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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Paddock, NE

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The cost of independent living in Paddock is about $2,718 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options.

Read 52 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 Grand Island, Aurora and St. Paul.

Paddock Independent Living Facilities | 52 Reviews

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Photo of The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings
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The staff was very helpful as we started the process and paperwork. They truly do treat you and the residents as family. There are so many activities available, including trips on the bus and visits from...
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.
Constructed in 1914, The Clarke Hotel was the premier destination for social and political events in the Hastings area for many years. Fully renovated in 1987, The Clarke was transformed into The Kensington and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kensington is...
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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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Photo of Good Samaritan Society at Grand Island Village
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My experience is good. I would recommend this home to others. The cooks are very careful to make adjustments for each person's dietary needs, There are spiritual activities planned for those interested,...
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.
Good Samaritan Society Grand Island Village was built in 2009 and we are a full continuum of care offering Independent Living townhomes and apartments, Assisted Living apartments, and Skilled/Long Term all under one roof. We also offer home health and all therapy lines. At Good Samaritan...
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He was only there 4 days before he died, but in that short time they took excellent care of him & also watched out for mom. They are still checking on us in September & he died in June. Staff very attentive...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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.
Photo of IHS At Central City
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.
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
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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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Photo of Grand View Apartments
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 Regency Retirement Residence
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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 Bethphage Mission-Great Plains
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 Riverside Lodge
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.
Riverside Lodge is an assisted living senior care community that provides lodging and care for elderly adults. This beautiful community is located in Dousman, WI. This community is nestled in a beautiful province close to 410 N Main St in Dousman. This Wisconsin based senior care provides an...
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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.
Photo of The Heritage at Sagewood
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 Lebensraum Retirement Home
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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.
A Hidden GemLebensraum is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood and offers a comfortable family-atmosphere. Our residents deserve to live and relax, enjoy good food and activities, chat and laugh, or just take a nap in a sun-soaked comfy chair, in a warm and caring place that takes care of...
Photo of Arbor Care Centers-Fullerton
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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Mom is in independent living and the caregivers check on her daily. They are nice and I have good communication with them. This community is well priced. The food is very good and there is a variety of...
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.
Matelyn Retirement Community was opened in 2001. We have a very experienced staff; many have worked here since the building was opened. We are a member of the Nebraska Assisted Living Association. We are a privately owned facility. We strive to create a family atmosphere and provide all of our...
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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 Golden LivingCenter - GrandIsland Lakeview
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
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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: 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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Everything is included in the price, and it is very affordable. It is very nice and they even don't charge for medicine.
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.

Cost of independent living in Paddock, NE

The average cost of senior living in Paddock is $2,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Central City, NE with an average of $2,718 per month.

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

Paddock, NE
$2,718/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,730/mo
Independent Living
$2,718/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,729/mo
Studio
$2,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,953/mo

Senior living costs in Paddock 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: Paddock, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaddock, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$2,718/mo$3,335/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,596/mo$5,699/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,730/mo$7,160/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Paddock, NE:$2,718/mo
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Paddock, NE:$4,596/mo
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Paddock, NE:$6,730/mo
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Paddock

Recent reviews for independent living in Paddock

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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Good Samaritan Society - Villa in Hastings, NE

3.9
Enjoy independent living month to month rent apartments.. Maintenance has been here within an hour of notifying them of lost electricity, plugged toilet. Drive way, roads cleared from snow the day after the storm.. Side walks cleaned 2 days after storm in response to phone call. Friendly ...
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Good Samaritan Society at Grand Island Village

4.0
I have found a wonderful home, with some new friends. The food is excellent for my tastes and the cooks are considerate of eating problems. My apartment is excellent.

Paddock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paddock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paddock, 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 Paddock 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 Paddock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paddock, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
1.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Paddock 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 Paddock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paddock, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paddock 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 Paddock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paddock, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
7.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
7.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.4%
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The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings, Cottonwood Senior Living and Good Samaritan Society at Grand Island Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paddock, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Paddock, Nebraska. See the full list.
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