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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk, NE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Polk 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 Polk, 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 Polk or another care type is right for you. Browse 88 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Polk.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Surprise, Gresham and Shelby.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Surprise, Gresham and Shelby.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Polk, NE
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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
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Polk, NE
The average cost of senior living in Polk is $3,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, NE with an average of $2,466 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Polk, NE by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Polk over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Polk
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk
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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Kinship Pointe Seward
4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Kinship Pointe Seward. Very friendly staff, nice residents(they are mostly Nebraska folk).The housekeeping is great, easy move in process (we did it in a day) then unpacked for 2. The meals are good enough and there are many options if you don't like what ...
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Good Samaritan Society - Villa in Hastings, NE
5.0
This is an amazing place, and my loved one lived happily here for quite a while. I'd recommend this place to anyone, they get top marks across the board from me. The only reason we moved my loved one out was that she ended up needing to be closer to family.
Polk nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk, 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 Polk 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 Polk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
1.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottonwood Senior Living, Kinship Pointe Seward and CountryHouse Grand Island are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polk, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 88 nursing homes facilities near Polk, Nebraska. See the full list.
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