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The cost of independent living in Elmwood is about $4,505 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 322 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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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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The meals and dining service at Pemberly Place is very good, and even though our love one does not participate in the activities they do have an abundant amount. We would recommend the community to others.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Elmwood, NE

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood is $4,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Creek, NE with an average of $2,968 per month.

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

Elmwood, NE
$4,505/mo
$4,641/mo
$4,015/mo

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

Elmwood, NE
$4,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

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

$5,147/mo
Independent Living
$4,505/mo

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

Studio
$3,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,854/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood 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: Elmwood, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$4,505/mo$3,285/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$5,152/mo$4,325/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,147/mo$4,313/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood, NE:$4,505/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood, NE:$5,152/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood, NE:$5,147/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
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Independent living costs in Elmwood, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elmwood 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
Elmwood, NE$2,415/mo$2,398/mo+0.7%
Nebraska$3,410/mo$3,005/mo+13.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,169/mo+2.8%
Elmwood, NE
2024 average cost:$2,415/mo
2023 average cost:$2,398/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$3,410/mo
2023 average cost:$3,005/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elmwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmwood

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.

Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Gretna, NE

5.0
Thank you Silverridge for taking such great care of my mom!! You have an amazing way of caring for family. The staff is amazing and does very well with people with dementia.

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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Elmwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmwood, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood 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 Elmwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood 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 Elmwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.4%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Waterford at College View are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmwood, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Elmwood, Nebraska. See the full list.

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