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Assisted living costs in Portal average about $4,518 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Portal. Our detailed directory has 610 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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My mom has only been there two weeks, but excellent food, way more than anyone could two outside areas. The parking is great. There is a covered entrance. The same nurse is there 5 days a week and very...
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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I'm really pleased with the communication from the staff to the family. This was a good choice for my loved one. The activities when they are able to have the residents participate; the community keeps...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Heritage At Legacy
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
An Expert & Caring Team Our team includes: Medical Director Dr. Bernard Hillyer Rhonda Albon RN MSN Podiatry services provided by Dr. Jeffrey Pollens Administrator/LPN, Scott Renshaw Katherine Schlegel LPN House Managers Bonnie Bergstrom CMA & Tatia Peck CMA Together with our Certified...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Silver MemoriesSilver Memories is a senior care home that is located in the large city of Omaha, NE and in Douglas county. Omaha is the largest city in the entire state and is situated on the Missouri River. The group home setting itself is within walking distance to local food, shopping and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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I was so impressed with Heritage Pointe and the Senior Living Advisor, Amanda. With 10+ years experience in a variety of roles within the Alzheimer's community, she knows what she's talking about. There...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Pointe is nestled within a quiet residential community in Omaha. Shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and abundant countryside remain close to home. You will enjoy beautifully appointed living spaces, savory meals through restaurant style dining, engaging activities, transportation...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My father resided in the Regency wing of the EWR memory care facility. He had Alzheimer's and was a very special person. The care staff treated him as such and were excellent at managing his behaviors and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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The community is a very nice place, and the staff seems to really care. I would recommend this community to others.
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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.
Fox Run Assisted Living Community is located on the 16th hole of Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fox Run is where you can enjoy a life of beauty and independence.With 66 spacious apartments, Fox Run offers five convenient floor plans that range from 436 to 983 square feet at one low...

Cost of assisted living in Portal, NE

The average cost of senior living in Portal is $4,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boys Town, NE with an average of $4,480 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portal, NE vs. nearby cities

Portal, NE
$4,518/mo
$4,518/mo
$4,518/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portal, NE vs. the state and national average

Portal, NE
$4,518/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portal vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,518/mo
$4,522/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Portal, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,848/mo
Studio
$5,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,734/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Portal over time

Portal, NENE stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portal, 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 Portal.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portal

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portal

Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs, IA

4.4
Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always clean. At First the staff was great!!!! Then ownership changed and the really good ...
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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs

4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of staff members across several communities, such as Crown Pointe Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Westgate Westgate Assisted Living, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents.
Affordable pricing. Several reviews highlight the reasonable cost of living at various communities, including Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills and Cedarhurst of La Vista, allowing families to provide quality care for their loved ones without financial strain.
Varied activities and entertainment. Activities create a lively and engaging experience for residents, with offerings ranging from bingo nights Richmont Senior Living and exercise classes Crown Pointe Retirement Community to movie nights and gardening Remington Heights Retirement Community, ensuring there is something for eve ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the quality of meals at different communities, such as Astoria Senior Living Omaha and Bickford of Omaha Hickory, with residents and families looking forward to mealtimes and appreciating accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Cleanliness and maintenance. A clean and well-maintained environment is important to residents and their families. Communities like Ovation Heartwood Preserve and Crown Pointe Retirement Community offer neat and tidy living spaces and common areas, with responsive maintenance teams.
Accessible and convenient locations. Location plays a significant role in the satisfaction of residents and their families. Communities like Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Remington Heights Retirement Community are situated in easily accessible areas, allowing for convenient visits and outings.
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Portal review score based on 159 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 42 Portal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portal review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Portal review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Portal, NE42 facilities
8.2
La Vista, NE54 facilities
8.2
Papillion, NE45 facilities

Review subcategories for Portal assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 159 reviews of 42 Portal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portal resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Portal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portal, 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 Portal 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 Portal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
59.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portal 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 Portal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portal 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 Portal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Portal 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 Portal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portal 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 Portal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portal, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portal

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portal protect seniors.

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Westgate Assisted Living, Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Marquis Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portal, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 52 assisted living facilities near Portal, Nebraska. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Portal, Nebraska are Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Marquis Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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