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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Richardson County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 31 assisted living facilities in the Richardson County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

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zipAveragecost: $3,596

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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Richardson County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Richardson County is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stella, NE with an average of $2,942 per month.

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

Richardson County, NE
$3,596/mo
$3,550/mo
$3,536/mo

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

Richardson County, NE
$3,596/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,596/mo
$3,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$4,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,767/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,650/mo

Senior living costs in Richardson 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: Richardson County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRichardson County, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,596/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,596/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$1,999/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Richardson County, NE:$3,596/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Richardson County, NE:$3,596/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Richardson County, NE:$1,999/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Richardson 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 Richardson County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Richardson County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Richardson County

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Redbud Plaza Assisted Living in Onaga, KS

4.6
Great place! Clean, open areas, you can have dogs or cats if you can care for them yourself. Access to a work out facility, indoor heated pool and hot tub. You have an apartment with separate bedroom. Staff are well educated, professional, friendly and very caring. Best kept secret in northeast ...
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Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Richardson County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richardson County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Richardson County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.8%
34.1%
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
40.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Richardson 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 Richardson County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Richardson County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Richardson 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 Richardson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richardson County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Richardson 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 Richardson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richardson County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richardson 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 Richardson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richardson County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Richardson 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 Richardson County protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, Morton Senior Living and Vintage Park at Hiawatha are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Richardson County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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