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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essen, NE

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nebraska is $5,765, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Essen 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.

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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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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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My mom has only been there two weeks, but excellent food, way more than anyone could two outside areas. The parking is great. There is a covered entrance. The same nurse is there 5 days a week and very...
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, 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.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable 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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Cost of assisted living in Essen, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $5,765 per month as compared to $5,909 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nebraska vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 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
Assisted Living$5,765/mo$5,909/mo2.4% below national median
Memory Care$7,299/mo$7,121/mo2.5% above national median
Independent Living$3,406/mo$3,532/mo3.6% below national median
Assisted Living
Nebraska:$5,765/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:2.4% below national median
Memory Care
Nebraska:$7,299/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:2.5% above national median
Independent Living
Nebraska:$3,406/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:3.6% below national median
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Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Essen 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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Assisted living cost trends in Essen, NE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Essen 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essen, NE$5,567/mo$5,121/mo+8.7%
Nebraska$4,971/mo$4,930/mo+0.8%
National$4,730/mo$4,595/mo+2.9%
Essen, NE
2024 average cost:$5,567/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$4,971/mo
2023 average cost:$4,930/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,730/mo
2023 average cost:$4,595/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Essen, NE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Essen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Essen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essen

Nye Square in Fremont, NE

4.0
Fremont Nebraska Nye Court I would rate them as a 4 for those categories. We had a really good experience. My mom was there about 8 months. The staff was very knowledgeable and caring towards the residents. They kept the residents rooms and commons areas very clean . Admissions was very easy ...
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Kinship Pointe at 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.

Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Essen review score based on 221 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 81 Essen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essen review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Essen review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
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Review subcategories for Essen assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 221 reviews of 81 Essen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essen resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Essen, NE averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.1
Staff
3.4
3.3
Meals & dining
3.3
3.0
Activities
3.3
3.0
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Essen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essen, 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 Essen assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Essen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essen, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essen assisted living

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 Essen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essen assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essen, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essen assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essen assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Essen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essen, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essen

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essen protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Marquis Place, Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Hansen House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 81 assisted living facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Essen, Nebraska is Crown Pointe Retirement Community. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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