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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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I'm really pleased with the communication from the staff to the family. This was a good choice for my loved one. The activities when they are able to have the residents participate; the community keeps...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, 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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They did a great job, she loved the Wellington, she was there for almost 15 years. They had studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, we were in the two bedroom and it was very nice, it's very similar...
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.
The Wellington welcomes you home to a truly independent style of retirement living with all of the services and amenities to help ease the challenges of daily life. Located in Papillion, adjacent to Midlands Hospital, our studio, one and two-bedroom apartments feature fully equipped kitchens,...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom has only been there two weeks, but excellent food, way more than anyone could two outside areas. The parking is great. There is a covered entrance. The same nurse is there 5 days a week and very...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The community is a very nice place, and the staff seems to really care. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Fox Run Assisted Living Community is located on the 16th hole of Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fox Run is where you can enjoy a life of beauty and independence.With 66 spacious apartments, Fox Run offers five convenient floor plans that range from 436 to 983 square feet at one low...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Ralston House, an elegant and cozy senior community for now for those 55 and over. Conveniently located just off of 72nd & L Street, Omaha, Nebraska with easy access to the Interstate 80, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.Spacious one and two bedroom apartments all with modern...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Nebraska City, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska City is $3,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plattsmouth, NE with an average of $2,727 per month.

Independent living costs in Nebraska City, NE, vs. nearby cities

Nebraska City, NE
$3,203/mo
$4,189/mo
$3,231/mo

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

Nebraska City, NE
$3,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Nebraska City, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,513/mo
Independent Living
$3,203/mo

Independent living costs in Nebraska City, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,951/mo
Studio
$4,699/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,803/mo

Senior living costs in Nebraska City 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: Nebraska City, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNebraska City, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$3,203/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,513/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nebraska City, NE:$3,203/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Nebraska City, NE:$4,520/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nebraska City, NE:$4,513/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Nebraska City, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City, NE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nebraska City 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nebraska City, NE$3,441/mo$3,006/mo+14.5%
Nebraska$3,456/mo$3,019/mo+14.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Nebraska City, NE
2024 average cost:$3,441/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$3,456/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Nebraska City

Recent reviews for independent living in Nebraska City

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews for Bloomfield mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff, with some residents and family members even considering them like old friends. They are attentive to residents' needs and go above and beyond to ensure their comfort and happiness.
Variety of activities and outings. Reviews for Bloomfield highlight the diverse range of activities offered at the community, including puzzles, card games, social events, movies, and even outings to grocery stores and shopping malls. Residents appreciate the opportunity to stay engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Multiple reviews for Bloomfield praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with comments about the pristine bathrooms, nicely decorated apartments, and well-tended gardens and walking trails. The facilities are kept in excellent condition.
Individualized attention to residents' needs. Several reviews for Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln mention the accommodating nature of the staff, who quickly address residents' needs and make adjustments to ensure their comfort. This personalized attention is much appreciated by both residents and their families.
Excellent and customizable dining experiences. Reviews for Bloomfield consistently emphasize the quality of the food and the flexibility of the dining arrangements, with residents able to choose when and what they eat. This focus on individual preferences and dietary restrictions ensures that every resident looks forward to mealtimes.
Supportive community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community and camaraderie among residents is a recurring theme for Bloomfield, with many residents mentioning the friendships they've made and the way they look out for one another. This welcoming environment is a key factor in residents' overall satisfacti ...
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Nebraska City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nebraska City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nebraska City, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nebraska City, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
47%
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