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Lincoln is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lincoln, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lincoln is about $6,266, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 343 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lincoln, CO

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Photo of Woodlake Legacy Senior Living
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9.6
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14 reviews
9.6
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14 reviews
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My experience has been "positive" so far. Everyone that is employee with Woodlake Legacy does their "very best" to provide the care "via" all the their community staff make that happen. Thank you!!! However,...
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.
At Woodlake Estates Senior Living in Lakewood, Colorado, we believe that holistic living goes beyond just physical well-being. Our community offers a continuum of care—including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services—designed to nurture wellness in the body,...
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Photo of Brookdale Littleton
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
39%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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6%
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Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
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 HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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Photo of Willowbrook Place
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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36 reviews
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Everybody at Willowbrook Place is wonderful. The staff is very compassionate and the food is really good. Your service made picking the right place easy. I have already referred several other people to you...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Willowbrook Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Willowbrook is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Willowbrook provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our...
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Photo of The Ridge Pinehurst
6363 Photos available
4343 Floor plans available
8.8
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25 reviews
8.8
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25 reviews
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56%
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28%
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It was close to where my mom lived, and she had done a tour there when it first opened so she knew about it, but it has exceeded our expectations! She is very happy with the food, activities. Etc, she...
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.
Photo of Golden Lodge Assisted Living
66 Photos available
8.8
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13 reviews
8.8
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13 reviews
5 star
46%
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23%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle, residences, programs, services and...
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Photo of MorningStar of Littleton
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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21 reviews
8.7
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21 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
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5%
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The people at Morningstar are amazing! They treat their residents with respect, dignity and love. The food is really good, and families are able to share a meal with their loved one at any time. I NEVER...
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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Photo of The Village of Bear Creek
1212 Photos available
8.4
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65 reviews
8.4
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65 reviews
5 star
31%
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53%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
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We picked this community, because of the location.We were very pleased with everything and our Mom is doing well. They are clean, comfortable and we were able to decorate as we wanted to make her feel at...
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.
Welcome to The Village of Bear Creek!Discover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious...
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Photo of Golden Pond Retirement Community
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Overall, I've been very satisfied with the care and the facilities. The staff is wonderful. There's one caregiver in particular who is always cheerful when she comes in, she gives compliments, and she...
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.
Photo of MorningStar of Arvada
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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80%
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20%
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I don't think that there are any places that are good value for the money. $[removed] a month is insane. They should be getting personal Massages upon request.
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.
Independent and Assisted Living at its Best!MorningStar of Arvada is an independent and assisted living community ideally situated on 1.5 acres, encircled by historic Golden with nearby Arvada Reservoir.MorningStar of Arvada is dedicated to creating a true home, where your retirement years can be...
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Photo of Crossroads at Lakewood Memory Care
1010 Photos available
7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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14 reviews
5 star
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When my elderly friend needed memory care, we chose Crossroads. The staff was so very helpful in introducing us to their community. I see first-hand that they genuinely care about the residents. Another...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Crossroads at Lakewood is one of the most well thought-out memory care communities in greater Denver. Named the "Best of the Best" Memory Care in Lakewood and recently completed a deficiency-free State Survey through the Colorado Department of Public Health and environment - which means our staff...
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Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.0
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62 reviews
7.0
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62 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
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2 star
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This place has been under renovation. They are still working on the kitchen but all new furniture. My first two weeks were not great. Non existent orientation. Things have improved. I take Gene on...
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
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8 reviews
6.8
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
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25%
3 star
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Balfour Littleton went above and beyond in caring for my friend during his battle with ALS. Their unwavering kindness and genuine care made a difficult journey a little easier to bear. They not only provided...
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 Elk Run Assisted Living Community
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
Photo of The Manor on Marston Lake
8.5
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8.5
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7 reviews
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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I have nothing but good things to say about this place and how wonderful the staff is! My husband went to Powerback after falling and breaking his hip and I couldn't have been more pleased with the staff and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Bear Creek Care & Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Photo of Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
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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.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lincoln, CO

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $6,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $5,215 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln, CO vs. nearby cities

Lincoln, CO
$6,266/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln, CO vs. the state and national average

Lincoln, CO
$6,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln vs. other types of senior living

$6,266/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,266/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lincoln, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,599/mo
Studio
$6,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,267/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln over time

Lincoln, COCO stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lincoln

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lincoln

Brookdale Littleton

4.5
I would recommend this facility. The only things I would comment on are; 1) l think they were a little under staffed, especially on weekends; and 2) they need to figure out a better system to handle laundry (my mom's laundry was lost). Overall, my experience at Brookdale Littleton was pretty ...
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MorningStar of Arvada

4.1
We chose MorningStar at the time because the facility itself is gorgeous and everyone seems happy and healthy. The atmosphere is top notch out of the ones we visited. I do think that the administrative staff could improve on their follow through with requests and with the families. Overall, I ...
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The Manor on Marston Lake in Littleton, CO

5.0
My Mom [name removed] had a wonderful experience at the Manor for almost two years. The staff is kind, caring and so attuned to [name removed] needs. Food is excellent and made by a great chef! The activities at the Manor are geared to the residents . My Mom especially loved playing bingo and ...
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Lincoln nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lincoln nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lincoln that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lincoln, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lincoln Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
61.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
0.4%
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Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Brookdale Littleton and Willowbrook Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Colorado. See the full list.

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