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Omaha is Nebraska’s largest city and home to 486,051 people, roughly 64,600 of whom are 65 years of age or older. Its low-humidity climate makes the city a good retirement choice if you enjoy temperate summers. The mercury rarely gets higher than the low 80s even in the warmest months. Additionally, Omaha’s below-average cost of living and sales tax rate can help you keep a handle on your budget.
Assisted living communities are designed to support the lifestyles of seniors who enjoy living as independently as possible but who also require slight-to-moderate help handling basic duties such as eating and bathing. According to data reported by Genworth Financial, the average cost of assisted living in Omaha is $4,652 per month, which makes it more expensive than both state and national averages.
In the following guide, we’ll drill down on the various price levels for assisted care throughout Nebraska and in some of its neighboring states. We’ll also look into the free or low-cost offerings of some nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support the needs of seniors in Omaha.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Nebraska. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Omaha’s average monthly cost for assisted living care is $4,652.
The state of Nebraska has relatively low average costs for assisted living care at $4,076. That’s roughly $425 lower than the U.S. average price for such care, which is $4,500.
Nebraska’s state capital of Lincoln has slightly higher monthly costs for assisted living than Omaha at $4,715. However, the price is much cheaper about 2 hours west of Omaha in the city of Grand Island, where seniors pay an average of $2,906 per month for residency in an assisted living facility. Across the Nebraska/South Dakota border, the city of Sioux Falls compares nicely with Grand Island at $2,910 per month. Prices jump significantly in other bordering states, though. In Sioux City, IA, the average cost is $4,148 a month; in Topeka, KS, the cost is $4,495 per month; and in Cheyenne, WY, it’s $5,538 a month.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Nebraska.
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402-546-1270 |
This senior center provides social, physical and creative outlets for Omaha’s older population. In addition to inventive and fun exercises such as chair volleyball, physically active seniors can use the center’s pool and open gym. The center also organizes bingo games, mahjong and dominoes tournaments. | |
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800-527-7249 |
Legal Aid’s hotline can help with concerns and questions involving legal matters such as creating simple wills, understanding benefit programs such as Medicare, and recognizing and reporting potential scam and fraud. The organization’s hotline is free for state residents 60 and older. | |
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402-444-6536 |
As the federally mandated Area Agency on Aging for Douglas County, this organization can help you find an assisted living facility that’s right for you, in addition to providing information on applying for Medicare benefits and directing you to curb-to-curb transportation options for reaching remote parts of the county. | |
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402-444-4800 |
The Omaha Public Library offers services for the city’s hearing- and vision-impared older residents. In addition to an extensive collection of large-print format books, the library can also deliver free audiobooks by mail or online. | |
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402-554-2262 |
Omaha’s older adults can participate in this state university’s educational offerings through mini-courses or by sitting in on regular-session classes. Mini-course topics include stress management, world economics, public policy as it relates to aging and film history. Though no academic credit is offered through this program, qualifying adults can take a total of four courses in a semester for reduced rates. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Omaha area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
