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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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Pierce County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Pierce County is $2,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wausa, NE with an average of $2,952 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pierce County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Pierce County, NE
$2,953/mo
$3,151/mo
$3,138/mo

Assisted living costs in Pierce County, NE, vs. state and national averages

Pierce County, NE
$2,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Pierce County, NE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$2,953/mo
$2,953/mo

Assisted living costs in Pierce County, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,500/mo

Senior living costs in Pierce County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pierce County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typePierce County, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,953/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$2,953/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,803/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pierce County, NE:$2,953/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pierce County, NE:$2,953/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pierce County, NE:$2,803/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pierce County, NE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pierce County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pierce County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pierce County

Kinship Pointe Wayne

5.0
The staff was very caring, and kept us well up to date on our Mom. They were very caring and accommodating while our Mother was on hospice as well. I would recommend Kinship Pointe Wayne to other families looking.

Madison House in Norfolk, NE

4.5
Madison House is a pretty nice place. It is nicely decorated, new and as far as we can see, spotless. The staff is polite and caring. The residents are very friendly too. The first thing that struck us when we visited was how cozy it is.

Pierce County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pierce County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pierce County, 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 Pierce County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Pierce County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pierce County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.8%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pierce County assisted living

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 Pierce County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pierce County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.4%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pierce County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pierce County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pierce County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pierce County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pierce County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pierce County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pierce County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Pierce County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pierce County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
7.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
7.4%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pierce County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pierce County protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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