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3000 Risen Son Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3.7
(15 reviews)
"I visited Risen Son Christian Village. I went and talked to the guy and looked at the apartment for my sister. You walked down the hall and the staff was just very nice and acknowledging. The rooms were small, and that's one of the reasons why she di..."
$1,663
7 Elliott St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.0
(4 reviews)
"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 to therapy every day. They're trying to get her back ..."
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2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Midlands Living Center is an older facility, smaller, and independent-owned. They try to give more individualized services. They have a private room for my dad with his own bathroom. With COVID, they try to have hall exercises, they have selected peo..."
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34 Northcrest Drive , Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 cared about my sisters and me, as well as our mother. ..."
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4809 REDMAN AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was very good when I visited Oak Grove Manor. The rooms were very nicely decorated. The food is very good as well. ..."
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323 S 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68154
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Rose Blumkin Jewish Home was really clean and you couldn't smell urine anywhere. It was nice and it wasn't big, but it was well laid out, and beautiful. The lady during the tour was nice and answered any question I had. I really liked everything ther..."
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209 MAIN STREET, Tabor, IA 51653
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I highly recommend Tabor Manor Care Center. My wife was there last year, and the staff was wonderful. They cared. The facility was very nice and the upkeep was very good. They had maintenance staff onsite, and the food was really good...."
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300 W Meigs St , Valley, NE 68064
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom was brought to Arbor Care Center - Valhaven. It was awesome. It was very clean. The people were very nice. It was unbelievably great. Usually, those places have a smell like a hospital or something, but Arbor Care Center didn't have any smell ..."
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12505 South 40th Street, Bellevue, NE 68123
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My relative has received good, compassionate care. I'm very impressed with the nurses and most of the aides. It's a fairly new building, very clean and well run. The most important factor of course, is the care you loved one receives. However, I wou..."
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4330 SOUTH 144TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68137
4.3
(9 reviews)
"My mother went to Brookestone Village when she was injured, and they're wonderful. If we have to send our mother elsewhere for more care, it would be at Brookestone and we're comfortable with that. It's very clean, the staff is wonderful and just ver..."
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600 Brookestone Meadows Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68022
4.2
(8 reviews)
"I have been very happy with Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center. Their facilities are very nice and well-maintained, and their staff is engaged, professional and caring. I really like this community and they have been very good. I see ..."
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530 South 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68105
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I think she did marvelously at The Lutheran Home. She went there because she had a problem with her spine and they were able to work with her from that stage until she was able to go to an independent living apartment. I think they didn’t have not en..."
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3110 SCOTT CIRCLE, Omaha, NE 68112
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My Mother has been a resident at this facility for over ten years. She went into their memory loss unit and now she is completely unable to talk, walk and has to be fed blended food. I think the caring staff at her nursing facility has kept her ali..."
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700 S. Hwy 6, Gretna, NE 68028
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Located 15 to 20 miles outside of Omaha, this facility is easy to get to on the Interstate"”and there is adequate parking once you arrive. There's an attached rehab area for both in-patients and out-patients. There are residents who need memory care,..."
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2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Good Shepherd Lutheran Community provides a very pleasant and well-trained and well-experienced staff who are all about the personal care of their residents. From the first time I entered the facility to visit my grandmother, the staff were always a..."
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2305 SOUTH 10TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68108
3.8
(8 reviews)
"My aunt was a resident of St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center. She's happy and satisfied there. The staff was friendly and caring. It's a clean, bright, and cheery place. They had a great variety of activities and the food was excellent...."
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20275 HOPPER STREET, Elkhorn, NE 68022
3.5
(21 reviews)
"I was at Life Care during the heighth of Covid so I had to spend a lot of time in my room. Aimee literally got me walking again after a broken femur and a shattered wrist. I always ate in my room (due to Covid) and the food was amazing and always on ..."
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6032 VILLE DE SANTE DRIVE, Omaha, NE 68104
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My husband was in need of skilled nursing once leaving the hospital. Judy W from the facility came to the hospital to visit with us and give us information and answer our questions we had about the transition to a skilled nursing facility. She was ve..."
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6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE 68133
3.4
(20 reviews)
"My mom has been at the Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages several times and had to stay at the rehab facility, but that whole complex is great. Affordability is a little bit of an issue. It is higher priced, but what they have, what they offer and th..."
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2824 N 66th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104
3.4
(7 reviews)
"My brother is at Maple Crest Care Center. The staff is friendly and helpful and easy access. He doesn't like the food, but they have a lot of activities. Value for money is good. It's highly recommended. They seem to care about their patients...."
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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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