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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shelby, NE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shelby 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby or another care type is right for you. Browse 102 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shelby.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shelby, 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.
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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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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
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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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
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Clarkson Community Care Center
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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
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.
Countryside Home assisted living community located near where Union and Taylor Creeks meet in Madison, NE. We take full advantage of our picturesque location and the tranquility of the surroundings to offer our residents the very best in assisted living care. Visiting relatives can relax in...
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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.
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 Sutton Community Home
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 Parkview Home Inc
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.
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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.
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, 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, 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 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.
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
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
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 Shelby, NE

The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duncan, NE with an average of $3,108 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby, NE vs. nearby cities

Shelby, NE
$4,271/mo
$3,414/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby, NE vs. the state and national average

Shelby, NE
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby vs. other types of senior living

$4,271/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,271/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shelby, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,295/mo
Studio
$4,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,998/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby over time

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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 Shelby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelby

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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Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE

3.9
It was more homey than [community name removed]. There were a couple of ladies there who tried to make friends with mom, that was nice. I am not sure we would recommend this community to others, it would maybe depend on the health of the person going in and if that person would be willing to ...
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Shelby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby 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 Shelby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
6.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3, Cottonwood Senior Living and Kinship Pointe Seward are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shelby, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 102 nursing homes facilities near Shelby, Nebraska. See the full list.

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