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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boone County, NE

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Boone County 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 28 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Boone County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Boone County is about $3,165, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 27 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Boone County, NE

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Everyone I have come in contact with are very nice, and supportive. The facility is clean, and the resident have choices when it comes to the meals that they eat. I recommend it to anyone who needs a place...
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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Dad likes the food at Edgewood. The staff have been pretty good at taking care of him and they respond to our questions. The community is clean and well maintained. They offer a variety of activities.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Edgewood Vista in Columbus! Edgewood's Memory Care in Columbus is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood in Columbus also provides day care...
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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.
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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
Countryside Home assisted living community located near where Union and Taylor Creeks meet in Madison, NE. We take full advantage of our picturesque location and the tranquility of the surroundings to offer our residents the very best in assisted living care. Visiting relatives can relax in...
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.
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
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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.
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...
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, 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.
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
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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: Memory Care
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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 Edgewood Vista in Norfolk!Edgewood’s Memory Care in Norfolk is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood in Norfolk also provides day care...
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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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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 Norfolk Veterans Home
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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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 Grandview Assisted & Independent Living, the emphasis is family. Without question, Grandview is a beautiful place to live. Yet, it is through Grandview's greatest asset, its staff that sets Grandview apart. Incredibly, almost all of Grandview's employees have raised their children, worked...
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Cost of nursing homes in Boone County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Boone County is $3,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman Grove, NE with an average of $1,320 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County, NE vs. nearby counties

Boone County, NE
$3,165/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County, NE vs. the state and national average

Boone County, NE
$3,165/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

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

$3,165/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,165/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Boone County, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$600/mo
Studio
$3,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,507/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,068/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Boone County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boone County

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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Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE

3.9
It was more homey than [community name removed]. There were a couple of ladies there who tried to make friends with mom, that was nice. I am not sure we would recommend this community to others, it would maybe depend on the health of the person going in and if that person would be willing to ...
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Madison House in Norfolk, NE

4.5
Madison House is a pretty nice place. It is nicely decorated, new and as far as we can see, spotless. The staff is polite and caring. The residents are very friendly too. The first thing that struck us when we visited was how cozy it is.

Boone County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boone County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boone County, 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 Boone County 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 Boone County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boone County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boone County 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 Boone County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boone County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boone County 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 Boone County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boone County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boone County 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 Boone County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boone County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boone County 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 Boone County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boone County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottonwood Senior Living, Edgewood Vista Columbus and Prairie Village Retirement Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boone County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Boone County, Nebraska. See the full list.

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