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Brookestone of Papillion
Scout 97Papillion, NE · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Papillion's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Omaha, Nebraska
Every licensed senior community in the Omaha, NE-IA 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 Omaha
Local Omaha-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Omaha prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,220/mo median
typical range $4,180–$6,530
Memory Care
$6,910/mo median
typical range $5,530–$8,640
Skilled Nursing
$9,400/mo median
typical range $8,120–$11,260
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,220/mo median
typical range $3,180–$7,600
Residential Care Home
$4,700/mo median
typical range $3,760–$5,880
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Omaha 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 Omaha.
- 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 47 communities in Omaha, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Brookestone Village
Scout 96Omaha, NE · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Omaha's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →3
Elkhorn, NE · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Elkhorn's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →4
Saunders Medical Center
Scout 95Wahoo, NE · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Wahoo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →5
Newport House
Scout 92Omaha, NE · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Omaha's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →6
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home
Scout 87Omaha, NE · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Omaha's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →7
Omaha, NE · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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The Cypress at Midtown
Scout 80Omaha, NE · 61 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →9
Midlands Living Center L L C
Scout 79Council Bluffs, IA · 94 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Council Bluffs.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →10
Florence Home
Scout 79Omaha, NE · 126 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →11
Good Samaritan Society - Millard
Scout 77Omaha, NE · 106 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →12
South Haven Living Center
Scout 77Wahoo, NE · 85 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wahoo.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →13
Ambassador Health of Omaha
Scout 75Omaha, NE · 146 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →14
Dunlap Specialty Care
Scout 69Dunlap, IA · 46 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dunlap.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →15
Douglas County Health Center
Scout 69Omaha, NE · 254 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →16
Quality Living, Inc.
Scout 68Omaha, NE · 133 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →17
Hillcrest Health & Rehab
Scout 66Bellevue, NE · 151 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bellevue.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →18
Old Mill Rehabilitation
Scout 65Omaha, NE · 44 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →
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Plattsmouth, NE · 111 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Plattsmouth.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →20
Maple Crest Health Center
Scout 54Omaha, NE · 175 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →21
Prairie Gate
Scout 53Council Bluffs, IA · 72 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Council Bluffs.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →22
Papillion, NE · 48 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Papillion.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →23
Hillcrest Millard LLC
Scout 51Omaha, NE · 76 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →24
Glen Haven Village
Scout 50Glenwood, IA · 69 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Glenwood.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →25
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Ashland
Scout 46Ashland, NE · 97 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Ashland.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →26
Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC
Scout 46Papillion, NE · 114 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Papillion.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →27
Life Care Center of Elkhorn
Scout 44Elkhorn, NE · 135 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →28
Nye Summit
Scout 43Louisville, NE · 61 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Louisville.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →29
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
Scout 42Valley, NE · 66 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Valley.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →30
Adept Nursing & Rehab of Gretna
Scout 40Gretna, NE · 63 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gretna.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →31
Omaha, NE · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →32
North Crest Living Center
Scout 39Council Bluffs, IA · 62 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →33
Bethany Lutheran Home
Scout 38Council Bluffs, IA · 112 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →34
Omaha, NE · 108 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Omaha.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →35
Azria Health Rose Vista
Scout 34Woodbine, IA · 76 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →36
Life Care Center of Omaha
Scout 34Omaha, NE · 128 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →37
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center
Scout 33Omaha, NE · 184 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →38
Avoca Specialty Care
Scout 31Avoca, IA · 46 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →39
Azria Health Longview
Scout 30Missouri Valley, IA · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →40
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Scout 30Blair, NE · 84 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →41
Oakland Manor
Scout 29Oakland, IA · 61 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →42
Crowell Memorial Home
Scout 29Blair, NE · 74 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →43
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
Scout 23Omaha, NE · 155 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →44
Omaha, NE · 70 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →45
Council Bluffs, IA · 102 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →46
Omaha, NE · 174 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →47
Omaha, NE · 175 beds
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A Omaha skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Omaha, NE?
In the Omaha, NE area, assisted living typically runs $4,180–$6,530/month (median $5,220), memory care $5,530–$8,640/month (median $6,910), and skilled nursing $8,120–$11,260/month (median $9,400) — 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.
How are the 47 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.