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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellis, NE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellis 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 Ellis, 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 Ellis or another care type is right for you. Browse 107 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellis.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hallam, Cortland and Western.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hallam, Cortland and Western.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellis, NE
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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, 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,...
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.
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
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
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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
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
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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
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, 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.
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.
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: 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, 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
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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.
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 Ellis, NE
The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swanton, NE with an average of $3,392 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, NE vs. nearby cities
Ellis, NE
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, NE vs. the state and national average
Ellis, NE
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellis
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellis
Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, NE
5.0
It was the best place we could have taken my parents. Very homey vibe. Staff gets to know residents and makes them feel welcome. Often found someone in my mom's room visiting her. I highly recommend this facility.[name removed]has an unbelievable staff.
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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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.
Ellis nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis 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 Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Ellis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
15.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3 are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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