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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thurston County, NE

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Assisted living costs in Thurston County average about $3,816 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Thurston County. Our detailed directory has 50 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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Photo of Whispering Creek
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Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to...
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.
Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. Whispering Creek Active Retirement Community is located next to the Whispering Overlooking miles of breathtaking golf course views, Whispering Creek...
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44 Floor plans available
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They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. At Kinship Pointe, you can have the worry-free lifestyle you deserve. With independent living and assisted living both on one campus, it makes the transition between care levels easy if you need it later. And you and your spouse can...
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We chose Floyd Place because we had a budget and they fit that budget. We were able to have a virtual tour before my dad could see it and they he did his own virtual tour. The fact that they value military...
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.
At Floyd Place, our senior living community in Sergeant Bluff, we offer thoughtful, compassionate service to help our residents thrive. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as tai chi, exercise classes, happy hour, movie nights, spa day, and ice cream socials. We...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Heritage of Emerson
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.
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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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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.
Photo of Oakland Heights
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.
Photo of StoneyBrook Suites Dakota Dunes
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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.
Photo of Prime Assisted Living
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable 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.

Cost of assisted living in Thurston County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Thurston County is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, NE with an average of $2,962 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thurston County, NE vs. nearby counties

Thurston County, NE
$3,816/mo
$3,902/mo
$4,042/mo

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

Thurston County, NE
$3,816/mo
U.S. national average
$4,625/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,816/mo
$3,816/mo

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

Studio
$4,439/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,162/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,644/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thurston County, 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 Thurston County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thurston County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thurston County

Kinship Pointe Wayne

5.0
The staff was very caring, and kept us well up to date on our Mom. They were very caring and accommodating while our Mother was on hospice as well. I would recommend Kinship Pointe Wayne to other families looking.

Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA

5.0
We needed a place for my dad on short notice and Floyd Place was helpful in expediting that process. Although COVID-19 is an issue for everyone at this point, the staff are all taking proper precautions with all residents and finding ways, within the CDC rulings, to have the family visit. The ...
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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.8
The meals were brought to the resident's rooms due to the pandemic. It is a nice place and I would recommend the community to the others. It is a big community, and you will need to be in good shape to be able to walk the long hallways. It is a beautiful community as well. It has a nice ...
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Thurston County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston County, 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 Thurston County 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 Thurston County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thurston County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston County 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 Thurston County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thurston County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston County 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 Thurston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurston County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston County 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 Thurston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston County 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 Thurston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thurston County

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 Thurston County protect seniors.

Learn about Nebraska Assisted Living regulations

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Whispering Creek, Kinship Pointe Wayne and Floyd Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thurston County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

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