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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brainard, NE
If you’re looking for independent living in the Brainard area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Brainard. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 143 independent living facilities in Brainard, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Seward, Wahoo and Schuyler.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Seward, Wahoo and Schuyler.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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.
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.
“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...
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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Overall they do a great job here! The office staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and they made the transition from her old apartment to this new one very smooth and expedient. They're very easy to...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Malone Manor is an affordable, older adults housing community. It's 50-unit, three-story senior living community is set amidst a lovely park-like setting. Directly across the street is a popular city park, boasting many trails for hikers and bicyclists alike. The Joanne Maxey Senior Center (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.
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
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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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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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These affordable apartments are full of helpful, friendly, and paid professionals to make your retirement feel safe and free. We love the friendliness of all or the neighbors who make us feel welcome and a...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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
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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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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
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
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Cost of independent living in Brainard, NE
The average cost of senior living in Brainard is $3,759 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellwood, NE with an average of $1,936 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brainard, NE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Brainard
Recent reviews for independent living in Brainard
Nye Square in Fremont, NE
4.0
Fremont Nebraska Nye Court I would rate them as a 4 for those categories. We had a really good experience. My mom was there about 8 months.
The staff was very knowledgeable and caring towards the residents. They kept the residents rooms and commons areas very clean . Admissions was very easy ...
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Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus, NE
4.0
Because my own home would be better, I didn't give 5 stars. The meals are good, the help is helpful and friendly and most everyone calls me by my first name. I'm forgetful and was unable to cook for myself so this is ideal for me and I have 2 family members living within 12 miles so I can get ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Brainard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brainard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brainard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brainard independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brainard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brainard independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brainard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brainard independent 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 independent living communities in Brainard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainard, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bloomfield, Marquis Place and Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brainard, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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