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Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 173 unit skilled nursing facility. It is located in the Colonial Hills neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 40,000 individuals residing in the 68516 ...
Lancaster Rehabilitation Center is a 293 room nursing facility located within the Everett neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 27,000 poeple living in the zip code of 68502. With an average household ...
Clark Jeary Retirement Community is a senior housing facility situated within the Porter Ridge area of Lincoln, Nebraska. With about 40,000 residents in the zip code of 68516, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It is a largely ...
Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 126 bed nursing facility situated near by the Family Acres area of Lincoln, Nebraska. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with about 6,000 individuals living in the 68526 zip code. ...
Sumner Place is a 104 unit senior housing facility. It is situated in the Near South neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. With an average household income of $44,509, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It ...
Tabitha is a 215 unit senior housing facility situated in the 40th & A area of Lincoln, Nebraska. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $44,641. It is densely populated, ...
Tabitha at The Landing is a 17 unit senior community. It is located within the Southern Hills neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. The facility is in a mostly upscale area, with a median per-family income of $75,649. It ...
Situated in the University Place area of the city, Legacy Terrace is a senior housing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with an average per-household income of $52,728. With around 14,000 ...
Located in the Porter Ridge area of the city, The Waterford at Williamsburg is a senior community serving Lincoln, Nebraska. The facility is in a generally upper class area, with a median household income of $75,649. It is ...
5601 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a senior housing facility located within the Family Acres neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. With a median family income of $75,649, the facility is in a predominantly wealthier area. It has a ...
1111 South 70th
Lincoln, NE 68510
Brentwood Estates is a senior community located within the Taylor Park area of Lincoln, Nebraska. With about 22,000 poeple living in the zip code of 68510, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a predominantly middle ...
1740 Superior St
Lincoln, NE 68521
Emerald Communities - Independence House at Superior is a senior housing community located within the Bicentennial Estates neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with approximately 33,000 individuals residing in the 68521 zip code. It ...
2355 Superior St
Lincoln, NE 68521
Emerald Communities - Independence House at Northview is a senior community located in the Landons neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 33,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 68521. It ...
4610 Mandarin Cir
Lincoln, NE 68516
Independence House is a senior care community situated within the Crown Pointe area of Lincoln, Nebraska. The facility is in a predominantly well-to-do area, with a median per-household income of $75,649. It is densely populated, with around 40,000 ...
5720 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
CountryHouse Residence is a senior housing community situated within the Southern Hills area of Lincoln, Nebraska. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $67,512. With around 13,000 individuals residing in ...
1609 N St Ste 2
Lincoln, NE 68508
Situated within the Downtown area of the city, Emerald Communities is a senior housing community in Lincoln, Nebraska. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with about 15,000 individuals living in the 68508 zip code. With an average ...
1609 N St
Lincoln, NE 68508
Located in the Downtown area of the city, The Independence Houses: Specialized Assisted Living is a senior care community in Lincoln, Nebraska. With about 15,000 residents in the 68508 zip code, the encompassing area has an average population density. ...
4848 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
Located in the Colonial Hills neighborhood, The Waterford at College View is a senior community serving Lincoln, Nebraska. With a median per-family income of $75,649, the facility is in a mostly well-to-do area. It has a dense population, ...
6330 Platte Ave
Lincoln, NE 68507
Situated near by the University Place area of the city, Haven Manor Assisted Living is a senior community in Lincoln, Nebraska. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with around 14,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 68507. ...
In Lincoln, Nebraska, seniors aged 65 and older make up 13% of the city's population of 289,102 residents, and memory loss is a leading cause of death among elders in the region. The Centers for Disease Control reports that the rate of Alzheimer's-related fatalities doubled in Lincoln between 2014 and 2018 going from 54 deaths to 108 deaths in a four-year period. The overall death rate from all causes during the same time increased by 15%, which demonstrates the major impact of dementia on the health and longevity of seniors in the Lincoln area.
In response to the growing need for memory care services and programs, there are now a number of licensed memory care facilities in Lincoln. These specialized residential communities provide around-the-clock supervision, care and therapeutic recreational programming to those living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of progressive neurodegenerative dementia. This guide provides an overview of memory care services in the city, including the average cost of memory care, links to financial resources for seniors and a list of memory care resources.
SeniorScores represent over 100 factors divided into four categories that impact senior living in an area, such as tax rates and the availability of health care services. Lincoln has a SeniorScore of 79, which is exceptionally high when compared to the state (74) and national (72) averages.
The city's highest category score of 74 was for Health & Safety. Seniors in Lincoln have access to a large number of Medicare-registered physicians, and there are seven acute care hospitals in the area. There's also a high number of fire stations and over 200 pharmacies, and the average life expectancy in Lincoln is 79.8, 1.2 years above the national average of 78.6.
Lincoln scored 71 in the General Quality of Life category thanks in part to the long, pleasant summers and relatively low levels of rainfall each year. The city has average air quality, and there are plenty of recreational amenities in the area, including 26 golf courses, seven movie theaters, 37 public parks and over 20 malls and shopping areas.
Lincoln's lowest category score, 66, was for finances. Above-average property tax and state income tax rates as well as the notably high cost of assisted living and home health care services contributed to this relatively low category score.
Residential memory care services in Lincoln are delivered in either a dedicated memory care facility or within a specialized wing or unit of an assisted living center. Memory care communities provide a higher level of supervision and care than what's available in an assisted living facility. This supervision often involves structured recreational and social programming, enhanced security features to prevent wandering and one-on-one support from memory care experts. Due to the increased staffing and extra services, memory care tends to cost about 20-30% more than assisted living. Given the lack of data on memory care pricing in Nebraska, we've calculated the approximate cost by increasing the assisted living rates recorded in Genworth Financial's 2020 Cost of Care Survey by 25%.
The average monthly cost of memory care in Lincoln is $5,944 per month, which is well above the state ($5,235) and national ($5,375) costs. Actual rates may be higher or lower than average depending on the services and amenities offered by each individual facility.
Lincoln ranks as the most expensive city in the state when it comes to residential memory care services. Average costs are lower to the east in Omaha ($5,654) and to west of Lincoln in Grand Island ($5,475). Rates are also more affordable in nearby Sioux City, Iowa, ($4,688) and in St. Joseph, Missouri, ($4,360).
Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter The Alzheimer's Association is a national nonprofit that works to advance research, funding and treatment for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. The Nebraska Chapter of the AA offers a number of free programs and services to help support Alzheimer's patients, their families and professional caregivers, including peer support groups, education sessions and information on local resources. 1500 S. 70th St., Unit 201, Lincoln, NE 68506 (800) 272-3900 |
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - State Service Office Lincoln veterans, their dependents and survivors can contact the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs to learn about county, state and federal services and benefits for vets. Veterans Service Officers provide free help with VA benefit applications and appeals, including the VA Aid and Attendance enhanced pension, a cash-based benefit that can be used for memory care costs. 3800 Village Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 420-4021 |
Legal Aid of Nebraska Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free law services to low-income seniors who need help with noncriminal legal matters, such as estate planning, guardianship, health care and financial assistance. To qualify for services, seniors need to have an income no greater than 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline, which is adjusted annually. Services are provided over the phone and in-person at the Lincoln office. Home visits are available to seniors who are unable to attend an office appointment. 941 O St., Suite 325, Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 435-2161 or (800) 742-7555 |
Aging Partners Aging Partners is the federally mandated Area Agency on Aging for Lincoln. The agency provides a range of programs and services to seniors aged 60 and older, including free health insurance counseling, mental health support, information on in-home care and case management. Staff is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to help seniors explore their long-term care options, including residential memory care services. 1005 O St., Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 441-7070 or (800) 247-0938 |
Senior Centers The city operates five senior centers where adults aged 60 and older can access a wide range of social, recreational and wellness programs and services. These centers provide seniors with low-cost weekday lunches, daily drop-in fitness classes and games and information on area resources for those living with memory loss. 1005 O St., Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 441-7158 https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Aging-Partners/Staying-Involved/Senior-Centers |
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