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3000 Risen Son Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
"This beautiful facility provides outstanding care in every way - compassionate, dedicated staff, careful oversight...
34 Northcrest Drive , Council Bluffs, IA 51503
"My mom was a resident of North Crest Living Center. She needed help with getting herself toward the end, on and off the...
7 Elliott St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
"Bethany Lutheran Home is a nursing home. The cleanliness was very good, and there was hardly ever any smell. We had a...
2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
"My husband is in Midlands Living Center for long-term care. It's close to me, and it's VA-approved. The rooms are...
2305 SOUTH 10TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68108
"My brother is in St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center in Omaha. He says they give him good care. They've all had their shots...
530 South 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68105
"I think she did marvelously at The Lutheran Home. She went there because she had a problem with her spine and they were...
910 SOUTH 40TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68105
"This is a small facility "” offering 12 rooms of assisted living and 20 of skilled nursing. The main street nearby is...
4102 WOOLWORTH AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68105
"The Douglas County Health Center is very clean. If I would compare it with other facilities in the area, I think the...
3110 SCOTT CIRCLE, Omaha, NE 68112
"My Mother has been a resident at this facility for over ten years. She went into their memory loss unit and now she is...
7915 N 30TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68112
"Our mom was in rehab at Florence Home Healthcare Center. I was very pleased. They were fantastic. The staff was very...
4809 REDMAN AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68104
"The staff was very good when I visited Oak Grove Manor. The rooms were very nicely decorated. The food is very good as...
4835 SOUTH 49TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68117
"My mom has been at Omaha Nursing and Rehab for almost 3 yrs..i give them 10 stars.. My mom receives the best care from...
5505 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68106
"Both my parents are residents here, and my mom had chronic issues with skin breakdown BEFORE she came in. I must say the...
2824 N 66th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104
"We placed my mom there for memory care/long term needs about a year ago. Maple Crest staff is staffed by a very...
6032 VILLE DE SANTE DRIVE, Omaha, NE 68104
"All the staff have been so great of taking care of me I appreciate everyone. I would recommend this facility to my...
1702 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
"I like the rehab people at Hillcrest Health Services. I was in a small room, and it is on the end, so I was one of the...
1540 NORTH 72ND STREET, Omaha, NE 68114
"In 2013, I broke my leg, and then I had surgery. I did rehab at the Ambassador in Omaha. I was there for about a month...
7410 MERCY ROAD, Omaha, NE 68124
"My dad was at Nebraska Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The staff was friendly when I visited. The rooms were...
7350 Graceland Drive, Omaha, NE 68134
"I don't know what others have seen at Skyline but my experience was totally different!! The people that live there are...
7501 Keystone Dr, Omaha, NE 68134
"I feel the bare minimal cleaning is done in the establishment. I visited my husband many times and couldn't stand the...
Nursing Homes
Laura
4.0
Review of North Crest Living Center
My mom was a resident of North Crest Living Center. She needed help with getting herself toward the end, on and off the toilet, and combing her hair. The staff was wonderful. They were kind. They...
Nursing Homes
Daniel
5.0
Review of Risen Son Christian Village
I toured Risen Son Christian Village. It's a beautiful facility but it just seemed a little institutionalized. It just didn't feel as comfortable and homey but it's a beautiful facility. Out of...
Nursing Homes
Daniel
5.0
Review of Bethany Lutheran Home
We chose Bethany Lutheran Home because it was close to our home. I like the staff, the facility, and the respect they give to my wife. They're very accommodating and very respectful. They take her...
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Council Bluffs can expect to pay approximately $8,182 per month for a semiprivate room in a local nursing home. Prices in the Omaha metropolitan area are 25% higher than the state median but just 5% higher than the rest of the nation. Seniors in Des Moines pay about $1,000 less per month. Looking west, Lincoln, Nebraska, is moderately more affordable, with an average of $7,254. To the north, seniors in Sioux City save about $1,670 per month at $6,509.
Council Bluffs
$8,182
Iowa
$6,570
The United States
$7,756
Des Moines
$7,148
Sioux City
$6,509
Lincoln, NE
$7,254
In Council Bluffs, a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing facility costs $8,182 per month, and private rooms cost even more at $9,247.
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.
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.
Cost is an influential variable when considering which type of care is most appropriate for seniors. Prices start at $1,625 for adult day health care at a recreation center. Seniors who wish to receive services in their own homes may opt for home care, which costs an average of $4,767 per month, or home health care for $4,957. This is more than the cost of an all-inclusive apartment in an assisted living facility, which averages around $4,523. Since a private room in a nursing home costs about twice as much, this level of care is reserved for individuals with the greatest need.
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted living
$4,523
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,182
Nursing home (private room)
$9,247
Seniors in Council Bluffs have access to a variety of government-sponsored services and recreational activities to promote healthy aging. The following organizations offer services to support seniors who live in the community, and the Area Agency on Aging can assist with the transition to nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Connections Area Agency on Aging | (800) 432-9209 | The Connections Area Agency on Aging operates regional offices in Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Creston. This agency is a gateway to information about Medicaid long-term care benefits and community-based services. Staff members can coordinate needs assessments for seniors who require long-term care in a nursing home or residential setting. Physical therapy and home modifications, including ramps, are available through the CAPABLE program, and many other services are available to all area residents aged 60 and older. |
| West Central Community Action Agency | (712) 322-2621 | West Central Community Action administers two federal programs that help seniors manage their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program pays a portion of residents' wintertime heating bills, and it provides emergency assistance to prevent disconnection or help seniors restore their service. The Weatherization Assistance Program covers energy-saving structural upgrades that are completed by qualified contractors. |
| Iowa Legal Aid, Southwest Iowa Regional Office | (800) 532-1275 | Attorneys at Iowa Legal Aid can help seniors plan for the future and provide advice about civil legal issues that need immediate attention. Its elder law experts provide information on finding nursing homes, paying for care, setting up Medicaid trusts and creating wills and documents for health care decision-making. Free information is available online. |
| YMCA Healthy Living Center | (712) 323-5995 | The YMCA of Greater Omaha operates the Healthy Living Center in Council Bluffs. This community center is a hub for older adults who enjoy fitness, swimming, reading and other hobbies. The campus features a gym, aquatic center and areas for crafts, card games and other recreational activities. It also offers ballroom dancing and social events. |
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