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Assisted Living in Wood River, Nebraska

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Wood River, Nebraska. This includes 1 facility in Wood River and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Nebraska range from about $36 up to $250 daily, with an average expenditure running approximately $110. The per month expense averages about $3,298 and ranges between $1,075 and $7,500. Annually, the median cost is about $39,570, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Wood River range from $3,212 per month to $4,895 per month, with an average cost of around $3,600 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $43,200.




SeniorScore™ for Wood River, Nebraska



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.

77

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Wood River scores higher than the Nebraska average of 74.
  • Wood River scores higher than the national average of 72.
72

Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Francis Medical Center).
  • There are 19 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - Wood River, Bickford of Grand Island, and Edgewood Vista Grand Island.
  • There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 26 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Wood River Country Club, Indianhead Golf Course, and Sentura Hills Golf Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, Nature Conservancy, and Heartland Public Shooting Park.
  • There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Alda United Methodist Church, Berean Bible Church, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
  • There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.36% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.81% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $65,280, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $59,306, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $25,521, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $43,200 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $75,847 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $49,970 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 4.96%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Wood River receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Wood River has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Wood River has a very sparse population density of 14.1 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Wood River have a very short daily commute time.
  • Wood River has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has an average public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 91.94%.

Wood River is a small town in the State of Nebraska. It is located in Hall County. The city has a total population of only 2,411, with 576,149 residents in the surrounding area. The senior community represents around 29% of the overall population.

Wood River has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $59,000 (the Nebraska state average is $50,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.96% and the average home price is $186,000, which is higher than the Nebraska average of $139,500.

Wood River has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets ideal levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Wood River has exceptional air quality.

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Edgewood Vista Grand Island - Grand Island, NE

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Lebensraum Assisted Living

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Chrysalis Lutheran Homes - Grand Island, NE

Chrysalis Lutheran Homes

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Grand Island, NE 68803

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Riverside Lodge - Grand Island, NE

Riverside Lodge

404 Woodland Dr

Grand Island, NE 68801

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Wedgewood Care Center - Grand Island, NE

Wedgewood Care Center

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Homestead of Hastings - Hastings, NE

Homestead of Hastings

1116 Sycamore Ave

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Edgewood Hastings Senior Living - Hastings, NE

Edgewood Hastings Senior Living

2400 W 12th St

Hastings, NE 68901

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Welcov Assisted Living at Kearney

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