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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelby, NE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shelby, A Place for Mom can help. With 83 memory care facilities in Shelby, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Shelby incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shelby memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shelby, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Henderson Nursing Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Colonial Corner
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Clarkson Community Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Countryside Home assisted living community located near where Union and Taylor Creeks meet in Madison, NE. We take full advantage of our picturesque location and the tranquility of the surroundings to offer our residents the very best in assisted living care. Visiting relatives can relax in...
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Photo of Independence Houses at Northview Pines
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sutton Community Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Independence Houses at Coddington
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Garden Square of Crete
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Philosophy    Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.  We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of The Victorian
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of OUR Supported Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Legacy Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
“Simply Elegant, yet Surprisingly Affordable”. The Legacy Terrace celebrated 10 years this year. Our residents enjoy large, comfortable apartments and develop many friendships and lasting bonds when immersed in “Legacy Living”. Some popular comments we hear include : “We meet our friends...

Cost of memory care in Shelby, NE

The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duncan, NE with an average of $3,280 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby, NE vs. nearby cities

Shelby, NE
$4,271/mo
$3,414/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby, NE vs. the state and national average

Shelby, NE
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,271/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shelby, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,295/mo
Studio
$4,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,998/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Shelby over time

Shelby, NENE stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Shelby

Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby

Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus, NE

4.0
Because my own home would be better, I didn't give 5 stars. The meals are good, the help is helpful and friendly and most everyone calls me by my first name. I'm forgetful and was unable to cook for myself so this is ideal for me and I have 2 family members living within 12 miles so I can get ...
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Kinship Pointe Seward

4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Kinship Pointe Seward. Very friendly staff, nice residents(they are mostly Nebraska folk).The housekeeping is great, easy move in process (we did it in a day) then unpacked for 2. The meals are good enough and there are many options if you don't like what ...
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Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE

3.9
It was more homey than [community name removed]. There were a couple of ladies there who tried to make friends with mom, that was nice. I am not sure we would recommend this community to others, it would maybe depend on the health of the person going in and if that person would be willing to ...
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Shelby review score based on 28 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 62 Shelby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelby review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shelby review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Shelby, NE62 facilities
8.4
Osceola, NE18 facilities
7.6
Rising City, NE109 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelby memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 28 reviews of 62 Shelby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Shelby, NE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Shelby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shelby memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shelby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
6.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 83 memory care facilities near Shelby, Nebraska. See the full list.

The 83 memory care facilities near you in Shelby, Nebraska typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelby, Nebraska, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shelby, Nebraska, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shelby, Nebraska ranges from $943 to $8295. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby, Nebraska is $4,271. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shelby, Nebraska typically starts at $943. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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