Savannah Pines Retirement Community

Savannah Pines Retirement Community

Overview of Savannah Pines Retirement Community

Founded 26 years ago, Savannah Pines Retirement Community is an independent living community on Pine Lake Road in Lincoln, Nebraska. It serves seniors who cherish privacy and autonomy. The home supplies studio and one- and two-bedroom floor plans in its three-story residence, built for people wanting an active lifestyle without needing medical or personal care assistance.

Savannah Pines Retirement Community provides private apartments where occupants live independently while enjoying access to on-site amenities, dining, and social activities. This blend of privacy and built-in social infrastructure captivates older adults wanting to remain self-sufficient while lessening the burden of home maintenance and household management. Pets are welcome, making the home an appealing choice for seniors wanting to keep their animal companions in retirement. The Pine Lake Road location is somewhat walkable with a Walk Score of 34. This means some neighborhood errands can be run on foot, though a car is required for most daily trips. Away from urban density, the setting offers a calmer residential neighborhood.

For seniors desiring a home that balances independence with convenience, Savannah Pines Retirement Community provides the infrastructure and social opportunities of a managed living environment. It also preserves the autonomy that lots of active retirees prioritize.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #30 / 53Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 53 homes we track in Nebraska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nebraska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #166 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 230 homes we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Parking Available

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Exercise Programs/Fitness Center

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Safety Systems

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Recreational Activities

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Health Programs

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Security Systems

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Pet-Friendly

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Wi-Fi Access

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Theater Room

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Computer Room

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Savannah Pines Retirement Community

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Savannah Pines Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.11 miles to nearest hospital (Bryan Pine Lake Campus)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Residence at Gramercy
IL
AL
RC
Lincoln
130
Facility 130
NE AVG 81
Rank #26 / 174
Yes
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 47
Rank #104 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #63 / 127
-Sylvia SlattenCima Lincoln Gramercy Oppo LLC6
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #55 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 52
Rank #47 / 155
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 155
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
IL
AL
Lincoln (Van Dorn Meadows)
84
Facility 84
NE AVG 81
Rank #57 / 174
Yes
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 47
Rank #106 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---Catherine HornerWell Nebraska Tenant LLC6
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
Gateway Vista
IL
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 81
Rank #62 / 174
No
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 47
Rank #33 / 230
Medicaid and Medicare (80)
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 28
Rank #42 / 53
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #17 / 127
-Tonya NoackGateway Properties, Inc16
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 7
Rank #111 / 155
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 15
Rank #86 / 155
85
Facility 85
NE AVG 52
Rank #118 / 155
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #140 / 155
The Legacy
IL
AL
MC
Lincoln
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 81
Rank #119 / 174
No
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 47
Rank #199 / 230
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80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #55 / 127
-Administrator Larry Gadeken-4
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #29 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #36 / 155
Savannah Pines Retirement Community
IL
Lincoln-Yes
34
Facility 34
NE AVG 47
Rank #166 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 28
Rank #30 / 53
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Nebraska

Savannah Pines Retirement Community is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Savannah Pines Retirement Community

Is Savannah Pines Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Savannah Pines Retirement Community has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Savannah Pines Retirement Community been in business?

Savannah Pines Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Savannah Pines Retirement Community?

Yes, Savannah Pines Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Savannah Pines Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Savannah Pines Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Savannah Pines Retirement Community?

Savannah Pines Retirement Community is located at 3900 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516.

What is the phone number of Savannah Pines Retirement Community?

(402) 261-0905 will put you in contact with the team at Savannah Pines Retirement Community.

Does Savannah Pines Retirement Community provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Savannah Pines Retirement Community is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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