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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cheney, NE

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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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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
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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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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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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.
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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.
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.
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, 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 independent living in Cheney, NE

The average cost of senior living in Cheney is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallam, NE with an average of $4,007 per month.

Independent living costs in Cheney, NE, vs. nearby cities

Cheney, NE
$4,353/mo
$4,353/mo
$4,353/mo

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

Cheney, NE
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cheney, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,800/mo
Independent Living
$4,353/mo

Independent living costs in Cheney, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,527/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,358/mo

Senior living costs in Cheney 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: Cheney, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCheney, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$4,353/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,818/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,800/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cheney, NE:$4,353/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cheney, NE:$4,818/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cheney, NE:$4,800/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cheney, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cheney 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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Independent living cost trends in Cheney, NE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cheney 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cheney, NE$3,111/mo$2,827/mo+10.0%
Nebraska$3,456/mo$3,019/mo+14.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cheney, NE
2024 average cost:$3,111/mo
2023 average cost:$2,827/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$3,456/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cheney

Recent reviews for independent living in Cheney

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.

Malone Manor in Lincoln, NE

4.8
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 communicate with and prompt with their responses. One complaint I have is that when we ...
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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.

Cheney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheney, 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 Cheney 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 Cheney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheney, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheney 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 Cheney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cheney, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheney 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 Cheney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheney, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
47%
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