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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wakefield, NE

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nebraska is $4,846, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Wakefield area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wakefield, NE

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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
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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
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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
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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: 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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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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
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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
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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
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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: 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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Norfolk!Edgewood’s Memory Care in Norfolk is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood in Norfolk also provides day care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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...
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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
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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
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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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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
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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
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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.
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: 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.
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, 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.
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 Wakefield, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $4,846 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nebraska vs. 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 state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNebraskaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,846/mo$5,847/mo17.1% below national median
Assisted Living$5,699/mo$5,830/mo2.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,160/mo$6,999/mo2.3% above national median
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,520/mo5.3% below national median
Nursing Homes
Nebraska:$4,846/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:17.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.2% below national median
Memory Care
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.3% above national median
Independent Living
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.3% below national median
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Nursing homes costs in Wakefield, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Wakefield 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Wakefield, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wakefield 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 average 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
Wakefield, NE$5,446/mo$5,229/mo+4.2%
Nebraska$6,109/mo$5,944/mo+2.8%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Wakefield, NE
2024 average cost:$5,446/mo
2023 average cost:$5,229/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$6,109/mo
2023 average cost:$5,944/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Wakefield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wakefield

Kinship Pointe Wayne

4.4
They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Wakefield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.2%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.8%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
35.2%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
36.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
8%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
1.6%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
35%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.8%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.4%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
7%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.1%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.3%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.7%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.1%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.1%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.1%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, NENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.1%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.1%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.1%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
0.1%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.1%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.9%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.3%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.8%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.3%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.1%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.3%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.3%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.3%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place, Bickford of Sioux City and The Heritage at Northern Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wakefield, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 50 nursing homes facilities near Wakefield, Nebraska. See the full list.
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