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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem, NE
If you’re looking for independent living in the Salem area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Salem. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Salem, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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, 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.
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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 are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Cost of independent living in Salem, NE
The average cost of senior living in Salem is $2,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Verdon, NE with an average of $1,999 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, NE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Salem, NE by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Salem
Recent reviews for independent living in Salem
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Bristol Manor of Maryville
5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Vintage Park at Hiawatha
5.0
We picked this community because, it's close to the family. They have been so kind, and really help to transition my loved ones. It's a a small community, and they treat the residents like family. They bend over backwards to accommodate them. My loved one is comfortable. I would recommend to ...
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Salem independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vintage Park at Hiawatha, Vintage Park at Holton and Redbud Plaza Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Salem, Nebraska. See the full list.
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