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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, NE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County or another care type is right for you. Browse 80 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Jefferson County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tobias, Western and Plymouth.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tobias, Western and Plymouth.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson County, NE
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My mother lived at High Plains for the past six years. The staff is exceptional and offers highly personalized care up to end of life care. The food and activities offered are also outstanding. During my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cedar Creek of High Plains is home to 66 Memory Care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. This community is staffed with a friendly and expertly-trained team dedicated to the preservation of the dignity and independence...
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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
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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.
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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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
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.
With a perfect location, Immanuel’s Yankee Hill Village is your answer for retirement living in south Lincoln. Yankee Hill Village's care options include independent living, assisted living and for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, compassionate memory support. Offering one-level with...
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We were very happy with our experience at The Kensington Beatrice. We loved all the people here and they were wonderful. Dad really loved it here as well and we had all positive things to say. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Paddock Hotel was first built by U.S. Senator Algernon S. Paddock in 1887, and then rebuilt in 1924. For decades, The Paddock served as the elegant hub of Beatrice society. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Paddock was lovingly restored as The Kensington in 1989....
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I would recommend the Knoll's to others. They have been supportive and welcome feedback to ensure my mom's needs are met. The facility provided the level of support my mother needed while having the...
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.
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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.
CountryHouse in Lincoln (S. 84th Street location) was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency,...
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our experience with CountryHouse has been so far so good. they offer a lot of activities, such as: making cookies, floral arrangements, trips out and about outside of community, and morning exercise classes...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
CountryHouse in Lincoln (Old Cheney Road location) was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security,...
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The value for cost is quite pricey but it is a smaller facility and all on one level so it is easily accessible for everyone. The meals and dining service according to our loved one is excellent, and the...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
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.
With over 30 combined years of service, The Waterford at College View is an Assisted Living community committed to using our God-given talents and strengths to serve the needs of each resident. Each person at The Waterford at College View is cared for with respect and dignity. As a resident you...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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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...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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: 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
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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 nursing homes in Jefferson County, NE
The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $4,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swanton, NE with an average of $3,392 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, NE vs. nearby counties
Jefferson County, NE
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, NE by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson County
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.
Homestead House in Beatrice, NE
5.0
I'am confident knowing my mother is safe and in good hands. Now that we are through the adjustment period, she is doing very well. This is a very well maintained community, they do a very good job with keeping her room and the facility nice and clean. They have an excellent staff, I'am very ...
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Pemberly Place in Lincoln, NE
5.0
Our loved one lives at Pemberly Place in the memory care. The memory care is smaller, so the care staff are able to provide the one on one care that our loved one needs at this time in her life. The staff have great communication with our family when it comes to the needs of our loved one. The ...
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Jefferson County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Creek of High Plains, Lakeview Living LLC and Yankee Hill Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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