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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nebraska is $4,846, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cook area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cook, NE

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Photo of CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3
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5 for all the categories that are listed. We had a good experience with CountryHouse, thank you. The director was very nice and they were all caring and helpful towards our loved one. Based on the experience...
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.
CountryHouse in Lincoln (70th and O Street location) was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency,...
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33 Floor plans available
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This is a good place to go if you need extra help for your loved one. The care and attention for my loved one from the staff stand out to me. If I have questions or concerns the staff are easy to work with...
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.
Since the day our doors opened in July of 1997, Homestead House has been providing the wonderful people of Beatrice, Nebraska, with a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. From the programs to the amenities, our respect for each resident's individuality is at the center...
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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
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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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The meals and dining service at Pemberly Place is very good, and even though our love one does not participate in the activities they do have an abundant amount. We would recommend the community to others.
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.
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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.
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Seasons has 32 apartments. There are community residents. It is part an non-profit Life Care Community. Sessions has dedicated exercise, hobby, dining and entertainment rooms. Often if one spouse needs...
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 WEL-Life Assisted Living at Papillion
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My mom has only been there two weeks, but excellent food, way more than anyone could two outside areas. The parking is great. There is a covered entrance. The same nurse is there 5 days a week and very...
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 Hillcrest Mable Rose
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I'm really pleased with the communication from the staff to the family. This was a good choice for my loved one. The activities when they are able to have the residents participate; the community keeps...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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The staff is amazing. They truly care. They also have so many activities for the residents. It keeps them involved and encourages socialism and that's very important. It's quite expensive but worth every...
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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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 Ridgeview Towers
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
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Longs Creek Village Assisted Living
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, 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 Duff's Friendship Villa
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 Prestige Care Center Of Nebraska City
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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...
Photo of Haven Manor - Hickman
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
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 Independence Houses at Mandarin
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.
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 Legacy Estates
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.
Legacy Estates is located in a beautiful neighborhood with close proximity to restaurants, shopping, medical offices, and walking paths. The community, which offers both Independent and Assisted Living, provides a spectacular environment both inside and out. Our residents enjoy large,...
Photo of The Lexington Assisted Living
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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Photo of Just Like Home
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Cook, NE

The average cost of senior living in Nebraska is $4,846 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nebraska vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNebraskaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,846/mo$5,847/mo17.1% below national median
Assisted Living$5,699/mo$5,830/mo2.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,160/mo$6,999/mo2.3% above national median
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,520/mo5.3% below national median
Nursing Homes
Nebraska:$4,846/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:17.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Nebraska:$5,699/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.2% below national median
Memory Care
Nebraska:$7,160/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.3% above national median
Independent Living
Nebraska:$3,335/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.3% below national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cook

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cook

Waterford at College View in Lincoln, NE

4.0
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.

Hillcrest Mable Rose in Bellevue, NE

5.0
Our loved one lived at Hillcrest Mable Rose, and we couldn't have been happier with the place! It was a beautiful community, they took great care of the residents, and they did a wonderful job with the meals! We had no complaints at all with the services they provided! The only issue we had was ...
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CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at CountryHouse Lincoln 3 and the experience was great. I felt like all was wonderful there. My mom was safe and well liked. They interacted with her in a positive way every time that I was there. They always communicated her needs or any issues like illness or ...
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Cook nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cook nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cook, 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 Cook 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 Cook that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cook, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.9%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cook 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 Cook Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cook, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cook 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 Cook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cook, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cook 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 Cook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cook, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cook 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 Cook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cook, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.7%
0.4%
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