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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Omaha, NE for 2024

The historic city of Omaha in the state of Nebraska is home to over 475,000 people, and about 12.8% of residents are over the age of 65. Seniors in Nebraska have access to Nebraska Medical Center, which is a teaching hospital that’s nationally ranked by USN in two procedures. The campus is home to the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging, which offers specialized geriatric medical services.

Nursing home care provides a high level of supervised medical care and assistance for seniors. This level of care is often more expensive than other forms of long-term care, and family members may want to look at alternative care options in Omaha. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Omaha is $8,182 for a semiprivate room, while in the nation as a whole, the average monthly cost is $7,756. Alternative care options that may interest family members include home care and assisted living.

This article discusses the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Omaha and neighboring cities. The guide also discusses resources that may be of interest to seniors considering nursing home care in Omaha.

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Nursing Home Costs in Omaha, Nebraska

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Omaha is $8,182 for a semiprivate room and $9,247 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Looking at the cost of nursing home care across the country, nursing home care in Omaha costs about $426 more per month than the national average. Omaha is also more expensive than the Nebraska state average of $7,194.

Nursing home care in Omaha is more expensive than in the neighboring cities of Lincoln ($7,254), Grand Island ($6,608), Sioux City, IA ($6,509) and Des Moines, IA ($7,148). The biggest gap in costs in Nebraska is between Grand Island and Omaha, with a price difference of over $1,500 per month.

Omaha

$8,182

Nebraska

$7,194

The United States

$7,756

Lincoln

$7,254

Grand Island

$6,608

Sioux City, IA

$6,509

Des Moines, IA

$7,148

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Family members may find it useful to compare alternatives to nursing home care if they’re not sure that a nursing home is the right placement for their loved one. Adult day health care is the least expensive option, at an average cost of $1,625 per month. Assisted living is a popular care choice for seniors who don’t need ongoing medical care, with an average monthly cost of $4,523. Homemaker services and home health aide services have an average monthly cost of $4,767 and $4,957, respectively, and are less expensive than nursing home care in Omaha, which costs $8,182 for a semiprivate room and $9,247 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,625

Assisted living

$4,523

Homemaker services

$4,767

Home health aide

$4,957

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,182

Nursing home (private room)

$9,247

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Omaha, Nebraska

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Omaha, Nebraska

The following resources may be of interest to seniors in the Omaha area. They may make it easier for seniors to safely remain in their own homes for a longer period of time. Some of the resources may assist in making moving to a nursing home easier once it is required.

ResourceContactService
Aged Medicaid Waiver Program(402) 546-1870This waiver allows Medicaid funds to be used to purchase a range of care services such as home-delivered meals, respite care, adult day care, personal emergency response systems, home modifications and home care. Seniors need to be aged 65 and over and qualify for Medicaid to be able to apply for the program. Assistants are available to guide seniors through the program and help them get the services they need.
Meals on Wheels(402) 444-6536The Meals on Wheels program provides hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over. A meal is delivered at noon each day by a volunteer who also carries out a social safety check and reports any issues to the relevant authorities. Special dietary requests can be accommodated. 
Home Instead Center for Successful Aging(402) 559-9600The center offers educational opportunities to seniors and their caregivers to help the seniors live active and successful lives. Services offered include physical therapy, geriatric medicine, geriatric psychology, nursing care, exercise science and whole-person wellness services. These services are available at the center, and the focus is on promoting independence and aging in place. 

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