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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wood River, NE
Wood River 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wood River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wood River is about $3,927, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 18 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 Rockville, Giltner and Doniphan.
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He was only there 4 days before he died, but in that short time they took excellent care of him & also watched out for mom. They are still checking on us in September & he died in June. Staff very attentive...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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This was the second place we took Dad to. He needed memory care. The staff knew how to handle his dementia. The staff was very friendly to their clients and visitors. We were always kept aware of both Dad's...
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 Grand Island was designed and is staffed specifically for 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, security, comfort and a sense...
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We couldn't be happier with Edgewood Vista Grand Island. The staff is very friendly and caring. She was having an issue with her cleanliness and they are actively addressing the problem. The activities are...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Grand Island! Edgewood's Memory Care in Grand Island is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood in Grand Island also...
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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.
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
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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
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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: 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.
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
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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, 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.
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Wood River, NE
The average cost of senior living in Wood River is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cairo, NE with an average of $3,601 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wood River
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wood River
CountryHouse Grand Island
5.0
My mother moved into CountryHouse from a lifetime lived in Kansas City. After a few months transition she is more content, relaxed, and sincerely happy then she has been in several years. The weekly opportunities to get outside and participate in variety of activities has simulated her ...
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Bickford of Grand Island
5.0
I like this community and they keep it well taken care of. The staff are nice and informative. They are doing their best to take care of her. The food looks good and mom seems to like it. This community does not accept Medicaid. I would recommend this community.
Wood River nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood River, 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 Wood River 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 Wood River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood River, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wood River 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 Wood River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood River, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood River 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 Wood River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood River, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood River 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 Wood River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood River, NENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood River 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 Wood River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood River, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bickford of Grand Island, CountryHouse Grand Island and The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wood River, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Wood River, Nebraska. See the full list.
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