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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster 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 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lancaster County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lancaster County is about $4,836, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 304 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Eagle, Woodland Hills and Garland.
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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, 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.
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, 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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our skilled nursing center. Our facility offers a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with...
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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, 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.
“Simply Elegant, yet Surprisingly Affordable”. The Legacy Terrace celebrated 10 years this year. Our residents enjoy large, comfortable apartments and develop many friendships and lasting bonds when immersed in “Legacy Living”. Some popular comments we hear include : “We meet our friends...
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
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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
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Lancaster County, NE
The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle, NE with an average of $4,494 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lancaster County, NE vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lancaster County, NE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lancaster County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lancaster County
Kinship Pointe Seward
4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Kinship Pointe Seward. Very friendly staff, nice residents(they are mostly Nebraska folk).The housekeeping is great, easy move in process (we did it in a day) then unpacked for 2. The meals are good enough and there are many options if you don't like what ...
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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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Greene Senior Living in Seward, NE
4.6
Shortly after my mom moved into green place my husband and I felt like we had become part of a big family and not like mom was just another patient in a nursing home. Green place really made us all feel special and heard. I would recommend green place to anyone. They really care about the people ...
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Lancaster County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3 are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lancaster County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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