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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wauneta, NE
Wauneta 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wauneta, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wauneta is about $2,727, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 7 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 Hayes Center, Palisade and Hamlet.
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I thought it was going to smell and have cement block walls like the one where I'm from. nope, so nice, clean and caring staff. Mom loves the wine at happy hour and bingo. I am happy she is happy. thats...
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.
When you have all the comforts of home and none of the responsibilities for its upkeep, you can sit back and savor the little things. Run your fingers over the expansive book selection in the library before choosing a title that speaks to you. Savor the sweetness of a waffle cone—and the...
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
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
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.
For seniors needing assistance with activities of daily living, Senior Living Choices offers studio and one bedroom apartments. Our specially designed architectural layout promotes a unique home-like envionment without a long hallway that hints at an institutional atmosphere. These apartments...
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Cost of nursing homes in Wauneta, NE
The average cost of senior living in Wauneta is $2,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elsie, NE with an average of $2,246 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wauneta, NE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wauneta, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wauneta vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wauneta, NE by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wauneta
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wauneta
Kinship Pointe McCook
5.0
My Grandmother is happy and healthy and enjoying life at Kinship Pointe McCook. I understand it had other names before, Brookdate, but the staff have been wonderful and she eats so well!
she loves the activities, she isnt into BINGO, as she cant see that well, but they have so much else to ...
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Wauneta nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauneta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauneta, 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 Wauneta 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 Wauneta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wauneta, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wauneta 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 Wauneta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauneta, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
3.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Wauneta 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 Wauneta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauneta, NENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Wauneta 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 Wauneta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauneta, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Kinship Pointe McCook, Heritage of Wauneta Inc and Imperial Heights Retirement are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wauneta, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Wauneta, Nebraska. See the full list.
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