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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nebraska is $3,335, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Syracuse area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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Score of 5 in all categories. We were in a short timeline to move in, they accommodated our timeline. Staff are friendly and address Mom by name. Staff are very friendly and assisted her with all her...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT VAN DORNBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly environment tucked away in picturesque South Lincoln. Enjoy the best of the Lincoln area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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I love the monthly Calendar. They also have a Facebook page and I get to see my dad doing the activities. They are good to call whenever there is a med change or something different in his routine. When I...
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.
Aviva Woodlands (Formerly The Woodlands at Hillcrest) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Senior Living Community in Lincoln, Nebraska. Adjacent to the beautiful Hillcrest Country Club, Aviva Woodlands is a vibrant senior living community that offers an outstanding, nationally recognized...
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8.0
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8.0
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5 rating. Primary reasons are: 1) staff have patience with mother in law who can become agitated and vocal. 2) they've been able to get her to bathe which frankly has been a big achievement 3) she's getting...
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.
Morton Place is located in the quiet town of Nebraska City, Nebraska. We are about a mile west of the Missouri River and the popular Riverview State Recreation Area. We are an award winning facility that cares about our residents and our community. We offer seminars to benefit both seniors living...
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We cannot say enough great things about the place. Staff was always attentive and friendly. They showed compassion, care, and thoughtfulness to the residences and visitors at all times. Through their...
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.
Lakeview Living was established in July 1970. We celebrated 50 years of serving the Firth area in 2020. Lakeview Living is operated under Lakeview Living LLC, owned by Ron and Lisa Preston, long time business owners in the Firth area.Our team is comprised of an on site RN, Certified Medication...
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They are so helpful and really care for my mom. They check in with us from time to time, help her with any issues she might have. Quick to fix or adjust things--even simple tasks that she forgets. They keep...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Grand Lodge is located in the beautiful Preserve neighborhood near great shopping and restaurants. Our apartments are the most spacious in Lincoln and we have a very friendly, down-to-earth feel to our community. One of the main benefits Grand Lodge at The Preserve offers is Life Care. We 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.
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: 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: 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, 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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Photo of Belle Terrace
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.
Photo of Ridgeview Towers
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.
Photo of Tecumseh Manor
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.
Photo of Gold Crest Retirement Center
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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 Legacy Estates
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.
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: 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 Syracuse, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $3,335 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nebraska vs. 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 state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNebraskaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,520/mo5.3% below national median
Assisted Living$5,699/mo$5,830/mo2.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,160/mo$6,999/mo2.3% above national median
Independent Living
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.2% below national median
Memory Care
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.3% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Syracuse

Recent reviews for independent living in Syracuse

Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The facility is beautiful. The staff is so personable. One in particular went out of her way to become friends with [name removed] and stopped by even when she wasn't on the floor just to say hi! Loved the activities offered for residents and the ease of getting food at anytime.

Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn in Lincoln, NE

5.0
Bailey Pointe is a wonderful community and a welcoming environment. Staff is kind and strive to excel in the care they provide. The community is clean, welcoming, beautiful, and well maintained. I was so impressed with how happy everyone was. You can see they enjoy each other.

Morton Senior Living in Nebraska City, NE

4.6
I would highly recommend Morton Senior Living. The staff are very professional in their approach with my mom who has dementia. They are always kind and friendly to family and visitors. The lobby and dining area are always beautifully decorated. We were allowed to bring moms own furnishings prior ...
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Syracuse independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Syracuse independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Syracuse 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 Syracuse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Syracuse 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 Syracuse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Syracuse, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
40.8%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Morton Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Syracuse, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Syracuse, Nebraska. See the full list.
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