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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Nebraska is $7,160, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Essen area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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They are the kindest, most caring staff we have ever experienced during [name removed] convalescence during the last two years of her life
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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Although my mother's stay was brief, we found the facility clean, the staff engaging, friendly, and caring. We felt that they were very sympathetic and great about helping us when hospice had to get involved
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.
Pathfinder Place is located on the north end of Fremont, Nebraska, a town with a small town feel and the amenities of a big city. We are close enough to downtown for shopping trips, live entertainment, or exploring the riverfront in the Luther Hormel Memorial Park. Residents and visitors alike...
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Edgewood Vista in Fremont NE was an awesome home for my dad. This memory care assisted living home was the best place for my dad and I only wished we would have heard about it before we placed him in the...
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.
Edgewood Vista of Fremont offers adult daycare in the beautiful city of Fremont, NE. Fremont is located in Dodge County, and those visiting or becoming residents of the city will enjoy checking out the natural beauty that the area has to offer. Those who spend time in Fremont find that they don't...
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Carter Place is filled with a skilled, caring and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. They offer a wide array of activities for all to enjoy. The facility is sized right,...
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.
Carter Place is located in the quiet countryside just outside of Blair, Nebraska. We offer assisted living with all of the comforts of home. Your health and safety is our top priority:On site 24 hour a day Registered NurseShort term care availableAssistance with medication and daily...
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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, 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.
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I had my Mom in this facility and was extremely impressed with the care. My Mom was in there for rehab and I really can't say enough about the quality of care, the excellant customer service, the true...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Essen, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $7,160 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nebraska vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNebraskaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,160/mo$6,999/mo2.3% above national median
Assisted Living$5,699/mo$5,830/mo2.2% below national median
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,520/mo5.3% below national median
Memory Care
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.3% above national median
Assisted Living
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.2% below national median
Independent Living
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.3% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Essen

Recent reviews for memory care in Essen

Providence Place Memory Care in Fremont, NE

5.0
So my mother is in her approximate 8th year with her dementia battle and due to both my parents coming down with Covid at christmas the decision had to be made for mom's future care. Phone calls began with A Place for Mom and with in a day we had a visit planned, a room reserved based - on all ...
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Pathfinder Senior Living in Fremont, NE

4.4
The staff is friendly and helpful, and were responsive timely to needs. They genuinely showed caring and empathy. The facility had recent updates made and was warm and inviting.

Carter Place in Blair, NE

4.3
My mother has been at Carter Place for more than 3 years and I am able to visit her daily. The common thread over this time has been the commitment to the residents happiness and contentment. I can't imagine there would be a better staff anywhere, they all go above and beyond!

Essen review score based on 37 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 4 Essen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essen 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

Essen review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Essen, NE4 facilities
8.8
Fremont, NE4 facilities
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Uehling, NE4 facilities

Review subcategories for Essen memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 37 reviews of 4 Essen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Essen resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Essen, NE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Essen memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essen, 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 Essen 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 Essen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essen, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.3%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essen 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 Essen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essen 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 Essen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essen, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Essen 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 Essen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essen 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 Essen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essen, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.2%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
17%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Essen

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 Essen protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Providence Place Memory Care, Pathfinder Senior Living and Edgewood Vista of Fremont are the top-rated memory care facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See the full list.
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The 12 memory care facilities near you in Essen, Nebraska typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Essen, Nebraska, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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