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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Norfolk, NE

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The cost of independent living in Norfolk is about $2,859 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options.

Read 43 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Altona, Madison and Tilden.

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Photo of Cottonwood Senior Living
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Really like Cottonwood. They serve delicious food for everyone there. They have a variety of activities for the residents. Staff is very friendly and helpful with whatever your concern would be. They take...
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.
Cottonwood Place is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the friendly town of Columbus, Nebraska. We are about four blocks north of Glur Park. In 2012 and 2014 we won the Best Assisted Living Facility in Columbus award and in 2013 we won the Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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Everyone at kinship has been fantastic! Excellent care and great facilities. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
At Kinship Pointe Wayne, we believe that moving into a senior living community isn’t about downsizing your home—it’s about upsizing your possibilities. Whether you are exploring options for yourself or looking for the perfect environment for a parent, our community is designed to provide the...
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The staff was very helpful from the very first day I moved in. They have always asked if there was anything they could help me with. I would recommend Prairie Valley to my family and friends .
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.
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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 The Meadows
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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.
Life is full at The Meadows, where friends share ice cream parlor treats, stroll the beautiful enclosedcourtyard, enjoy our beautiful sunroom, play games or cozy into their own peaceful apartment homes. We offer independent and assisted living apartments in Norfolk, Nebraska. Enjoy peace of mind...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother is still adjusting to the changes but from what I have seen I believe it been a good fit. The staff is nice, and from my conversations with them, I feel they are accommodating. The place is always...
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.
Madison House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Norfolk, Nebraska. Madison House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Madison House's convenient...
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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
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
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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.
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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.
A small rural community with a Swedish Heritage.Home of caring people and country values.
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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 Homestead
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.
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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 Heritage of Emerson
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.
Photo of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens
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: 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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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.
The Realife of Columbus is an independent living community for seniors in vibrant Columbus, Nebraska. The centrally located residence is near all the convenient necessities including, shops, banks and restaurants. Columbus is located in Platte County and is a great place to live and an inviting...

Cost of independent living in Norfolk, NE

The average cost of senior living in Norfolk is $2,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodland Park, NE with an average of $2,859 per month.

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

Norfolk, NE
$2,859/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,672/mo
Independent Living
$2,859/mo

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

Studio
$2,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,243/mo

Senior living costs in Norfolk 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: Norfolk, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorfolk, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$2,859/mo$3,335/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,112/mo$5,699/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,672/mo$7,160/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Norfolk, NE:$2,859/mo
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Norfolk, NE:$4,112/mo
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Norfolk, NE:$6,672/mo
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Norfolk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norfolk

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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Kinship Pointe at Wayne

5.0
Moving Mom into Brookdale has been a blessing as she has really "thrived" there. The staff is wonderful and I know Mom is enjoying life once again.

Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE

5.0
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Answers any questions we have or finds the answers for us. Food is very good. Liked the activity we attended with Elvis impersonator. Believe the care is excellent. Good value for the money. Would recommend Cottonwood to others.

Norfolk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norfolk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norfolk, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Norfolk 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 Norfolk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norfolk, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norfolk 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 Norfolk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norfolk, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
47.6%
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Cottonwood Senior Living, Kinship Pointe at Wayne and Prairie Village Retirement Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norfolk, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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