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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Crete, NE
The cost of independent living in Crete is about $4,515 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 105 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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We cannot say enough great things about the place. Staff was always attentive and friendly. They showed compassion, care, and thoughtfulness to the residences and visitors at all times. Through their...
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.
Lakeview Living was established in July 1970. We celebrated 50 years of serving the Firth area in 2020. Lakeview Living is operated under Lakeview Living LLC, owned by Ron and Lisa Preston, long time business owners in the Firth area.Our team is comprised of an on site RN, Certified Medication...
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It's been great! Moved my loved one to the memory care side. That was the reason we chose this facility due to the option of care and they allow her pet for comfort
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.
With a perfect location, Immanuel’s Yankee Hill Village is your answer for retirement living in south Lincoln. Yankee Hill Village's care options include independent living, assisted living and for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, compassionate memory support. Offering one-level with...
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I would recommend the Knoll's to others. They have been supportive and welcome feedback to ensure my mom's needs are met. The facility provided the level of support my mother needed while having 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.
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8.0
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Savannah Pines is a nice community, very welcoming. They were helpful and always would be there to help and we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Savannah Pines Retirement is Lincoln, NE's Premier independent living community. Savannah Pines Retirement Resort comprises 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Savannah Pines Retirement is...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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19 reviews
The value for cost is quite pricey but it is a smaller facility and all on one level so it is easily accessible for everyone. The meals and dining service according to our loved one is excellent, and the...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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While i was there, the management could of used a little improvement and they could of used a different manager. They were very nice to me but she was not very pleasant with other residents. The apartments...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Senior Housing is a 55+ independent living apartment complex situated in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Nestled in the Near South neighborhood, you’ll find quaint restaurants, scenic bike routes, historic architecture of neighboring homes, and beautiful churches. With the Nebraska...
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21 reviews
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.
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.
With over 30 combined years of service, The Waterford at College View is an Assisted Living community committed to using our God-given talents and strengths to serve the needs of each resident. Each person at The Waterford at College View is cared for with respect and dignity. As a resident you...
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.
Our Philosophy Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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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The meals and dining service at Pemberly Place is very good, and even though our love one does not participate in the activities they do have an abundant amount. We would recommend the community to others.
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.
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
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
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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
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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.
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
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 independent living in Crete, NE
The average cost of senior living in Crete is $4,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Western, NE with an average of $1,240 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Crete, NE vs. nearby cities
Crete, NE
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Crete, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Crete vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Crete, NE by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Crete over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Crete
Recent reviews for independent living in Crete
Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln, NE
4.9
This feels like a modern community compared to many others. This community is bright, fresh and inviting to the residents. I knew this was the place for my sister the second that I walked in. They have activities at this community like trip to various stores like target, craft activities, movie ...
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Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, NE
5.0
It was the best place we could have taken my parents. Very homey vibe. Staff gets to know residents and makes them feel welcome. Often found someone in my mom's room visiting her. I highly recommend this facility.[name removed]has an unbelievable staff.
Greene Senior Living in Seward, NE
4.6
Shortly after my mom moved into green place my husband and I felt like we had become part of a big family and not like mom was just another patient in a nursing home. Green place really made us all feel special and heard. I would recommend green place to anyone. They really care about the people ...
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Crete independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crete independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crete, 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 Crete 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 Crete partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crete, NENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Crete 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 Crete communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crete, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crete 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 Crete offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crete, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
45.8%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Lakeview Living LLC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Crete, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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