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Assisted Living Facilities in Beatrice, NE

Also serving communities of Fairbury, Hebron.

The average cost of assisted living in Beatrice is $3,195 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 17 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Beatrice. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Beatrice 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Beatrice, Nebraska

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Beatrice

Beatrice, Nebraska, is an agricultural city in the heart of Gage County and serves as the county seat. Rich in culture and history, Beatrice lays claim to the Homestead National Monument of America. The city enjoys a large senior population with adults aged 65 and older making up nearly 22% of Beatrice’s population of approximately 12,500.

Elderly residents of Beatrice have two assisted living facilities (ALFs) to support them should they need professional assistance with personal care. Assisted living communities in Beatrice, as in all of Nebraska, house a minimum of four residents and are regulated by Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Beatrice

  • Seniors may be able to stretch a dollar further here since the cost of living in Beatrice is 16.7% lower than the national average. While healthcare is 20% more costly than the U.S. average, seniors pay less for housing, utilities and transportation.
  • Beatrice has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Beatrice Senior Center, an organization that provides meals, transportation, social and educational activities, and a computer lab with training services.
  • The high crime rates in Beatrice may give families pause. The violent crime rating here is 37.6, on a scale of 1 to 100 with 100 being high crime, higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime is also more prevalent, with Beatrice scoring 45.3, also higher than the national average of 35.4.
  • The Beatrice area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Seniors who thrive in a dry, moderate year-round climate might struggle with Beatrice's excessive humidity, snow and rain. Sperling's gives the city a Comfort Index score of 37 out of 100, lower than the U.S. average of 54. Beatrice averages 32 inches of rain and 19 inches of snow annually. July’s high averages 88 degrees, while January brings a winter low of 14 degrees.
  • SmartAsset calls Nebraska’s tax system the least friendly toward retirees of any in the country. Along with an inheritance tax, seniors in Beatrice pay state income tax on any Social Security retirement income that is taxed federally. Retirement income from a public pension or  401(k) is also subject to state income tax.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Beatrice

Assisted Living costs in Beatrice start around $3,195 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 Beatrice 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

Lincoln

$4,454

Seward

$4,387

US

$4,000

Clay Center

$3,700

Beatrice

$3,195

Papillion

$2,750

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Beatrice

To help seniors in Beatrice cover the cost of assisted living, Nebraska offers the Aged & Disabled Waiver. Participants must be eligible for Medicaid and require nursing facility level of care. Not all ALFs in the state accept this subsidy, however.

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 Beatrice

Beatrice 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 Beatrice, please visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Beatrice

Beatrice-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

Assisted Living

Carol Maxson

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

Review of The Kensington – Beatrice - CLOSED

They are truly caring. The staff, from the Administration, food service, maintenance, transportation, etc. EVERYTHING ! There were always something for them to do. The day to day interactions with...

Provider response

Hi Carol, and we thank you so much for your kind words. Most of all, we thank you for allowing us to be part of your parents' lives and bring them into our family. We truly do love our residents...

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Assisted Living

Srogge

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

Review of The Kensington – Beatrice - CLOSED

My Father and Mother both resided at The Kensington. They loved how the facility became their home and the staff was family. The facilities were spotless, the meals delicious, and a variety of...

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Assisted Living

Amy L

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

Review of The Kensington – Beatrice - CLOSED

Very clean facility! And all the the staff are so find and always willing to help any way they can. I would recommend the Kensington to everyone.

Provider response

Hi Amy, Thank you so much for your review. The most important part of what we do at The Kensington is making sure every one of our residents feel like family. This is a pledge we made more than...

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