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6315 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
4.7
(9 reviews)
"We decided to move to Eastmont independent living over 4 years ago. I am so very grateful we did. So many things that would be of concern in home-living do not exist here or are taken care of. We were thinking of the future and our premonition came ..."
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1750 SOUTH 20TH STREET, Lincoln, NE 68502
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I like Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. They have an exercise room where you can do therapy. They have a nurse on staff all the time, which is the main thing. And they offer a lot more services for Dad. The staff was really good. She wa..."
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9401 Andermatt Dr, Lincoln, NE 68526
3.7
(8 reviews)
"My sister is at Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center. It's very nice. I'm glad that they brought her here. It's convenient to where I live. My sister considers the staff to be very friendly and helpful. I ate dinner with her one night, and ..."
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5431 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the staff @ Old Cheney Rehab. Coming from 400+ miles away + knowing how difficult it is to care for folks who can’t always care for themselves. I was initially very inspired with the positive attitudes of all ..."
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4720 Randolph Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
3.3
(8 reviews)
"My husband moved to Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It's a huge complex. He's in long-term complete care, but there are like 13 in the house, 13 rooms, so they can have 13 patients, a nice little dining room, and a living room. It's very, ..."
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1001 SOUTH STREET, Lincoln, NE 68502
3.1
(8 reviews)
"I visited my father at Lancaster Manor just about every day sometimes twice a day until his death on April 20, 2015. My father was in a couple different nursing homes due to Alzheimer's. I am so glad that he was able to spend his last days here safe..."
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5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother stayed for a few months at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. It's an excellent place and they took my brother to another level in his transformation. The staff that we have worked with have been a blessing to the family. They're one of the ..."
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8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520
2.8
(12 reviews)
"Hillcrest firethorn is the best! My mother came there after a hospital stay! She could not walk and was not in good shape! There got her going again! They worked hard on pt and ot very good results There social worker Amy is very good also ! Kind g..."
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6101 NORMAL BLVD, Lincoln, NE 68506
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center’s rooms were very nice. The staff was all very nice, but they were not staffed adequately for my father’s condition, so he was not able to stay there the full length of time that they committed to, and that wa..."
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4735 SOUTH 54TH STREET, Lincoln, NE 68516
2.0
(5 reviews)
"My father had terminal cancer and spent his last few days there at Homestead. Also, my grandma has lived there for almost five years. I have only good things to say about the quality of care there. The facility is very clean and the staff care so muc..."
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4405 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
2.0
(9 reviews)
"My grandmother went there for rehab after her hip replacement and she got wonderful care. She is back home and fully independent at 90!! So thankful for their wonderful care! The therapists were fantastic...."
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2200 S 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
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6120 South 34 Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
Tabitha Residence - Cove House, located in Lincoln, NE, is a senior living provider specializing in skilled nursing care. This community offers private rooms for its residents, ensuring a personal and private living space for each individual. The rooms are designed to cater to the needs of the residents, providing a comfortable and secure environment.The amenities at Tabitha Residence - Cove House are focused on creating a welcoming and active community. Residents can enjoy outdoor common areas, perfect for relaxation and socializing. For those who love nature and staying active, there are walking and hiking areas available. Inside, shared common areas and communal dining spaces offer places for residents to gather, eat, and participate in activities together, fostering a sense of community and belonging.In terms of services, Tabitha Residence - Cove House is equipped with nurses on staff to ensure that medical needs are promptly addressed. Additionally, the community provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), helping residents with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. This support allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving the care they need.
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200 LEVI LANE, Adams, NE 68301
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I really liked Gold Crest Retirement. The staff seemed happy, and the rooms were big. There was physical therapy. They had a lot of things in house that I really, really liked. It was clean and it was inviting. I thought that it was really nice, they..."
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1400 Mark Drive, Wahoo, NE 68066
5.0
(1 reviews)
"South Haven Living Center's care is excellent and I couldn't ask for better care. My husband was there last year for rehab after major surgery. They're caring, kind, and considerate. It feels like a family facility. They go out of their way to accomm..."
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1145 North Laurel,, Wahoo, NE 68066
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Liberty House is an easy going and a relatively clean facility. It was referred by a doctor. The people there seemed relatively calm and happy. They have individual rooms. The room that my sister is in is like a hotel room and she is comfortable ther..."
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404 East 8th Street, Firth, NE 68358
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We moved our dad to Lakeview Living. They've been wonderful and very responsive. I would highly recommend them. It seems very well maintained, supportive, has compassionate staff, and is in a rural setting with lovely views of a nearby lake. I unders..."
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611 NORTH MAIN, Wilber, NE 68465
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is wonderful, it's a small community so everyone is familiar with everyone and knows each other. The rooms seem too small to share, most of the permanent residents do have a their own rooms. The highlight of my dad's stay was the barber tha..."
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11041 North 137th Street, Waverly, NE 68462
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My grandma was in Waverly Care; it was laid out OK, and it was a nursing facility. It was clean, it had a nice view, and the people were friendly. The rooms were tidy, but more hospital like. It was reasonable in cost...."
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1700 Furnas Street, Ashland, NE 68003
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about my Moms care. She is increasingly loosing her memory and it's been a really hard to watch her decline. Shout out to the nurses that take care of her and the other memory care patients. I know it's a hard job to ta..."
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Nursing Homes
Janice
3.0
Review of Hillcrest Firethorn
My husband stayed in Hillcrest Firethorn for rehab. It's a rehabilitation center, so that's a little different, but very hospital-like even in the long-term unit was a hospital-like room. He felt...
Nursing Homes
Janice
5.0
Review of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
My husband moved to Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It's a huge complex. He's in long-term complete care, but there are like 13 in the house, 13 rooms, so they can have 13 patients, a...
Nursing Homes
Carol
5.0
Review of Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
My sister is at Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center. It's very nice. I'm glad that they brought her here. It's convenient to where I live. My sister considers the staff to be very...
The cost of nursing home care varies from city to city. Fees in Lincoln are slightly higher than the state average of $7,194 but relatively affordable compared to the national average of $7,756. Nearby Omaha is the most expensive city in the state, with fees of $8,182. Nursing home care is more affordable in Grand Island, at just $6,608. Across the border to the south in Manhattan, Kansas, nursing home care costs just $5,753. Meanwhile, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, seniors can expect to pay $7,650 per month for nursing home care.
Lincoln
$7,254
Nebraska
$7,194
The United States
$7,756
Omaha
$8,182
Grand Island
$6,608
Manhattan, KS
$5,753
Sioux Falls, SD
$7,650
A semiprivate room in a Lincoln nursing home costs $7,254 per month. A private room costs slightly more, at $8,076.
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.
Nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior care, costing $7,254 per month. Adult day care, which is delivered during daytime hours to groups of seniors at a community center, is the most affordable at $814. Assisted living and homemaker services are also more affordable, costing $4,755 and $4,957 respectively for help with the activities of daily living. In the case of assisted living, the price also covers room and board. Home health care services cost slightly more at $5,529, with the extra fee covering the provision of more hands-on medical care.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Care
$814
Assisted Living
$4,755
Nursing Home Care
$7,254
Seniors in Lincoln may find the following services and resources useful, either for reducing the cost of nursing home care or for helping them age in place.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services | (704) 732-9053 | The North Carolina Department of Senior Services runs a number of programs for older adults including in-home services, nutrition programs, benefits advice and caregiver support. Services, which are provided free of charge or for a nominal fee, are open to all older adults residing in Nebraska. |
| Aging Partners | (402) 441-7070 | Aging Partners is the Area Agency on Aging for Lincoln. The agency offers a number of services for those aged 60 and over, including the NeighborLNK program, which connects homebound older adults with support in their local community. It also offers a number of wellness programs and services to help seniors age in place. |
| Tabitha Meals on Wheels | (402) 486-8520 | Tabitha Meals on Wheels serves hot meals on a daily basis to hundreds of clients in the city. It accepts all seniors who need the service, regardless of their current income or circumstances. Unlike many similar services, it delivers meals 365 days a year and has no cap on the number of seniors who can enroll. |
| Senior Transportation | (402) 441-7070 | The City of Lincoln runs a number of senior transportation services to help older adults attend senior centers, get to medical appointments and visit friends. It also provides additional services for those in rural areas. These services use flat-fee pricing and are open to all older adults. |
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