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Photo of Tabitha Village
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.
Photo of Just Like 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 GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 The Lexington Assisted Living
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our skilled nursing center. Our facility offers a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Seasons has 32 apartments. There are community residents. It is part an non-profit Life Care Community. Sessions has dedicated exercise, hobby, dining and entertainment rooms. Often if one spouse needs...
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 Legacy Estates
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.
Legacy Estates is located in a beautiful neighborhood with close proximity to restaurants, shopping, medical offices, and walking paths. The community, which offers both Independent and Assisted Living, provides a spectacular environment both inside and out. Our residents enjoy large,...
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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.
Photo of Independence Houses at Coddington
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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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.
Photo of Independence Houses at Mandarin
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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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 Independence Houses at Northview Pines
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.
Photo of Legacy Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
“Simply Elegant, yet Surprisingly Affordable”. The Legacy Terrace celebrated 10 years this year. Our residents enjoy large, comfortable apartments and develop many friendships and lasting bonds when immersed in “Legacy Living”. Some popular comments we hear include : “We meet our friends...
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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 Lancaster County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle, NE with an average of $4,454 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lancaster County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Lancaster County, NE
$4,749/mo
$4,806/mo
$4,818/mo

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

Lancaster County, NE
$4,749/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Lancaster County, NE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,749/mo
$4,730/mo

Assisted living costs in Lancaster County, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,571/mo
Studio
$5,509/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,767/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster County 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: Lancaster County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster County, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,749/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,730/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,328/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster County, NE:$4,749/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster County, NE:$4,730/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster County, NE:$4,328/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lancaster County, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County, NE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lancaster County 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
Lancaster County, NE$5,523/mo$5,060/mo+9.2%
Nebraska$5,040/mo$5,055/mo-0.3%
National$4,875/mo$4,585/mo+6.3%
Lancaster County, NE
2024 average cost:$5,523/mo
2023 average cost:$5,060/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,040/mo
2023 average cost:$5,055/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,585/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster County, 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 Lancaster County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster County

CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at CountryHouse Lincoln 3 and the experience was great. I felt like all was wonderful there. My mom was safe and well liked. They interacted with her in a positive way every time that I was there. They always communicated her needs or any issues like illness or ...
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Waterford at Williamsburg in Lincoln, NE

4.8
I would recommend them. The resident to staff ratio is really good. The Executive Director left in March, and they are looking for a new Executive Director. The communication with the former was great.

Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln, NE

4.9
This is a good place, and has a nice smell. The community has good security. They are on top of any COVID problems. The staff return calls promptly to the family. The room sizes are bigger than I anticipated and the bedrooms are large.

Lancaster County review score based on 50 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 44 Lancaster County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lancaster County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Lancaster County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Lancaster County, NE44 facilities
7.8
Lincoln, NE56 facilities
8.3
Roca, NE32 facilities

Review subcategories for Lancaster County assisted living

When assisted living 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 50 reviews of 44 Lancaster County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster County resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Lancaster County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster 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 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 Lancaster County protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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