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Ruby 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 105 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ruby, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ruby is about $4,663, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 415 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ruby, NE

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The facility is beautiful and memory Care is larger than most. It is built next to Salt Creek Wetlands so scenery out to South is beautiful and stimulating.. The staff is together for the first time so they...
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.
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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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Our Philosophy    Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.  We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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 Independence Houses at Northview Pines
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.
Photo of GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
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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.
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 Just Like 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.
Photo of Legacy Terrace
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...
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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, 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 The Lexington Assisted Living
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ruby, NE

The average cost of senior living in Ruby is $4,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Exeter, NE with an average of $2,610 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ruby, NE, vs. nearby cities

Ruby, NE
$4,663/mo
$5,016/mo
$4,639/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ruby, NE, vs. state and national averages

Ruby, NE
$4,663/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ruby, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,663/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,663/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ruby, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,047/mo
Studio
$5,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,829/mo

Senior living costs in Ruby vs. state and 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 destination: Ruby, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuby, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,663/mo$4,313/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,679/mo$4,325/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,663/mo$4,313/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,928/mo$3,285/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ruby, NE:$4,663/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ruby, NE:$4,679/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ruby, NE:$4,663/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ruby, NE:$3,928/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ruby, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ruby and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Ruby, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ruby have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ruby, NE$5,911/mo$6,217/mo-4.9%
Nebraska$5,745/mo$5,596/mo+2.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ruby, NE
2024 average cost:$5,911/mo
2023 average cost:$6,217/mo
Percent change:-4.9%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,745/mo
2023 average cost:$5,596/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ruby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ruby

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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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.

Kinship Pointe at 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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Ruby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruby, 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 Ruby 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 Ruby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ruby, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ruby 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 Ruby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruby, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruby 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 Ruby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruby, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruby 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 Ruby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruby, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruby 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 Ruby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruby, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
0.4%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Cottonwood Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ruby, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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