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5410 17th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Brookdale Kearney Northridge is a senior community located at 5410 17th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska. With approximately 21,000 poeple living in the zip code of 68845, the neighboring area has an average population density. It is a generally ...
5616 4th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
Welcov Assisted Living at Kearney is a 48 room senior community situated in Kearney, Nebraska. With roughly 21,000 poeple living in the 68845 zip code, the encompassing area has a medium-density population. It is a predominantly middle income ...
323 W 11th St
Kearney, NE 68845
HeartPrint Home Care is a senior housing community located at 323 W 11th St in Kearney, Nebraska. With a median per-family income of $49,093, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It has an average population ...
1705 Prairie View Pl
Kearney, NE 68845
Located at 1705 Prairie View Pl, Good Samaritan Society - Prairie View Gardens is a senior care community serving Kearney, Nebraska. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median family income of $49,093. With ...
222 2nd Ave S
Kearney, NE 68847
HeartPrint Home Care is a senior care facility located at 222 2nd Ave S in Kearney, Nebraska. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $47,618. It has a medium-density population, ...
2300 E 32nd St
Kearney, NE 68847
St Lukes Countryside Villa is a senior community located at 2300 E 32nd St in Kearney, Nebraska. The encompassing area has an average population density, with about 18,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 68847. With a ...
812 Court St
Gibbon, NE 68840
Located at 812 Court St Apt 112, Good Samaritan Society-Hearthside Cottage is a senior housing community in Gibbon, Nebraska. The neighboring area is sparsely populated, with about 4,000 residents in the 68840 zip code. It is a largely ...
13 miles away from Kearney, NE
Bethany Home is a 58 bed senior care facility. It is located at 515 West 1st St in Minden, Nebraska. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with approximately 5,000 residents in the 68959 zip code. It is ...
16 miles away from Kearney, NE
Located at 727 East 1st St, Kearney County Health Services is a skilled nursing facility serving Minden, Nebraska. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with roughly 5,000 people residing in the 68959 zip code. With an average ...
16 miles away from Kearney, NE
Holdrege Memorial Homes is an 85 unit senior community situated in Holdrege, Nebraska. With a median household income of $43,510, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is sparsely populated, with roughly 8,000 individuals living ...
23 miles away from Kearney, NE
1927 W 4th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
Located at 1927 W 4th Ave Apt 25, Chrisoma West is a senior community in Holdrege, Nebraska. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with a median per-household income of $43,510. With about 8,000 people residing ...
23 miles away from Kearney, NE
Good Samaritan Society - Wood River is a 61 unit senior housing facility. It is located at 1401 East St in Wood River, Nebraska. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with about 3,000 individuals residing in the ...
27 miles away from Kearney, NE
Kearney has a population of over 33,800 residents, 13.5% of which are aged 65 and older. Seniors can spend their retirement years practicing their swing on one of the city’s 10 golf courses or enjoy any of the 16 parks within city limits, such as the 80-acre Yanney Heritage Park, which offers walking paths through various types of flower gardens.
There are 12 assisted living facilities located in Kearney and six others located nearby. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the nearest city surveyed was Grand Island, which has an average assisted living cost of $4,380 per month. This average is slightly higher than both the state average of $4,188 and the national average of $4,300. The southern Nebraska area offers many benefits and services for seniors in the area, including a local senior center and health insurance counseling.
Located in southern Nebraska, Kearney has an overall SeniorScore of 75. This is several points higher than the state average of 74 and a few points higher than the national average of 72. The city of Kearney scored highest in two categories: Finances and General Quality of Life.
In Finance, Kearney scored 74 points. The city offers many financial advantages that may appeal to seniors. The overall cost of living is lower, and city sales taxes are lower than the national average. In addition, the unemployment rate is 4.75% — significantly lower than the national rate.
Kearney scored 74 points in General Quality of Life. The area has an average population density of 883.4 people per square mile. The city has very cold winters and warm summers with ideal amounts of rainfall, typically during the summer months. There are 14 grocery stores, 23 pharmacies, and a few shopping centers.
The city scored lowest in Recreation & Leisure with a score of 56, but this can be attributed to the low population of senior residents. The area has a lot to offer senior residents, including very good air quality and a high number of Medicare-registered physicians. The Good Samaritan Hospital is ranked as High Performing in Pulmonology, according to U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, the life expectancy is higher than the national average of 78.6 by 1.2 years.
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
Since Kearney wasn’t featured in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, we used Grand Island to compare the average cost of care of other cities nearby, as well as state and national averages. Grand Island has an average of $4,380 per month for assisted living. This is higher than both the state and national averages. Grand Island is $192 higher than Nebraska’s average of $4,188 but only $80 higher than the national average of $4,300.
Since Nebraska only had 3 cities surveyed by Genworth, we included several other cities located in other states, but border the state of Nebraska. The most expensive was Manhattan, KS. With an average of $5,738 per month, Manhattan is $1,358 higher than Grand Island. Located on the border near Iowa, Omaha is 3.2% higher than the cost of assisted living in Grand Island. Lincoln has an average of $4,755, about 8.5% higher than Grand Island. Situated near the border of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, Sioux City, IA has an average cost of $3,750. The least expensive cities are Sioux Falls, SD and St. Joseph, MO, both of which have the same average of $3,488.
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging Located in Kearney, the South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging serves 14 surrounding counties. The agency can provide information and assistance with applying to a wide range of services and can help with applying for most programs and benefits, including Medicare and Social Security. Representatives can evaluate the individual’s senior care options for residents 65 and older, to see if they qualify for long-term care, in addition to Medicaid Waiver for community-based services. The agency can also connect seniors to legal aid and the Aging & Disability Resource Center. 620 East 25th Street Suite 12 Kearney, NE 68847 (308) 234-1851 |
Peterson Senior Activity Center Located in Yanney Park, the Peterson Senior Activity Center offers daily recreational activities and a congregate meal program. Locals aged 50 and older can enjoy making new friends and bonding over weekly activities, such as movie nights and the walking club. Health clinic services and continued learning opportunities are also available. 2020 West 11th Street Yanney Heritage Park Kearney, NE 68845 (308) 233-6399 https://cityofkearney.org/944/Peterson-Senior-Activity-Center |
Grand Island VA Medical Center The Grand Island VA Medical Center is a community-based outpatient center, providing primary care and specialty care services to veterans in the Grand Island area, including cardiology and podiatry. The highly qualified staff can perform blood draws for lab work and can give referrals to the VA in Omaha, for more specialty care services. The medical center also has a community living center with a 65-bed capacity. 2201 North Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 (308) 382-3660 |
ACCESSNebraska Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, ACCESSNebraska is a nonprofit service for Nebraska residents that connects seniors to a wide range of programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and State Disability Program. Seniors can visit in person or call to talk to a representative and apply for assistance. Additionally, Individuals can view their current benefits through the website. 24 West 16th Street Kearney, NE 68803 (308) 865-5592 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Advocating for seniors in long-term residential care facilities, Nebraska’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a volunteer-based program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Ombudsmen can help seniors file complaints against the facility they reside in, or just stop by for regular, friendly visits. The specially trained ombudsmen to ensure the facilities they inspect are up-to-date on local and federal regulations. 24 West 16th Street Kearney, NE 68803 (308) 865-5592 |
Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) The Nebraska SHIIP is overseen by the South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging and provides one-on-one counseling sessions regarding Medicare and long-term care options. Seniors can also learn about the different Medicare Parts and what prescriptions are covered by Part D. Certified counselors are volunteers trained by the state and offer unbiased and confidential advice for free. 620 E. 25th Street Suite 12 Kearney, NE 68847 (308) 234-1851 |
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How much is assisted living in Nebraska?
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The average cost of assisted living in Nebraska is about $110 per day (ranging from $36 to $250), $3,298 per month (ranging from $1,075 to $7,500), and $39,570 annually (ranging from $12,900 to $90,000). By comparison, the national averages are $117 per day, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 annually.
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What does assisted living include?
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Services commonly included with assisted living are grooming care, medication monitoring, transportation assitance, religious programs, and help with dressing. Private and semi-private rooms are usually available depending on the individual's budget.
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Can I pay for assisted living in Kearney with Medicaid?
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Bethany Home is the only provider in Kearney accepting Medicaid.
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What are the demographics of Kearney?
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While the surrounding area contains 45,573 people, there are 36,411 living inside the city limits. The senior community currently represents approximately 22% of the overall population.
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