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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashland, NE

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The cost of independent living in Ashland is about $3,908 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 23 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Ashland Independent Living Facilities | 23 Reviews

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2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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73 reviews
9.8
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73 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
8%
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1%
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7%
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The staff treats the residents with patience, respect, and dignity. I have worked at many facilities and had loved ones and friends who I visited often. I have never seen residents treated with such dignity...
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.
Discover the sweet life at Marquis Place of Elkhorn, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Our property invites residents to come together and enjoy the luxury of spacious apartments. Each of our units combines the very best safety features along with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
We’ve curated the ultimate “Everyday Vacation” experience. Our senior living community in Gretna is focused on keeping you healthy and care-free with our wide array of amenities and services. Including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our continuum of care lets you grow in...
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8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
67%
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0%
3 star
13%
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0%
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20%
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What we like the most about the community is the closeness kindness great great dinners the outside pond grills benches gazebo very refreshing. Yes, we would recommend Hillcrest Silver Ridge community to...
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.
For more than two decades, Hillcrest Silver Ridge has proudly stood as Gretna’s first assisted living residence—embedded in the heart of the community and built on a promise to offer “the Great Life.” As a locally owned part of the Hillcrest Family of Services, we’re known not only for our...
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2525 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
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The amenities are wonderful, the apartments are spacious. The kitchen is often short staffed and this can lead to longer wait times for meals. The maintenance staff can also take awhile to fill requests. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
For The Brant at Gretna, senior living is synonymous with living well. From our calendar of in-community events to our wellness programs and lifestyle models of care tailored to each resident's needs—including independent living, assisted living and specialized memory care–we serve the residents...
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Ashland, NE

The average cost of senior living in Ashland is $3,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterloo, NE with an average of $2,954 per month.

Independent living costs in Ashland, NE, vs. nearby cities

Ashland, NE
$3,908/mo
$3,927/mo
$4,443/mo

Independent living costs in Ashland, NE, vs. state and national averages

Ashland, NE
$3,908/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ashland, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,674/mo
Independent Living
$3,908/mo

Independent living costs in Ashland, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,862/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,102/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,843/mo

Senior living costs in Ashland 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: Ashland, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshland, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$3,908/mo$3,285/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$4,325/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,674/mo$4,313/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ashland, NE:$3,908/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ashland, NE:$4,664/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ashland, NE:$4,674/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ashland

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashland

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.

Waterford at College View in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The experience with the community is fine. We picked this community because of the location mainly. I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

Hillcrest Mable Rose in Bellevue, NE

5.0
Our loved one lived at Hillcrest Mable Rose, and we couldn't have been happier with the place! It was a beautiful community, they took great care of the residents, and they did a wonderful job with the meals! We had no complaints at all with the services they provided! The only issue we had was ...
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Ashland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashland independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashland, NENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashland independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashland, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashland independent 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 independent living communities in Ashland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashland, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Marquis Place, Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna and Hillcrest Silver Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ashland, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Ashland, Nebraska. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ashland, Nebraska are Bloomfield, Marquis Place and Crown Pointe Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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