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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essen, NE

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nebraska is $3,406, 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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Live well at Nobility Point, a community of 62+ senior apartments in Omaha, Nebraska. Nobility Point offers spacious one and two-bedroom homes supplied with stainless steel appliances, an in-home washer and dryer, and ample closet space. Residents also enjoy our 24-hour fitness center, community...
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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: 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.
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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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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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
1 bedroom apartments for Seniors 62 and OlderRent is base on incomeUtilities PAIDControlled access buildingIndoor MailboxesOn-site laundry facilitiesCommunity RoomClose to busline Easy interstate access
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Ralston House, an elegant and cozy senior community for now for those 55 and over. Conveniently located just off of 72nd & L Street, Omaha, Nebraska with easy access to the Interstate 80, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.Spacious one and two bedroom apartments all with modern...
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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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: 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: 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.
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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: 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: 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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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: 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Essen, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $3,406 per month as compared to $3,532 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
Independent Living$3,406/mo$3,532/mo3.6% below national median
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
Nebraska:$3,406/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:3.6% 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
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What families are saying about independent living in Essen

Recent reviews for independent living in Essen

Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

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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.

Via Christe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Omaha, NE

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Our mother has only been at Via Christe for a week and a half but it has been a wonderful experience so far! {name removed} worked with us and moms doctor to sort out medications. Mom loves her room and has started to participate in the daily activities. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. ...
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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Essen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essen independent 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 dietary accommodations in Essen 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 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
14.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Essen 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 Essen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essen 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 Essen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essen, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
47.7%
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Marquis Place, Connect55 Plus La Vista and Crown Pointe Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essen, Nebraska are Bloomfield, Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Maple Ridge Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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