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Eventide Williamsburg
Scout 96Lincoln, NE · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Lincoln's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lincoln, Nebraska
Every licensed senior community in the Lincoln, NE area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Lincoln
Local Lincoln-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lincoln prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,200/mo median
typical range $4,160–$6,500
Memory Care
$6,890/mo median
typical range $5,510–$8,610
Skilled Nursing
$9,360/mo median
typical range $8,090–$11,220
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,200/mo median
typical range $3,160–$7,580
Residential Care Home
$4,680/mo median
typical range $3,740–$5,850
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lincoln using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lincoln.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 16 communities in Lincoln, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Lincoln, NE · 126 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lincoln's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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St. Jane De Chantal
Scout 92Lincoln, NE · 103 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lincoln's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Sumner Place
Scout 91Lincoln, NE · 104 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lincoln's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Hillcrest Firethorn
Scout 74Lincoln, NE · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Scout 68Lincoln, NE · 122 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Gateway Vista
Scout 63Lincoln, NE · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
View full evaluation →8
Seward, NE · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seward.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Milford Meadows Care Center
Scout 57Milford, NE · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Milford.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Eventide Lincoln Care Center
Scout 56Lincoln, NE · 197 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Heartland Ridge Care Center
Scout 53Lincoln, NE · 47 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Eastmont
Scout 45Lincoln, NE · 23 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lincoln.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly
Scout 28Waverly, NE · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lincoln, NE · 97 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Lincoln, NE · 173 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
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Lincoln, NE · 293 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,090–$11,220/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lincoln, NE?
In the Lincoln, NE area, assisted living typically runs $4,160–$6,500/month (median $5,200), memory care $5,510–$8,610/month (median $6,890), and skilled nursing $8,090–$11,220/month (median $9,360) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lincoln, NE?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lincoln, NE right now are Eventide Williamsburg, Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center, St. Jane De Chantal. The full ranked list of 16 communities is on this page.
How are the 16 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.