the enriching programs and services, Richmont Senior Living offers a delightful dining experience. With carefully curated menus and attentive service, residents can savor delicious meals catering to their unique dietary needs while fostering community and togetherness.

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Overview of Golden Living Center – Grand Island Park

Located on North Darr Avenue, Golden Living Center – Grand Island Park is an assisted living community in Grand Island, Nebraska, that provides assistance with activities of daily living. The community also provides medication management and meal preparation to help maintain older adults’ independence.

With a Walk Score of 56, the community’s relatively walkable neighborhood offers access to some nearby amenities on foot. However, most errands and trips are only accessible by car. The surrounding area features a residential setting with a mix of local services and conveniences.

An in-person visit is also suggested for families exploring care options to better understand Golden Living Center – Grand Island Park’s care services, costs, and community life.

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Overview of Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln is a tranquil senior living community offering independent living for active seniors who wish to live their retirement to the fullest. Relax in luxurious accommodations with a selection of spacious studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom floor plans to choose from. All residences are built with kitchenettes, walk-in showers or tubs, and self controlled heating and cooling units for convenience. Safety is ensured with safety features, emergency response devices, smoke alarms and sprinkler systems, and wheelchair accessibility features within the community.

Residents have more time to enjoy themselves with the help of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping, maintenance, light linen services, and transportation. Offering a variety of events, classes, and activities, the community allows residents to enjoy, make new connections, and stay engaged. A culinary team takes care of residents’ nutritional and dietary needs with three home style meals daily that they can enjoy in various dining spaces. With comfortable apartments, fun activities, and delightful grounds, you can start living your life to the fullest at Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln.

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Overview of Nye Legacy

Led by Executive Director Kirk Sweeney, Nye Legacy is a nursing home in Fremont, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Located at 3210 N. Clarkson Street, the community provides several levels of care in one location. Residents can receive different services as their needs change. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

The 100-bed community has been serving residents for 18 years. Residents stay for an average of 80 days, which is a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and skilled nursing, highlighting the community’s focus on post-acute recovery.

A 90-degree hydrotherapy pool is available on-site for aquatic therapy, which can benefit residents recovering from surgery, an injury, or a hospital stay. Rehabilitation services are Medicare-certified.

Residents receive 24-hour care along with organized social activities. Nursing staff provides an average of about 4 hours and 33 minutes of care per resident daily, including approximately 1 hour of registered nurse care. The home offers a strong level of direct clinical support.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 26, which means errands and outings require a vehicle. Families comparing short-term rehabilitation with long-term nursing care may want to ask how staffing differs between the programs, since both types of care are offered.

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Overview of Edgewood Vista

Located in the heart of Grand Island, Nebraska, Edgewood Vista stands as a dedicated memory care community, offering not only respite stays but also round-the-clock staff availability to ensure residents remain active and engaged. The community is thoughtfully crafted to cater specifically to memory care needs, even accommodating those who may display physical aggression. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of memory care, Edgewood Vista provides services with utmost compassion and a strong focus on security, evident through features like wander alert systems and wheelchair accessibility.
This purpose-built community holds a strategic advantage of being conveniently situated near parks, schools, shopping centers, and even the renowned Nebraska State Fair. Residents at Edgewood Vista experience a homelike environment where every aspect is designed to foster well-being. For individuals with dementia, this community not only provides a secure and supportive setting but also ensures that their unique needs are met with the highest level of care and consideration.

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Overview of Remington Heights Retirement Community

Remington Heights Retirement Community is an award-winning independent living and assisted living community in Omaha, NE, that offers assistance with daily living activities and thoughtfully designed floor plans for older adults. With its warm and home-like environment, residents can live comfortably during their stay. Routine wellness checks, chef-prepared meals, and recreational programs are also available, ensuring residents can maintain their independence with ease. Dedicated to enriching residents’ living experiences, the community has thoughtfully designed amenities and high-quality services.

Arts and crafts, fitness programs, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and have fun. Residents can also relax and stay active, with its thoughtfully designed amenities, like the fitness center, courtyard with gazebo, and putting green. Situated in the lively neighborhood of Omaha, near shops, restaurants, and highways, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This retirement community is a good option for senior living in Nebraska, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society-Hearthside Cottage

Nestled in the heart of Gibbon, Nebraska, Good Samaritan Society-Hearthside Cottage is a premier assisted living community. The community’s strategic location provides convenient proximity to churches, retail shopping, healthcare centers, and an array of local amenities. 

Notably, Good Samaritan Hospital is a mere 12.6 miles away, ensuring swift medical attention if needed. Additionally, the community boasts excellent accessibility to seven pharmacies within a mile radius and four churches within a 4-mile range. With round-the-clock staff availability, residents can rest assured that assistance will be readily accessible for any emergencies, regardless of the hour.

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Overview of Connect55+ La Vista

Connect55+ La Vista offers independent living in La Vista, Nebraska. Residents have private living space with community services, without daily care, which may suit an older adult who wants that arrangement. Studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments give residents choices for living alone, with a partner, or with a companion.

Rates start at $1,420, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them. A fitness center supports exercise on site, while the courtyard offers outdoor space within the community. The salon and spa provide personal grooming and wellness services without requiring residents to leave the property.

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Overview of Tabitha Residence – Cove House

Tabitha Residence – Cove House sits at 6120 S 34th St in Lincoln, Nebraska, part of the broader Tabitha organization. It is a 50-bed nursing home with a moderately walkable address (Walk Score 61) and a care list that includes nursing, memory care, hospice, assisted living, home care, and respite care. That range is wider than most single buildings carry, which likely reflects the Tabitha campus structure rather than all services being available in one wing.

The number that tells you the most about who lives here is the average length of stay: 850 days. That is nearly two and a half years. Short-stay rehab residents exist, but this is not primarily a transitional facility. The 65.2% occupancy means space is typically available.

Staffing is where this profile stands out concretely. Residents get 5 hours and 9 minutes of total nursing care per day, with registered nurses logging 1 hour and 19 minutes of that, nurse aides contributing 4 full hours, and LPN/LVN staff adding another 20 minutes. Those aide hours in particular are well above typical. Programs include transitional care, rehabilitation therapy, and Meals on Wheels. The facility runs 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs on hand.

The building has a chapel, salon, bistro, café, wellness center, transportation, and daily wellness checks. Chef-prepared meals are served in the dining room.

Payment covers Medicare and private pay. For adults needing long-term nursing support, memory care, or hospice services in Lincoln, Tabitha Residence – Cove House is a staffing-heavy, long-stay facility with a full campus of support services behind it.

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Overview of The Brant Senior Living

The Brant sits in Omaha at a starting price of $3,600 per month for memory care. It’s positioned across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, though it’s listed under memory care in ALM’s taxonomy. The facility operates outside the federal CMS system, meaning no Medicare or Medicaid, and the pricing structure signals a private-pay model.

The staffing framework includes licensed nurses and CNAs with a 1:24 nurse-to-resident ratio maintained around the clock. Rehabilitation services and home care sit alongside the residential model. Three chef-prepared meals daily are built around exceptional dining experiences, which is a specific enough claim to ask about on a tour.

Spark® Wellness is their named program, drawing on Montessori methods around engagement and purpose. The activity calendar runs seven days a week: games, social gatherings, outings, fitness classes, lifelong learning offerings, worship services. The pet-friendly policy matters for older adults. The amenities list is dense: fitness center, salon, spa, bistro, cafe, movie theater, pickleball, billiards, courtyard, private dining, transportation, wifi, housekeeping, laundry, linen service.

The neighborhood Walk Score is 54, which is moderately walkable but not highly so. The facility includes 60 photos in its ALM listing, which suggests documented physical infrastructure.

The Brant is a comprehensive, amenity-rich private-pay senior living community in Omaha with a full programming structure, on-site rehabilitation, and structured wellness orientation, spanning independent, assisted, and memory care across multiple care levels.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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 92 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.