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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Clay Center, NE

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If your loved one needs memory care in Clay Center, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Clay Center, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Clay Center incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Clay Center memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Clay Center, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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The staff was very helpful as we started the process and paperwork. They truly do treat you and the residents as family. There are so many activities available, including trips on the bus and visits from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Constructed in 1914, The Clarke Hotel was the premier destination for social and political events in the Hastings area for many years. Fully renovated in 1987, The Clarke was transformed into The Kensington and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kensington...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Enjoy independent living month to month rent apartments.. Maintenance has been here within an hour of notifying them of lost electricity, plugged toilet. Drive way, roads cleared from snow the day after the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Heritage at College View
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Champion Homes of Hastings
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sunnyside Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Heritage Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is small and set up like a home environment. The communication is good between the staff and our family and they know us by name. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Clay Center, NE

The average cost of senior living in Clay Center is $6,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockham, NE with an average of $6,730 per month.

Memory care costs in Clay Center, NE, vs. state and national averages

Clay Center, NE
$6,928/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Clay Center, NE, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,928/mo

Memory care costs in Clay Center, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,595/mo

Senior living costs in Clay Center vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clay Center, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClay Center, NENebraskaU.S.
Memory Care$6,928/mo$7,160/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$5,699/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,097/mo$3,335/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Clay Center, NE:$6,928/mo
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Clay Center, NE:$5,363/mo
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Clay Center, NE:$3,097/mo
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Clay Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Clay Center

Good Samaritan Society - Villa in Hastings, NE

5.0
This is an amazing place, and my loved one lived happily here for quite a while. I'd recommend this place to anyone, they get top marks across the board from me. The only reason we moved my loved one out was that she ended up needing to be closer to family.

The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings

5.0
I would highly recommend The Kensington to others. The facility is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The other residents are also very welcoming to newcomers.

Clay Center review score based on 12 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 12 reviews of 1 Clay Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clay Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Clay Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Clay Center, NE1 facilities
8.6
Hastings, NE1 facilities
8.6
Harvard, NE1 facilities

Clay Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Clay Center memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Clay Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay Center, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.4%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clay Center memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Clay Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay Center, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay Center memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clay Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay Center, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay Center memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clay Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay Center, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay Center memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Clay Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay Center, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Clay Center

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Nebraska memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Clay Center protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings, The Harvard House and Leisure Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clay Center, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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The 10 memory care facilities near you in Clay Center, Nebraska typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clay Center, Nebraska, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Clay Center, Nebraska, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Clay Center, Nebraska ranges from $4295 to $9900. The average Memory Care cost in Clay Center, Nebraska is $6,928. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clay Center, Nebraska typically starts at $4295. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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