Lincoln has a thriving group of seniors who enjoy the unhurried, community-focused culture. Football lovers will enjoy taking in a Husker game at Lincoln’s University of Nebraska’s flagship campus. The inviting atmosphere in Lincoln is present in its assisted living facilities, too. Seniors can receive assistance throughout the day with mobility, medication management, and more.
This guide to assisted living in Lincoln includes information about local communities, cost and payment data, veterans benefits, assisted living regulations, senior-friendly activities, and more.
I would really give Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn a five on all those categories some of the staff are more likable than others but overall everyone is very friendly and very very helpful the food is excellent...
5 for all the categories that are listed. We had a good experience with CountryHouse, thank you. The director was very nice and they were all caring and helpful towards our loved one. Based on the experience...
My mother lived at High Plains for the past six years. The staff is exceptional and offers highly personalized care up to end of life care. The food and activities offered are also outstanding. During my...
It's been great! Moved my loved one to the memory care side. That was the reason we chose this facility due to the option of care and they allow her pet for comfort
So far everything is going really well good it's a very nice place and the people are All very nice we have some problems with meds but I think that is normal. [name removed] is a little person and Love how...
Can't say enough great things about them. My mom just passed in January. But yeah they were wonderful. The staff at Independence House was incredibly kind and caring to mom as if she were their own mother...
We cannot thank them enough for all the wonderful care you have given to our Dad over the past two years. He was very happy living there and it was always comforting for us to know how well he was being...
It was the best place we could have taken my parents. Very homey vibe. Staff gets to know residents and makes them feel welcome. Often found someone in my mom's room visiting her. I highly recommend this...
As trouble placing [name removed] as we had to moved him to monitored assisted living for 2.5 month. Then, all of his nurses decided he needed to go back to Memory Care. The community is neat and tidy. The...
Overall, it’s a good nice place for them to be my mom the only complaint I have is that they seem understaffed the stuff that is there are very caring and care about their jobs the care they give each person...
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.
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...
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The average cost for assisted living in Lincoln is $5,350 a month, according to A Place for Mom’s data of what families paid for care and services to communities we partner with.[01]This monthly fee typically includes the following baseline services:
Assisted living facilities may offer other services or amenities. These may be included in the monthly bill. Sometimes, however, there’s an additional fee. These services or amenities may include the following:
Lincoln has a lower overall cost of living than the national average. This means groceries, gas, and housing are more affordable in Lincoln than in much of the U.S. However, at our partner assisted living communities costs lie at or slightly above the national average, according to our internal data.
Additionally, Nebraska offers fewer tax benefits for seniors compared to Sunbelt states like Florida or Arizona. In Nebraska, seniors can expect to pay slightly higher income and property taxes. They’ll also be taxed on retirement accounts, including pensions, 401(k) plans, and IRAs. Nebraska also taxes some Social Security benefits. The tradeoff for many seniors is a city with high-quality assisted living facilities, low crime, and close proximity to family.
The chart below highlights the baseline costs of assisted living in Lincoln. This is before adding any additional fees. It’s best read as a comparison between Lincoln’s assisted living costs and those of nearby areas. Your actual assisted living costs may vary.
Seniors and their families typically use multiple resources to pay for assisted living. The most common include savings accounts, insurance policies, and retirement income. Many seniors also take advantage of federal and state programs. This includes veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Here’s an in-depth look at how to use different payment options to keep your dream assisted living facility within reach.
Lincoln’s assisted living facilities offer safe, secure, and compassionate care. The Department of Health and Human Services licenses Lincoln’s assisted living facilities. Licensure, inspections, and report cards help ensure that Lincoln’s assisted living facilities provide high-quality care to every resident.
Licensure for assisted living facilities in Lincoln
Any facility that provides assisted living services to at least four residents must be licensed as an “ALF,” or Assisted Living Facility. ALFs provide meals, housing, and personal assistance, but not skilled nursing care. In some cases, a facility may provide on-site memory care or skilled nursing care. However, this requires an additional license.
Before a facility receives its license, it undergoes an initial inspection. Afterwards, the department conducts annual inspections. You can view inspection results on the License Information System Search. Before signing a contract with a community, it’s helpful to look at their most recent inspection results.
If you’d like to learn more about nursing homes or memory care in Lincoln, you can read our Lincoln nursing homes and Lincoln memory care pages.
Assisted living facility requirements in Lincoln
All assisted living facilities in Nebraska follow building and safety codes. There are also additional, senior-specific requirements, such as the following:
Resident rights in Lincoln assisted living facilities
All Nebraska assisted living facility residents have the right to safety, autonomy, and dignity. In assisted living facilities, residents have the following rights:
Visit the Nebraska Department of Health website to learn more about assisted living facilities website.
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301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: 402-471-3121
Lincoln doesn’t have any COVID-19 mandates for assisted living facilities. However, assisted living facilities do follow CDC guidance. Assisted living facilities can determine how to mitigate COVID-19. Some facilities may use quarantine measures or ask staff to mask. All visitors are allowed into Lincoln assisted living facilities at any time, regardless of vaccination status.
Updated COVID-19 guidance, vaccine, and treatment information is on the COVID-19 Nebraska guidance documents page. There’s also a respiratory illness dashboard with information about the spread of influenza throughout the state.
ncoln, Nebraska, is the state’s capital and home to the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska. Ultimately, the quiet, community-oriented culture is what appeals to seniors. Many seniors have lived in Lincoln or the surrounding communities their entire lives. When it’s time for assisted living, most seniors find no reason to leave.
The city has a population of 292,627. It’s growing around 25% each year. The low cost of living, low crime, and friendly people contribute to this growth. The median gross rent in Lincoln is $1,200, which is 34% below the national average.[02] The average cost of assisted living in Lincoln is $5,350 a month.[01]
Assisted living facilities in Lincoln offer residents a comfortable living situation and nonmedical help. Facilities in Lincoln provide home-cooked meals, snacks, daily social activities, and attentive care from professional caregivers. In fact, this holds true for the rest of the state. Nebraska’s assisted living was one of the top-ranked states in 2023.[01]
Assisted living is a good option for seniors who would benefit from medication management, personal care assistance, or mobility assistance. If your loved one wants a social environment with other seniors, independent living in Lincoln is likely a better fit.
Seniors who need or want more socialization or planned activities may enjoy the community structure of assisted living facilities. Seniors with dementia or medical needs, however, may be a better fit for Lincoln’s memory care facilities or nursing homes.
Types of assisted living facilities in Lincoln
A Place for Mom partners with a handful of assisted living communities in Lincoln. All of these are on the east side of the city. About one-third of communities offer assisted living services, and one-third offer assisted living and memory care. The remaining third offer assisted living, memory care, and independent living. All facilities offering assisted living in Lincoln have room for between 25 and 75 residents. Seniors receive personalized care from a group of dedicated caregivers. This makes it easier for them to get to know staff members and fellow residents.
Quality of life in assisted living facilities in Lincoln
Our partner communities either have had renovations or are in buildings less than 20 years old. As a result, residents enjoy state-of-the-art security systems, insulation, amenities, and stylish interiors. Rooms are spacious and tend to have excellent natural light. It’s more common for residents to have a private room in a Lincoln assisted living facility than in other cities.
Social activities in assisted living facilities in Lincoln
Community is king in Lincoln. It’s even notable in Lincoln’s assisted living facilities. All of the assisted living facilities in Lincoln offer on-site activities. And, most facilities reflect the interests of their residents through clubs such as gardening, birding, and billiards.
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Most seniors in assisted living facilities in Lincoln typically don’t worry about transportation. It’s often a complimentary service or available for a fee through the community. Seniors often need transportation for visiting physicians or going to events. Often, the community’s transportation services cover these trips. Visiting family and friends can also take seniors to appointments, trips, and outings. Residents who prefer to drive can use community parking, but there may be a fee.
Seniors who do not drive and want to travel around Lincoln independently can use the StarTran Bus Service. The bus is an affordable and reliable way to get around Lincoln. You can find routes, updates, and other information on the StarTran site. Seniors can use their Senior Saver status for a 50% reduction in their bus fees. Ride-sharing services and car rentals are also widely available in Lincoln.
The lack of traffic in Lincoln might surprise visiting family and friends. It generally takes no more than 45 minutes to drive across the city through downtown.
Seniors living in Lincoln’s assisted living facilities don’t need to go far to find something to do. All of A Place for Mom’s partner assisted living facilities offer on-site activities and classes. Game nights, visiting performers, social hours, and dances are common activities. Physical activities such as chair yoga, tai chi, and walking clubs are also popular. Lincoln also offers a host of local senior-friendly activities outside of the communities.
Museums in Lincoln
As the state capital, Lincoln has several exceptional museums. Seniors receive discounted admission to all museums in Lincoln.
Cultural and outdoor activities in Lincoln
Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3 are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Lincoln, NE. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Lincoln is $4,806 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Rentcafe.com. (2022). Lincoln, NE rental market trends.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Lincoln city [Data set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Lincoln city [Data set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2023). Mean income in the past 12 months (S1902): Lincoln city [Data set]. American Community Survey.