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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk County, NE
Polk 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 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Polk County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Polk County is about $3,652, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 72 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 Garrison, Ulysses and Overland.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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...
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.
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at 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.
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...
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, 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.
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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.
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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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 Polk County, NE
The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York, NE with an average of $2,610 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk County, NE vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk County, NE vs. the state and national average
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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.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Polk County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk 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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Bickford of Grand Island
4.5
Bickford is a very nice place and the staff here is wonderful. They are great with communication. The facility is always clean and seem to be well organized. They have come through for us when we needed something.
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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Polk County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
4.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
8.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
CountryHouse Grand Island, Cottonwood Senior Living and Kinship Pointe Seward are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polk County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 83 nursing homes facilities near Polk County, Nebraska. See the full list.
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