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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.
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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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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.
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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, 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at 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.
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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, 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, 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
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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Butler County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Butler County is $3,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include David City, NE with an average of $3,159 per month.

Independent living costs in Butler County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Butler County, NE
$3,159/mo
$3,159/mo

Independent living costs in Butler County, NE, vs. state and national averages

Butler County, NE
$3,159/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Butler County, NE, vs. other senior living options

$6,781/mo
Independent Living
$3,159/mo

Independent living costs in Butler County, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,989/mo
Studio
$3,216/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,708/mo

Senior living costs in Butler 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: Butler County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeButler County, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$3,159/mo$3,335/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,763/mo$5,699/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,781/mo$7,160/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Butler County, NE:$3,159/mo
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Butler County, NE:$4,763/mo
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Butler County, NE:$6,781/mo
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Butler County

Recent reviews for independent living in Butler County

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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Waterford at College View in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The experience with the community is fine. We picked this community because of the location mainly. I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

Elk Ridge Village in Elkhorn, NE

5.0
We are very happy with Elk Ridge. They are excellent across the board. I wouldn't have my loved one anywhere else. They are so much better than the place we were before. I would highly recommend Elk Ridge.

Butler County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler County, 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 Butler County 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 Butler County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Butler County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler County 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 Butler County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler County 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 Butler County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottonwood Senior Living, Savannah Pines Retirement Community and Marquis Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Butler County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near Butler County, Nebraska. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Butler County, Nebraska are Savannah Pines Retirement Community and Maple Ridge Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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