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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cheney, NE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cheney nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Cheney, NE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cheney or another care type is right for you. Browse 56 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cheney.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cheney, NE

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Photo of Holmes Lake Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Burke Plaza
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 Tabitha Village
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 Tabitha Housing Svc
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 GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Milder Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Chateau Development
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 OUR Supported Living
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
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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Photo of The Victorian
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 Elders Plus
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, 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.
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 Independence Houses at Coddington
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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 Legacy Terrace
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.
“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...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Cheney, NE

The average cost of senior living in Cheney is $4,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle, NE with an average of $4,447 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cheney, NE, vs. nearby cities

Cheney, NE
$4,800/mo
$4,800/mo
$4,800/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheney, NE, vs. state and national averages

Cheney, NE
$4,800/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheney, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,800/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,800/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheney, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,571/mo
Studio
$5,509/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,767/mo

Senior living costs in Cheney vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,800/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/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$4,353/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Cheney, NE:$4,800/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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
Independent Living
Cheney, NE:$4,353/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cheney, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Cheney, NENE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cheney, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cheney, NE$5,915/mo$6,341/mo-6.7%
Nebraska$5,745/mo$5,596/mo+2.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cheney, NE
2024 average cost:$5,915/mo
2023 average cost:$6,341/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,745/mo
2023 average cost:$5,596/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Cheney

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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.

Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln, NE

4.0
It's been great! Moved my loved one to the memory care side. That was the reason we chose this facility due to the option of care and they allow her pet for comfort

CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at CountryHouse Lincoln 3 and the experience was great. I felt like all was wonderful there. My mom was safe and well liked. They interacted with her in a positive way every time that I was there. They always communicated her needs or any issues like illness or ...
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Cheney nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheney nursing homes 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 care services in Cheney nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cheney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cheney, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cheney nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cheney Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cheney, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheney nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheney nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
16.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheney nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cheney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheney, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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