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Photo of Savannah Pines Retirement Community
2424 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.6
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32 reviews
9.6
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32 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Savannah Pines Retirement is Lincoln, NE's Premier independent living community. Savannah Pines Retirement Resort comprises 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Savannah Pines Retirement is...
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8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
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I liked the small town feel and that he got to take his dog. The apartments were larger than the others we looked at and Dad liked that it was all one level. We liked that it was located on the edge of town....
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.
With a perfect location, Immanuel’s Yankee Hill Village is your answer for retirement living in south Lincoln. Yankee Hill Village's care options include independent living, assisted living and for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, compassionate memory support. Offering one-level with...
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1212 Floor plans available
7.9
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6 reviews
7.9
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I would recommend the Knoll's to others. They have been supportive and welcome feedback to ensure my mom's needs are met. The facility provided the level of support my mother needed while having the...
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.
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The staff is truly tremendous and go above and beyond to care for their patients, and I'm not just saying that because it sounds like. I can't express how safe and comfortable my mother and I both feel with...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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.
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Martell, NE

The average cost of senior living in Martell is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milford, NE with an average of $3,697 per month.

Independent living costs in Martell, NE, vs. nearby cities

Martell, NE
$4,353/mo
$4,310/mo
$4,353/mo

Independent living costs in Martell, NE, vs. state and national averages

Martell, NE
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Martell, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,800/mo
Independent Living
$4,353/mo

Independent living costs in Martell, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,457/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,257/mo

Senior living costs in Martell 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: Martell, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMartell, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$4,353/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,818/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,800/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Martell, NE:$4,353/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Martell, NE:$4,818/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Martell, NE:$4,800/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Martell, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Martell and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Martell, NE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Martell have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Martell, NE$4,300/mo$4,316/mo-0.4%
Nebraska$2,842/mo$2,647/mo+7.4%
National$3,031/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Martell, NE
2024 average cost:$4,300/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$2,842/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Martell

Recent reviews for independent living in Martell

Waterford at College View in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The experience with the community is fine. We picked this community because of the location mainly. I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

Malone Manor in Lincoln, NE

4.8
Overall they do a great job here! The office staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and they made the transition from her old apartment to this new one very smooth and expedient. They're very easy to communicate with and prompt with their responses. One complaint I have is that when we ...
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Waterford at Williamsburg in Lincoln, NE

4.8
I would recommend them. The resident to staff ratio is really good. The Executive Director left in March, and they are looking for a new Executive Director. The communication with the former was great.

Martell independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Martell independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Martell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Martell, NENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Martell independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Martell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Martell, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Martell independent 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 independent living communities in Martell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Martell, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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Savannah Pines Retirement Community, Yankee Hill Village and The Knolls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Martell, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Martell, Nebraska. See the full list.

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