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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, NE

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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $3,801 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 79 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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, 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.
Riverside Lodge is an assisted living senior care community that provides lodging and care for elderly adults. This beautiful community is located in Dousman, WI. This community is nestled in a beautiful province close to 410 N Main St in Dousman. This Wisconsin based senior care provides an...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Grand View Apartments
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.
Photo of Bethphage Mission-Great Plains
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.
A Hidden GemLebensraum is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood and offers a comfortable family-atmosphere. Our residents deserve to live and relax, enjoy good food and activities, chat and laugh, or just take a nap in a sun-soaked comfy chair, in a warm and caring place that takes care of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, 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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Mom is in independent living and the caregivers check on her daily. They are nice and I have good communication with them. This community is well priced. The food is very good and there is a variety of...
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.
Matelyn Retirement Community was opened in 2001. We have a very experienced staff; many have worked here since the building was opened. We are a member of the Nebraska Assisted Living Association. We are a privately owned facility. We strive to create a family atmosphere and provide all of our...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Polk County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benedict, NE with an average of $2,610 per month.

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, NE
$3,801/mo
$3,574/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NE, vs. state and national averages

Polk County, NE
$3,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,801/mo
$3,801/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,315/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County vs. state and 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 destination: Polk County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,801/mo$4,331/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,801/mo$4,313/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,824/mo$3,285/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, NE:$3,801/mo
Nebraska:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, NE:$3,801/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, NE:$2,824/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polk County, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk County 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 Polk County, NE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Polk County 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 median 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
Polk County, NE$4,058/mo$6,397/mo-36.6%
Nebraska$5,053/mo$5,055/mo-0.0%
National$4,663/mo$4,546/mo+2.6%
Polk County, NE
2024 average cost:$4,058/mo
2023 average cost:$6,397/mo
Percent change:-36.6%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,053/mo
2023 average cost:$5,055/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,663/mo
2023 average cost:$4,546/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk County, 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 Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

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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CountryHouse Grand Island

5.0
My mother moved into CountryHouse from a lifetime lived in Kansas City. After a few months transition she is more content, relaxed, and sincerely happy then she has been in several years. The weekly opportunities to get outside and participate in variety of activities has simulated her ...
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Greene Senior Living in Seward, NE

5.0
Our loved one has been a resident for over 4 years and we have been very pleased. The staff has treated all of us as family and we truly appreciate their care. The community is smaller so they are able to be more personal and recognize changes as they occur and have communicated with the family ...
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Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk County, 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 County 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Polk County 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 Polk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk County 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
5.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk County 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk County 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polk County

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 Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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