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Senior Living Apartments in Essen, NE

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Essen, senior citizen apartments in Essen might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Essen and consider their options. With 31 senior rentals in Essen, NE, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Essen 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Essen, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fremont, Lyons and Ames.
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Senior Apartments Facilities near Essen, NE

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Cost of senior apartments in Essen, NE

The average cost of senior living in Essen is $1,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wisner, NE with an average of $673 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Essen, NE, vs. nearby cities

Essen, NE
$1,146/mo
$1,111/mo
$1,429/mo

Senior apartments costs in Essen, NE, vs. state and national averages

Essen, NE
$1,146/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Essen, NE, vs. other senior living options

$3,985/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,146/mo

Senior apartments costs in Essen, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,367/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,492/mo

Senior living costs in Essen vs. state and 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 destination: Essen, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssen, NENebraskaU.S.
Senior Apartments$1,146/mo$901/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$3,985/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,985/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,285/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Essen, NE:$1,146/mo
Nebraska:$901/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Essen, NE:$3,985/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Essen, NE:$3,985/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Essen, NE:$3,285/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in Essen

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Essen

Pathfinder Senior Living in Fremont, NE

5.0
Very well taken care of and very clean place, the staff is so friendly and made us feel very welcomed. I would 100 percent recommend this to anyone who is looking for a welcoming place for a loved one or a friend

Kings Gate Senior Apartments in Omaha, NE

5.0
I would rate them all a 5. Community is friendly, they are very helpful and eager to help you feel a part of the community There is a great variety of activities. Potluck lunches are held in the community room and the food is great. Holiday luncheons are also held, as well as game days, Yahtzee ...
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Connect55 Plus Elkhorn

5.0
I love it here! Everyone is fantastic. Apartment sizes are great with lots of room! The only thing I would change is to have a bigger closet. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking.
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