Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Lincoln, NE below include 21 Assisted Living facilities with 144 reviews. On average in Lincoln, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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2355 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Independence House has been a blessing to our family. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia in 2017, and it was a stressful and emotional time to realize he needed full-time care. During the most vulnerable time of his life, I quickly ga..."
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4451 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE, 68516
4.3
(14 reviews)
"Bickford of Lincoln had more of a nursing home feel, but the staff was incredible. They were friendly and knowledgeable. It really was nice, but not quite the place for my mom. We saw assisted living and memory care. The staff was phenomenal. They ha..."
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7208 Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE, 68506
4.9
(10 reviews)
"When the time came to move a family member into an assisted living, Bailey Pointe was the place for us. All staff, starting with management, have proven they deeply care for each resident. The community is always clean and the residents are always s..."
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6330 Platte Ave, Lincoln, NE, 68507
4.3
(15 reviews)
"My mother loves being at the assisted living! She was living at home and alone all day. Her granddaughter would pick her up and cook dinner for her and take her back home. My mother loves being there because of the good food they cook, the actives..."
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6600 Juliet Court, Lincoln, NE, 68521
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We went to Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care quite often, because my next-door neighbor was there. It was a very nice place. The hallways were so long because they had a lot of room and I had a hard time walking down the hallway. She has just..."
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9421 Gable Pines Road, Lincoln, NE, 68520
4.3
(11 reviews)
"AVIVA Woodlands was very nice, it was one of the nicer places we were at. They did give us dessert at that place, and we saw a couple of different rooms. This was my favorite because it was the newest one. The staff was very nice. They seemed like th..."
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6800 A Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I went here with my mother 2-1/2 years ago. Their staff was great and very friendly, and they gave us a good tour. They had a library, an activity center, and a salon. The room was very spacious, and the closet size was fabulous. The facility had a v..."
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5700 Fremont Street, Lincoln, NE, 68507
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My father stayed at Legacy Terrace Retirement Community. It was a beautiful facility. We had no complaints whatsoever. His room was small, but that was really all he needed. I had no complaints with the staff. They were fabulous, very caring, attenti..."
READ MORE8401 S. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE, 68516
4.2
(13 reviews)
"This facility is the Best! My parents moved into their apartment the end of August 2018. From the farm in Southeast Nebraska. Ages 98 and 95. Health care is not always the best in the rural area, this place has changed their life around. Dad just..."
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5600 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE, 68506
4.3
(10 reviews)
"I'm now in assisted living at The Legacy. I was independent and I just moved two floors down. It's very nice. They have a corner with birds that you can watch and they have tables where you can do jigsaw puzzles. The staff is very helpful. They help ..."
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3500 Faulkner Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516
4.6
(6 reviews)
"We chose The Landing at Williamsburg Village because my mom liked it. It was the cleanest and nicest of the four that we looked at. It had more amenities and bigger apartments for the cost. They have exercise classes, a swimming pool, a wood shop, a ..."
READ MORE4848 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68516
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I would just like to say that the Waterford at College View North is excellent in my opinion. As a recent resident here, I have had some troubles adjusting to this lifestyle as I am quite young to require such help. I'm only 54 and while driving my s..."
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5801 Norman Road, Lincoln, NE, 68512
4.2
(7 reviews)
"The Knolls Retirement Community is wonderful. My sister's room is very nice. The staff is very nice, too. It doesn't have the feel of being a nursing home. My sister plays bingo. They also have singing, church streaming, entertainment, and baking. Th..."
READ MORE5550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE, 68506
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My mother is moving into The Lexington Assisted Living Center in a few weeks. The staff is super pleasant. There's somebody at the front door all the time. They lock it up at 8:00. It's very clean. Neat. It has a big courtyard thing, and that was imp..."
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225 N 56th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68504
4.1
(6 reviews)
"I went to Gateway Vista. It was a nice size, big. The rooms were huge. Each place had its own bathroom and private bath, and the bathrooms were big. It was just big. Great value for the money. We saw a one-bedroom, which was huge. It was a big place ..."
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4620 Randolph, Lincoln, NE, 68510
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My parents are at GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites. They moved in on October 1st, and they have been excellent. Their 1-bedroom is nice. They could've gotten a 2-bedroom, but they didn't have the money for that, and they didn't really..."
READ MORE3940 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE, 68516
3.4
(10 reviews)
"My sister is pleased with the providers that care for her, the management of her disease process, and the meals. Linens and china are a perk she enjoys very much. We had a family get-together and the facility had a room prepared for our large family ..."
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3110 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE, 68506
3.4
(9 reviews)
"Mom’s room was spacious. The entire staff is exceptional and caring. Mom was warmly welcomed on her first day and she made some wonderful friendships. The staff was very attentive to her medical needs. It’s a smaller facility where everyone is tr..."
READ MORE841 S 47th St, Lincoln, NE, 68510
2.5
(2 reviews)
"We visited Tabitha Village, it's supposed to be a nice one, but I didn't like it. I didn't like the heat and air conditioning setup, I don't like the wall unit in a hotel, so I didn't like that there for a living place. The girl in charge was very sw..."
READ MORE3777 N 58th St, Lincoln, NE, 68507
"Legacy Arbors, located in Lincoln, NE, offers a supportive environment for seniors, focusing on Assisted Living and Memory Care. The communi..."
READ MOREAt $4,715, assisted living in Lincoln is pricier than the Nebraska average of $4,076 and the U.S. average of $4,500. Seniors can find slightly cheaper rates in Omaha, where the average price for care is $4,652. Prices are much cheaper in Grand Island, located about 94 miles to the west of Lincoln. There, residents pay just $2,906 — $1,809 less than average rates in Lincoln. Across the Iowa border in Sioux City, assisted living costs approximately $4,148. Prices are higher in Kansas City, Missouri, averaging $4,585.
Lincoln
$4,715
Nebraska
$4,076
The United States
$4,500
Omaha
$4,652
Grand Island
$2,906
Sioux City, IA
$4,148
Kansas City, MO
$4,585
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for assisted living in Lincoln is $4,715 per month.
Seniors looking for financial assistance for assisted living in Lincoln can seek supplemental funding through the Nebraska Assistance to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program. This programs helps seniors receive financial aid for room and board, food, clothing and home supplies.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Nebraska page
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.
Seniors in Lincoln might want to consider other kinds of senior care that might be a better fit for their budget and needs. Both regular home care and home health care cost $5,148. Both services provide personal care and help with activities of daily living, but home health care also includes medical services, like physical therapy and medication administration. Adult day care is far cheaper at just $576, but it only provides supervision during the daytime hours. A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $7,908.
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$576
Assisted Living Facility
$4,715
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,745
The city of Lincoln and Lancaster County provide a wide range of services, resources and programs for older adults. The following free resources are offered by nonprofit organizations and government agencies and include health insurance counseling, financial assistance for low-income people, veterans affairs and more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Partners | (402) 441-7070 | Aging Partners serves as the Area Agency on Aging for seniors of Lincoln. It provides case management, legal aid, future planning advice and wellness education that can help seniors live healthier lives. The Aging Partners website has information about upcoming local events, support group meetings and the state's long-term care Medicaid Waiver program. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 942-7830 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps assisted living residents and their families with issues such as elder neglect, exploitation, facility safety concerns and general quality of care. The ombudsmen inform seniors of their rights and can help resolve complaints on their behalf. On its website, seniors can find a guide about what to look for when visiting assisted living facilities, including questions to ask staff and tips for choosing a community that meets their needs. |
| Lincoln Regional Veterans Office | (800) 827-1000 | Lincoln veterans can contact this office to request information about VA benefits, including pensions and service-connected disabilities. Seniors can also get help with filing compensation and pension claims. Service officers can give veterans information about the city's VA outpatient clinic, which provides primary and specialty care, lab services, mental health treatment and more. |
| Assistive Technology Partnership | (531) 207-2226 | The Assistive Technology Partnership's ReUse Network provides durable medical equipment loans for Lincoln seniors who can't afford to buy needed equipment themselves. Eligible seniors can request walkers, wheelchairs, magnifying devices and other equipment to help them with their activities of daily living. ATP also coordinates iCanConnect (ICC), a program that provides special telecommunication equipment for people with significant hearing and vision loss. |
| Lincoln Downtown Senior Center | (402) 441-7154 | The Downtown Senior Center offers a variety of recreational activities and assistance programs for the city's older adults. Seniors can enjoy exercise and art classes, writing groups, live music and games. Services available at the center include income tax filing assistance, health programs, a computer lab and referrals to volunteer opportunities through Lancaster County. |
In Nebraska, assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. Residents can contact DHHS to learn about licensing requirements, facility inspection reports and state laws that facilities are required to follow.
Lincoln Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Nebraska are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Tracy
5.0
Review of Gateway Vista
I went to Gateway Vista. It was a nice size, big. The rooms were huge. Each place had its own bathroom and private bath, and the bathrooms were big. It was just big. Great value for the money. We...
Assisted Living
Tracy
3.0
Review of Havelock Manor
I went to Havelock Manor. The staff was very friendly. The facility was clean. The director, she knows what she's doing. My opinion is that the rooms are kind of small if I'm being honest. And the...
Assisted Living
Iris5
4.0
Review of GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care. I wouldn't even want to try it. It's a very nice facility, but it wouldn't be for my sister. I think it depends on the person that has to have...
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