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The cost of independent living in Lancaster County is about $4,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 options. Read 356 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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Photo of Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
5353 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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61 reviews
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A nice smaller facility. Reminds me of a hotel. The food is very good. Friendly employees. Lots of activities. My mom is hard of hearing and can’t see well, so I do wish there was more for someone like her....
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT VAN DORNBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly environment tucked away in picturesque South Lincoln. Enjoy the best of the Lincoln area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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22 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
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Aviva staff are always very welcoming and Friendly when we come in. Usually one of the staff gives me an update on his activities. I love the key fobs and the ability to come and go; we even got a key for...
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.
Aviva Woodlands (Formerly The Woodlands at Hillcrest) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Senior Living Community in Lincoln, Nebraska. Adjacent to the beautiful Hillcrest Country Club, Aviva Woodlands is a vibrant senior living community that offers an outstanding, nationally recognized...
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Photo of The Knolls
11 Photo available
1212 Floor plans available
8.7
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4 reviews
8.7
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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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8.7
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15 reviews
8.7
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15 reviews
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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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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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They are so helpful and really care for my mom. They check in with us from time to time, help her with any issues she might have. Quick to fix or adjust things--even simple tasks that she forgets. They keep...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Grand Lodge is located in the beautiful Preserve neighborhood near great shopping and restaurants. Our apartments are the most spacious in Lincoln and we have a very friendly, down-to-earth feel to our community. One of the main benefits Grand Lodge at The Preserve offers is Life Care. We are...
Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln
1212 Photos available
8.3
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66 reviews
8.3
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66 reviews
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Everyone is very friendly, my dad loves his co-residents and he usually satisfied with his meals. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend them 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.
As Lincoln’s premiere Independent Living community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Located in Lincoln, Asher Point Independent Living allows its residents to thrive in their retirement years in a convenient, quiet location...
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2424 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
5 star
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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8.0
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We cannot thank them enough for all the wonderful care you have given to our Dad over the past two years. He was very happy living there and it was always comforting for us to know how well he was being...
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, 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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Photo of The Residence at Gramercy
66 Photos available
8.0
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49 reviews
8.0
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49 reviews
5 star
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29%
3 star
6%
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When Mom first moved in they weren't very clear how she was supposed to order non-gluten free food. Failing to inform my Mom they had a second menu for her to order from. On one occasion, with Mom...
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.
Stop and smell the flowers at Gramercy Hill, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Lincoln, Nebraska. Located on 6 acres of luscious gardens and floral walking paths, our community invites residents to enjoy comfort and relaxation while taking advantage of exceptional...
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Photo of Charles Senior Housing
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Waterford at College View
44 Photos available
7.0
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21 reviews
7.0
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21 reviews
5 star
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38%
3 star
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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...
Photo of Bickford of Lincoln
1616 Photos available
3.0
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19 reviews
3.0
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19 reviews
5 star
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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
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 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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7.0
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42 reviews
7.0
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Overall, it’s a good nice place for them to be my mom the only complaint I have is that they seem understaffed the stuff that is there are very caring and care about their jobs the care they give each person...
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.
Gateway Vista’s rich history and deep roots are fundamental to the vibrant social and active senior living, health and rehabilitation community that exists today. From delicious meals to individualized clinical and therapy services, Gateway Vista is dedicated to providing the highest standards of...
Photo of Waterford at Williamsburg
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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
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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Photo of GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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: 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 Lancaster County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davey, NE with an average of $3,181 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lancaster County, NE vs. nearby counties

Lancaster County, NE
$4,424/mo
$4,474/mo
$4,460/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lancaster County, NE vs. the state and national average

Lancaster County, NE
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lancaster County vs. other types of senior living

$4,824/mo
Independent Living
$4,424/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lancaster County, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,979/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,879/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lancaster County over time

Lancaster County, NENE stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Lancaster County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lancaster County

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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Lancaster County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster County, 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 Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
45.7%
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