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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gretna, NE

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Photo of Silver Ridge Assisted Living Gretna
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What we like the most about the community is the closeness kindness great great dinners the outside pond grills benches gazebo very refreshing. Yes, we would recommend Hillcrest Silver Ridge community to...
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.
SilverRidge is located in Gretna, NE, right underneath the old water tower, next to the high school. We have been part of the community for 16 years and love being a part of this small but growing community. We are a family owned and operated business. Lisa Sedlacek-Arp is the Assistant Executive...
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The staff treats the residents with patience, respect, and dignity. I have worked at many facilities and had loved ones and friends who I visited often. I have never seen residents treated with such dignity...
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.
Discover the sweet life at Marquis Place of Elkhorn, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Our property invites residents to come together and enjoy the luxury of spacious apartments. Each of our units combines the very best safety features along with...
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I enjoy all of my neighbors and the staff has been very helpful and supportive of my husband and me. We can enjoy the activities we want and don’t feel pressured to take part in those that don’t interest us.
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.
Walnut Grove Retirement is Omaha's Premier independent living community. Walnut Grove Retirement Resort comprises 129 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Walnut Grove Retirement is an...
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Very helpful with drug dispensary. Brought the right dose multiple times each day when I was not available to monitor. The food was great. Nice variety as well as quality. Took care of laundry weekly but...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT ROXBURY PARKBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Roxbury Park provides expert, compassionate care in a home-like environment tucked away in picturesque Southwest Omaha. At our community, you can enjoy the best of the Omaha area while receiving comfortable,...
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The amenities are wonderful, the apartments are spacious. The kitchen is often short staffed and this can lead to longer wait times for meals. The maintenance staff can also take awhile to fill requests. The...
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.
For The Brant at Gretna, senior living is synonymous with living well. From our calendar of in-community events to our wellness programs and lifestyle models of care tailored to each resident's needs—including independent living, assisted living and specialized memory care–we serve the residents...
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My mom has lived here for 5 years and has loved every moment of it. She started in independent living and has since transitioned to the assisted living area of the building. She loves being under the same...
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.
The Right Senior Living Solution Independent Living Our Independent Living community is designed for seniors who want their own space, but still have access to meals, social activities and recreation. Assisted Living In Assisted Living, our trained caregivers provide medication management, fun...
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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.
Bloomfield Forum is a fully independent living community providing security, social opportunities, eleven different floor plans and a complement of amenities - located in the heart of Omaha! Bloomfield Forum a locally owned non-profit corporation that is democratically governed by an elected...
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It's a beautifully designed and decorated place that truly focuses on the social aspect of quality living for older adults. One Friday I was there, there was live music and drinks in the main area and it was...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Photo of Assisted Living At Lakeside Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Lakeside Immanuel Signature Community
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, 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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My parents have never been happier. The food is really good and the staff is amazing. The rooms are beautiful and overall decor is top notch. I can't believe there are still rooms available! There are...
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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 Gretna, NE

The average cost of senior living in Gretna is $2,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Offutt AFB, NE with an average of $2,776 per month.

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

Gretna, NE
$2,837/mo

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

Gretna, NE
$2,837/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,381/mo
Independent Living
$2,837/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,495/mo
Studio
$5,066/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,997/mo

Senior living costs in Gretna 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: Gretna, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGretna, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$2,837/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,399/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,381/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gretna, NE:$2,837/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gretna, NE:$4,399/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gretna, NE:$4,381/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gretna, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gretna 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
Gretna, NE$3,808/mo$3,345/mo+13.8%
Nebraska$3,349/mo$2,983/mo+12.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Gretna, NE
2024 average cost:$3,808/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+13.8%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$3,349/mo
2023 average cost:$2,983/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gretna

Recent reviews for independent living in Gretna

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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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.

Gretna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gretna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gretna, 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 Gretna 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 Gretna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gretna, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gretna 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 Gretna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gretna, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gretna 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 Gretna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gretna, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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Silver Ridge Assisted Living Gretna, Marquis Place and Walnut Grove Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gretna, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Gretna, Nebraska. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gretna, Nebraska are Bloomfield, Marquis Place and Crown Pointe Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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