The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scottsbluff, NE for 2024

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There are 4 Assisted Living Facilities in the Scottsbluff area, with 2 in Scottsbluff and 2 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 3 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Scottsbluff. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Scottsbluff 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Torrington with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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Scottsbluff, a Great Plains city in the western region of Nebraska takes its name from a historically significant landmark that is now a U.S. National Park, Scotts Bluff National Monument. Scottsbluff is also home to a sizeable senior population, with approximately 16% of its residents age 65 and older. Those who need help with the activities of daily living may find the four Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in Scottsbluff to be more affordable than those in other cities. 

As in the rest of the Cornhusker state, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services licenses and regulates ALFs in Scottsbluff.

• Housing and transportation costs are significantly lower in Scottsbluff when compared to the rest of the country. While seniors on a tight budget may benefit from this, they often pay more for groceries and healthcare. Overall, however, Scottsbluff enjoys a cost of living approximately 16% lower than the national average.
• Residents enjoy more sunny days and fewer rainy days on average here when compared with the rest of the United States. However, seniors should know that Scottsbluff gets about 39 inches of snow annually, which could limit winter outdoor time for active seniors.
  
• Scottsbluff has a violent crime rate on par with that of the national average, but property crime here is significantly higher. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being high property crime, Scottsbluff rates a 58.9. The U.S. average is 35.4. Families with loved ones in assisted living here should ensure the facility has state-of-the-art security systems.
• The Scottsbluff area has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Aging Office of Western Nebraska (AOWN), which provides support through numerous programs to seniors living in the 11 counties of the Nebraska Panhandle. 
  
• Single seniors in Scottsbluff who have an adjusted gross income of $43,000 or over are taxed on Social Security benefits in Nebraska. Those who receive a public or private pension pay taxes on those monies. Kiplinger's ranks Nebraska among its top 10 least tax-friendly states for retirees for these reasons and more.
• The Scottsbluff area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Regional West Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

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

Assisted Living costs in Scottsbluff start around $0 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 Scottsbluff 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.

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.