Memory Care Communities in Grand Island, Nebraska

Memory care residents in Grand Island pay about $6,631 per month, which aligns with the U.S. norm of $6,688 and comes in below Nebraska’s median of $6,749. Monthly fees in nearby cities tend to run considerably higher, with facilities in Lincoln charging around $7,343 and seniors in Omaha paying roughly $7,688.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey.

Grand Island’s memory care facilities charge a baseline monthly rate of $6,631.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Nebraska page.

Seniors in Grand Island pay around $6,631 per month for residential dementia services. This rate offers savings of about $600 over the baseline cost of nursing home care, but other senior care solutions typically cost less. For example, seniors without memory-related conditions pay around $5,305 for standard assisted living, while in-home care clients pay roughly $4,767 for full-time custodial care.

The state requires all memory care communities in Grand Island and the rest of Nebraska to obtain licensing through the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. Along with meeting minimum licensing standards that all residential care communities follow, these facilities must meet regulations according to the state's Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act.

• Grand Island seniors pay state income taxes on virtually all their retirement income, including Social Security benefits taxable by the federal government. Aside from a deduction for military retirement income, Nevada doesn’t provide exemptions or deductions to help seniors reduce their tax burden. Fortunately, the state exempts all food and medication from state sales tax, which may benefit memory care residents who rely on medication therapy.
• Historically, violent crime occurs less often in Grand Island than in the state and nation, although property crime occurs much more frequently. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 17.3 for violent offenses and 53.5 for property-related infractions, compared to national respective scores of 22.7 and 35.4. To maintain a secure community and keep residents safe, local memory care facilities typically have door alarms and surveillance cameras.
• The overall cost of living in Grand Island falls 1.3% below the national norm. It also runs well below living costs in other major cities, such as San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX, and Washington, D.C., appealing to those seeking big-city amenities on a budget. Housing, food and utilities all cost less here than in a typical U.S. city, which may positively impact memory care costs.
• Memory care residents and families in Grand Island have access to a wide range of services through Dementia Friendly Nebraska, a statewide initiative that helps those affected by memory loss through one-on-one counseling, educational resources and emotional support. Through this initiative, individuals can learn more about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, connect with local resources and find information on paying for memory care services.
• AARP recognizes Grand Island as an age-friendly community for the steps the city has taken to create a welcoming, safe environment for older adults, including those living with dementia. The only city in the state with this distinction, Grand Island scores 58 points on the livability index for factors such as its comparatively low preventable hospitalization rate of 26.9 incidents per 1,000 patients versus the national norm of 38.2, as well as its senior-friendly housing policies.