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Nestled on the eastside of the Missouri River, the city of Bellevue benefits from a pleasant year-round climate and an array of cultural and scenic places of interest. There are an estimated 53,544 residents in the city, of whom nearly 14% are seniors aged 65 and older. Retirees in the city can spend their leisure time enjoying a show at the Bellevue Little Theatre, playing at Willow Lakes Golf Course and visiting the Sarpy County Museum. Nature enthusiasts can go for a walk, hike or enjoy a camping trip in the Fontenelle Forest.
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Bellevue pay $4,523 per month for assisted living, on average. The city is home to 19 assisted living communities and actual monthly costs vary depending on location, accommodation type and services available.
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In Bellevue, the median price for assisted living is $4,523 per month. This is above the respective state and national averages of $4,188 and $4,300. Assisted living in Bellevue is more expensive than in the adjacent states of South Dakota ($3,638), Wyoming ($4,175) and Iowa ($4,073). When compared to neighboring Kansas, assisted living in Bellevue costs $567 less.
The average assisted living cost in Bellevue is about $140 higher than in Grand Island ($4,380) and about $230 below the cost in Lincoln ($4,755.) Compared to the Kansas cities of Manhattan ($5,738) and Lawrence ($5,280), assisted living in Bellevue is significantly more affordable, while it’s notably more expensive than the Sioux City, Iowa, average.
Note: Data for Bellevue was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Omaha, was used instead.
The state of Nebraska offers the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Aged and Disabled Waiver, which helps eligible seniors aged 65 and over pay for care at participating assisted living facilities. Nebraska’s Aid To The Aged, Blind, Or Disabled program also provides financial benefits to low-income seniors who qualify.
Find out more about these programs and the eligible requirements by visiting our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Bellevue Senior Community Center | (402) 293-3041 | Located in the Olde Towne Bellevue area, the Senior Community Center provides many fun activities and programs for older adults. Events include social lunches, outings, fitness classes and educational classes. |
| Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging’s Information and Assistance Line | (402) 444-6444 | The Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging’s Information and Assistance line was created to help seniors learn about and get in touch with resources available in the local area. Advisers can also provide Options Counselling and help older adults choose an assisted living community that meets their needs. |
| Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 942-7830 | Older adults and their family members can contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman for help finding assisted living facilities and with complaints and concerns about the community they live in. Representatives of the program can advise seniors about their rights as residents, advocate on their behalf and help resolve disputes. |
| Senior Volunteer Programs | (402) 444-6536 | There are three volunteer programs managed by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging for adults aged 55 and over. Seniors can use their individual skills by taking part in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Foster Grandparent program or the Senior Companionship program. Some of these opportunities include benefits such a small tax-free stipend, ongoing training and accident insurance. |
| Legal Aid Nebraska Elder Access Line | (800) 527-7249 | Legal Aid Nebraska’s Elder Access Line connects Bellevue seniors over the age of 60 with attorneys who can provide free advice on civil legal matters. Older adults may also get in touch with Legal Aid by accessing their online service. |
| Assisted Living Choices Nebraska | (800) 746-8420 | This free service managed by the University of Nebraska is funded by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Seniors can use the online portal to find and compare assisted living communities in the Bellevue area. |
| Sarpy County Veterans Services Office | (402) 593-2203 | Older adults in Sarpy County who served the U.S. military can reach out to the Veterans Services Office for an array of supportive services. Staff members are trained to offer advice and help seniors apply for county, state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their service, including VA pensions and Aid and Attendance pension top-up benefits. |
Assisted living facilities in Bellevue must comply with state and federal laws and regulations established by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to obtain their annual license. Visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page for more details about these regulations.
