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My mom has been very happy with Broadwell as an I. Staff is so kind. Administration is very thorough, helpful and friendly. Facility is very clean and well kept. I would and have highly recommended Broadwell...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Kearney's newest Senior Living community. We are located across from Kearney Regional Medical Center to the west and Yanney Park to the east. Broadwell offers restaurant style dining with a view of our courtyard opening up to the park. Our staff has over 60 years combined experience...
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The staff is excellent. They are patient & kind. They facility is clean & has a great outdoor space. We are grateful for them. (And for A Place for Mom for all the help)
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.
Welcome to CountryHouseDevoted exclusively to benefiting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, CountryHouse residence for memory care is not “typical” memory care. We’re all about experiences. Do more. Engage more. Live more.Walk into any CountryHouse community and see...
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I appreciate that they had enough staff to always have someone available. Everyone was always super nice. The bill I received was over the contracted amount but staff there assured me they were working on it...
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, 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cowles, NE

The average cost of senior living in Cowles is $4,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nelson, NE with an average of $3,759 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cowles, NE, vs. nearby cities

Cowles, NE
$4,107/mo
$4,402/mo

Assisted living costs in Cowles, NE, vs. state and national averages

Cowles, NE
$4,107/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Cowles, NE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,107/mo
$4,107/mo

Assisted living costs in Cowles, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,895/mo
Studio
$4,831/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,775/mo

Senior living costs in Cowles 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: Cowles, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowles, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,107/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,107/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,324/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cowles, NE:$4,107/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cowles, NE:$4,107/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cowles, NE:$3,324/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cowles, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowles and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Cowles, NE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cowles have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cowles, NE$3,615/mo$4,442/mo-18.6%
Nebraska$4,712/mo$4,886/mo-3.6%
National$4,534/mo$4,625/mo-2.0%
Cowles, NE
2024 average cost:$3,615/mo
2023 average cost:$4,442/mo
Percent change:-18.6%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$4,712/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,534/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cowles, NE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cowles.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cowles

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cowles

The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings

5.0
Across the board, The Kensington Hastings was a great place for my Dad's respite stay. He received excellent care. They had a lot of activities and really good food. And the staff were awesome.

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.

CountryHouse Kearney

5.0
5s across the board. Extremely welcoming and friendly staff who go out of their way to create good experiences for residents.

Cowles assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowles assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowles, 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 Cowles assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cowles that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cowles, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cowles assisted living

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 Cowles Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cowles, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowles assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cowles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowles, NENational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowles assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cowles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowles, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
42.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowles assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cowles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowles, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
3.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
3.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
3.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
3.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
3.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
3.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cowles

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cowles protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Broadwell Senior Living Kearney, CountryHouse Kearney and The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cowles, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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