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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Norfolk, NE for 2024

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The average cost of assisted living in Norfolk is $3,312 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 15 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Norfolk. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Norfolk 4.59 out of 5 stars.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Norfolk, Nebraska

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Norfolk

The city of Norfolk is located in Madison County, Nebraska and has a population of 24,398, of which 20 percent are aged 60 and up. The town accommodates this sizable senior population with five local assisted living facilities (ALFs). Each facility provides seniors with assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management and transportation arrangements. They also offer a range of recreational activities to help each senior live a healthy, fit lifestyle.  In Norfolk, and all other cities in the Nebraska, ALFs are regulated by the Nebraska Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Licensure and Regulation.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Norfolk

  • Short, mild summers are typical in the Norfolk area, where temperatures rarely exceed 89 degrees during the hottest months. Seniors may need to consider the hazardous cold winters that average between 15 and 39 degrees from November to March.

  • The air quality index in Norfolk is considered 17 percent better than the national average, which makes it easier on seniors with respiratory illnesses. The area also has a 96 percent better pollution index compared to the national median.

  • The cost of living in Norfolk is rated an 88, similar to the state average and 12 points better than the national average of 100. Seniors can often save on groceries, health care and housing in the area compared to those living elsewhere in the nation.

  • Residents in Norfolk experience lower violent and property crime rates compared to the national average, yet face higher crimes per square mile. As a result, the town is considered only 26 percent safer than those in the nation and 10 percent safer to communities of comparable size in Nebraska.

  • Norfolk has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Norfolk Senior Center, an organization that provides seniors with activities, social programs and educational services.

  • The Norfolk area is home to world-class facilities, including Faith Regional Health Services, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Assisted Living in Norfolk

Assisted Living costs in Norfolk start around $3,312 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Norfolk and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Nebraska

US

$4,000

Sioux City

$3,727

Fremont

$3,320

Norfolk

$3,312

South Sioux City

$3,020

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Norfolk

Eligible seniors in Norfolk may qualify for mulitple financial aid programs, including the Medicaid 1915 Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.

Financial Assistance in Nebraska

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Norfolk

Norfolk and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Norfolk, please visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norfolk

Norfolk-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Nebraska are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Nebraska

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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mz!

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Meadows

We are very pleased with the care our parents receive at The Meadows. There are a lot of activities for them to take part throughout the week. The staff is very caring, friendly and helpful....

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Kim

I visited this facility

Review of Madison House Assisted Living

My mother will be moving into Madison House. The staff was very helpful and very personable, and she wanted to know my mom's name right away, her hobbies, and the things that she enjoyed doing. She...

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Assisted Living

Kelly

I visited this facility

Review of The Meadows

The Meadows was great and a larger facility. You could go from independent to assisted and stay in the same facility. The staff was very helpful, gave us lots of information, answered questions...

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