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The cost of independent living in Denton is about $4,482 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 91 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Savannah Pines Retirement Community
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1111 Floor plans available
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My dad recently moved into the SP location in Lincoln, NE, and we couldn’t be happier. Everyone - staff and residents alike - is so friendly. The Activities a Director is superb and has things going all day...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Savannah Pines Retirement is Lincoln, NE's Premier independent living community. Savannah Pines Retirement Resort comprises 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Savannah Pines Retirement is...
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1212 Floor plans available
7.9
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I would recommend the Knoll's to others. They have been supportive and welcome feedback to ensure my mom's needs are met. The facility provided the level of support my mother needed while having the...
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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23 reviews
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The staff is truly tremendous and go above and beyond to care for their patients, and I'm not just saying that because it sounds like. I can't express how safe and comfortable my mother and I both feel with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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While i was there, the management could of used a little improvement and they could of used a different manager. They were very nice to me but she was not very pleasant with other residents. The apartments...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Senior Housing is a 55+ independent living apartment complex situated in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Nestled in the Near South neighborhood, you’ll find quaint restaurants, scenic bike routes, historic architecture of neighboring homes, and beautiful churches. With the Nebraska...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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Very great experience moving in and settle in staff was wonderful and tenants are great haven't seen a better place yet the cleanliness and the upkeep of the property is 100% great very safe and secure place...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Malone Manor is an affordable, older adults housing community. It's 50-unit, three-story senior living community is set amidst a lovely park-like setting. Directly across the street is a popular city park, boasting many trails for hikers and bicyclists alike. The Joanne Maxey Senior Center (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.
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
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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.
Our Philosophy    Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.  We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.

Cost of independent living in Denton, NE

The average cost of senior living in Denton is $4,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davey, NE with an average of $3,301 per month.

Independent living costs in Denton, NE, vs. nearby cities

Denton, NE
$4,482/mo
$4,375/mo

Independent living costs in Denton, NE, vs. state and national averages

Denton, NE
$4,482/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Denton, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,997/mo
Independent Living
$4,482/mo

Independent living costs in Denton, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,687/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,134/mo

Senior living costs in Denton 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: Denton, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDenton, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$4,482/mo$3,285/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$5,008/mo$4,325/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,997/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Denton, NE:$4,482/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Denton, NE:$5,008/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Denton, NE:$4,997/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Denton, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Denton 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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Independent living cost trends in Denton, NE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Denton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Denton, NE$4,300/mo$4,316/mo-0.4%
Nebraska$2,842/mo$2,647/mo+7.4%
National$3,031/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Denton, NE
2024 average cost:$4,300/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$2,842/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Denton

Recent reviews for independent living in Denton

Waterford at College View in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The experience with the community is fine. We picked this community because of the location mainly. I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

Malone Manor in Lincoln, NE

4.8
Overall they do a great job here! The office staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and they made the transition from her old apartment to this new one very smooth and expedient. They're very easy to communicate with and prompt with their responses. One complaint I have is that when we ...
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Waterford at Williamsburg in Lincoln, NE

4.8
I would recommend them. The resident to staff ratio is really good. The Executive Director left in March, and they are looking for a new Executive Director. The communication with the former was great.

Denton independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Denton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Denton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Denton, NENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Denton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Denton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Denton, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Denton independent 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 independent living communities in Denton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Denton, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Savannah Pines Retirement Community, The Knolls and Bickford of Lincoln are the top-rated independent living facilities near Denton, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Denton, Nebraska. See the full list.

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