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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Panama nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Panama, NE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Panama or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Panama.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Haymarket District and Haymarket District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Avoca, Eagle and Eagle.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Panama, NE

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Photo of Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
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A nice smaller facility. Reminds me of a hotel. The food is very good. Friendly employees. Lots of activities. My mom is hard of hearing and can’t see well, so I do wish there was more for someone like her....
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT VAN DORNBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly environment tucked away in picturesque South Lincoln. Enjoy the best of the Lincoln area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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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...
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.
Cedar Creek of High Plains is home to 66 Memory Care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. This community is staffed with a friendly and expertly-trained team dedicated to the preservation of the dignity and independence...
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We cannot say enough great things about the place. Staff was always attentive and friendly. They showed compassion, care, and thoughtfulness to the residences and visitors at all times. Through their...
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.
Lakeview Living was established in July 1970. We celebrated 50 years of serving the Firth area in 2020. Lakeview Living is operated under Lakeview Living LLC, owned by Ron and Lisa Preston, long time business owners in the Firth area.Our team is comprised of an on site RN, Certified Medication...
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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
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.
With a perfect location, Immanuel’s Yankee Hill Village is your answer for retirement living in south Lincoln. Yankee Hill Village's care options include independent living, assisted living and for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, compassionate memory support. Offering one-level with...
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I felt very welcome there, the staff was friendly and knew their patients well. It was cleaned often, and they offered a number of activities for everyone. I loved the style and openness of the facility. It...
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: 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 Lincoln (S. 84th Street location) was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit 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,...
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our experience with CountryHouse has been so far so good. they offer a lot of activities, such as: making cookies, floral arrangements, trips out and about outside of community, and morning exercise classes...
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 Lincoln (Old Cheney Road location) 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,...
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The value for cost is quite pricey but it is a smaller facility and all on one level so it is easily accessible for everyone. The meals and dining service according to our loved one is excellent, and the...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
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.
With over 30 combined years of service, The Waterford at College View is an Assisted Living community committed to using our God-given talents and strengths to serve the needs of each resident. Each person at The Waterford at College View is cared for with respect and dignity. As a resident you...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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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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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.
Photo of Haven Manor - Hickman
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, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our skilled nursing center. Our facility offers a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with...
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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
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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.
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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.
Legacy Estates is located in a beautiful neighborhood with close proximity to restaurants, shopping, medical offices, and walking paths. The community, which offers both Independent and Assisted Living, provides a spectacular environment both inside and out. Our residents enjoy large,...

Cost of nursing homes in Panama, NE

The average cost of senior living in Panama is $4,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crab Orchard, NE with an average of $3,586 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Panama, NE vs. nearby cities

Panama, NE
$4,684/mo
$4,800/mo
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Panama, NE vs. the state and national average

Panama, NE
$4,684/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Panama vs. other types of senior living

$4,684/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,684/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Panama, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,522/mo
Studio
$5,519/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,474/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Panama over time

Panama, NENE stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Panama

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Panama

CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at CountryHouse Lincoln 3 and the experience was great. I felt like all was wonderful there. My mom was safe and well liked. They interacted with her in a positive way every time that I was there. They always communicated her needs or any issues like illness or ...
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Waterford at Williamsburg in Lincoln, NE

4.8
I would recommend them. The resident to staff ratio is really good. The Executive Director left in March, and they are looking for a new Executive Director. The communication with the former was great.

The Knolls in Lincoln, NE

4.9
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 staff members are very friendly and do their best trying to help. They offer up good ...
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Panama nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Panama nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Panama, 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 Panama 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 Panama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Panama, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.2%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Panama 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 Panama Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Panama, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Panama 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 Panama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Panama, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Panama 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 Panama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Panama, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Panama 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 Panama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Panama, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3 are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Panama, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Panama, Nebraska. See the full list.

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