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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dakota County, NE
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dakota County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dakota County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dakota County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dakota County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 50 assisted living facilities in the Dakota County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Springdale, Morningside and Leeds.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sioux City, South Sioux City and Dakota Dunes.
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8.9
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25 reviews
The staff is very dedicated to the needs of their clients, very dutiful. They take great care in communicating with the client, they're patient. I have noticed when I'm visiting the staff always communicate...
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 The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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8.6
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12 reviews
The placement didn't workout since [name removed] needed nursing home Alzheimer's care. However, what we liked the most about this community was the cleanliness and the meals and dining. Based on the...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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8.0
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14 reviews
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. Whispering Creek Active Retirement Community is located next to the Whispering Overlooking miles of breathtaking golf course views, Whispering Creek...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I would not place my Dad in a place where he didn't feel comfortable. He has been doing great since coming there. Interaction with staff has been wonderful.
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.
Our Assisted-living programs have been recognized by ICAL and NCAL as top award winning premiere facilities in the region. Each and every tenant is treated as family. The program is extremely proud to serve our friends and neighbors. We offers 6 levels of Assisted-living cares, and also...
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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7.2
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12 reviews
They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. At Kinship Pointe, you can have the worry-free lifestyle you deserve. With independent living and assisted living both on one campus, it makes the transition between care levels easy if you need it later. And you and your spouse can...
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We chose Floyd Place because we had a budget and they fit that budget. We were able to have a virtual tour before my dad could see it and they he did his own virtual tour. The fact that they value military...
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.
At Floyd Place, our senior living community in Sergeant Bluff, we offer thoughtful, compassionate service to help our residents thrive. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as tai chi, exercise classes, happy hour, movie nights, spa day, and ice cream socials. We...
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The staff and hospice were just terrific, they made sure our questions were answered and we got everything we needed. They were very compassionate. The rooms are on the smaller side, but nice and it had...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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2.0
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1 review
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family. You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner. Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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, 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.
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.
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: 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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Dakota County, NE
The average cost of senior living in Dakota County is $3,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maskell, NE with an average of $2,055 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota County, NE vs. nearby counties
Dakota County, NE
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota County, NE vs. the state and national average
Dakota County, NE
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dakota County, NE by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dakota County, NE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dakota County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dakota County
Lawton Senior Living
5.0
A very loving and caring staff.
The food was very tasty and well prepared.
My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.
Kinship Pointe Wayne
5.0
The staff was very caring, and kept us well up to date on our Mom. They were very caring and accommodating while our Mother was on hospice as well.
I would recommend Kinship Pointe Wayne to other families looking.
Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA
5.0
We needed a place for my dad on short notice and Floyd Place was helpful in expediting that process. Although COVID-19 is an issue for everyone at this point, the staff are all taking proper precautions with all residents and finding ways, within the CDC rulings, to have the family visit. The ...
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Dakota County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota County, 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 Dakota County 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 Dakota County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota County 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 Dakota County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota County 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 Dakota County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota County 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 Dakota County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
42%
Room service
Room service
16%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota County 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 Dakota County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
18%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dakota County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dakota County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage at Northern Hills, Charter Senior Living at North Park Place and Whispering Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dakota County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Dakota County
- Sioux City, Iowa
- South Sioux City, Nebraska
- Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
- North Sioux City, South Dakota
- Rosalie, Nebraska
- Wakefield, Nebraska
- Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- Elk Point, South Dakota
- Ponca, Nebraska
- Macy, Nebraska
- Salix, Iowa
- Hinton, Iowa
- Wren, Iowa
- Dixon, Nebraska
- Jackson, Nebraska
- Lawton, Iowa
- Climbing Hill, Iowa
- Owego, Iowa
- Concord, Nebraska
- Martinsburg, Nebraska
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