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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Seward, NE

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This is a good place to go if you need extra help for your loved one. The care and attention for my loved one from the staff stand out to me. If I have questions or concerns the staff are easy to work with...
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.
Since the day our doors opened in July of 1997, Homestead House has been providing the wonderful people of Beatrice, Nebraska, with a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. From the programs to the amenities, our respect for each resident's individuality is at the center...
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Very great experience moving in and settle in staff was wonderful and tenants are great haven't seen a better place yet the cleanliness and the upkeep of the property is 100% great very safe and secure place...
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our Philosophy    Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.  We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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: 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.
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.
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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
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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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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.
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: 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Seward, NE

The average cost of senior living in Seward is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rising City, NE with an average of $2,573 per month.

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

Seward, NE
$3,737/mo
$3,760/mo

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

Seward, NE
$3,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$3,737/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,227/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,238/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,099/mo

Senior living costs in Seward 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: Seward, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSeward, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$3,737/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,461/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,442/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Seward, NE:$3,737/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Seward, NE:$4,461/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Seward, NE:$4,442/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Seward, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Seward 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
Seward, NE$3,111/mo$2,875/mo+8.2%
Nebraska$3,456/mo$3,019/mo+14.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Seward, NE
2024 average cost:$3,111/mo
2023 average cost:$2,875/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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 Seward

Recent reviews for independent living in Seward

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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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.

Seward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seward, 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 Seward 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 Seward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Seward, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Seward 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 Seward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Seward, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seward 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 Seward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Seward, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
47%
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Greene Senior Living, Kinship Pointe Seward and Savannah Pines Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Seward, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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