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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essen, NE

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Assisted living costs in Essen average about $4,168 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Essen. Our detailed directory has 42 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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The staff is friendly and helpful, and were responsive timely to needs. They genuinely showed caring and empathy. The facility had recent updates made and was warm and inviting.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Pathfinder Place is located on the north end of Fremont, Nebraska, a town with a small town feel and the amenities of a big city. We are close enough to downtown for shopping trips, live entertainment, or exploring the riverfront in the Luther Hormel Memorial Park. Residents and visitors alike...
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Fremont Nebraska Nye Court I would rate them as a 4 for those categories. We had a really good experience. My mom was there about 8 months. The staff was very knowledgeable and caring towards the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nye Square is alive with fun, family and friendship: neighbors and friends sharing a sweet shop rendezvous, playing games, assembling puzzles, strolling in the courtyard and watching the big game in Pete’s Place.We offer independent and assisted living apartments. We are committed to delivering...
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Edgewood Vista in Fremont NE was an awesome home for my dad. This memory care assisted living home was the best place for my dad and I only wished we would have heard about it before we placed him in the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Edgewood Vista of Fremont offers adult daycare in the beautiful city of Fremont, NE. Fremont is located in Dodge County, and those visiting or becoming residents of the city will enjoy checking out the natural beauty that the area has to offer. Those who spend time in Fremont find that they don't...
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Carter Place is filled with a skilled, caring and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. They offer a wide array of activities for all to enjoy. The facility is sized right,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carter Place is located in the quiet countryside just outside of Blair, Nebraska. We offer assisted living with all of the comforts of home. Your health and safety is our top priority:On site 24 hour a day Registered NurseShort term care availableAssistance with medication and daily...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Essen, NE

The average cost of senior living in Essen is $4,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, NE with an average of $2,962 per month.

Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, vs. nearby cities

Essen, NE
$4,168/mo
$4,168/mo

Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, vs. state and national averages

Essen, NE
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,168/mo
$4,168/mo

Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,491/mo

Senior living costs in Essen vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Essen, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssen, NENebraskaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$4,325/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,168/mo$4,313/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,269/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Essen, NE:$4,168/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Essen, NE:$4,168/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Essen, NE:$3,340/mo
Nebraska:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Essen, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Essen and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Essen, NE

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Essen have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essen, NE$6,920/mo$5,245/mo+31.9%
Nebraska$5,058/mo$5,036/mo+0.4%
National$4,877/mo$4,636/mo+5.2%
Essen, NE
2024 average cost:$6,920/mo
2023 average cost:$5,245/mo
Percent change:+31.9%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,036/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,877/mo
2023 average cost:$4,636/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Essen, NE

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Essen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Essen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essen

Pathfinder Senior Living in Fremont, NE

5.0
Very well taken care of and very clean place, the staff is so friendly and made us feel very welcomed. I would 100 percent recommend this to anyone who is looking for a welcoming place for a loved one or a friend

Providence Place Memory Care in Fremont, NE

5.0
So my mother is in her approximate 8th year with her dementia battle and due to both my parents coming down with Covid at christmas the decision had to be made for mom's future care. Phone calls began with A Place for Mom and with in a day we had a visit planned, a room reserved based - on all ...
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Nye Square in Fremont, NE

5.0
The staff is wonderful and so helpful. They treat everyone with such kindness and respect.

Essen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essen, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Essen assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Essen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essen, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Essen assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Essen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essen assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essen, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Essen assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essen assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Essen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essen, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essen

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essen protect seniors.
Learn about Nebraska assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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