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The cost of independent living in Wayne is about $3,625 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 114 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Wayne, NE

The average cost of senior living in Wayne is $3,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norfolk, NE with an average of $2,905 per month.

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

Wayne, NE
$3,625/mo
$3,459/mo
$3,488/mo

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

Wayne, NE
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$3,632/mo
Independent Living
$3,625/mo

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

Studio
$3,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,049/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,106/mo

Senior living costs in Wayne 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: Wayne, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayne, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,285/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$3,632/mo$4,325/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,632/mo$4,313/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Wayne, NE:$3,625/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Wayne, NE:$3,632/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Wayne, NE:$3,632/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wayne

Recent reviews for independent living in Wayne

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

4.4
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 assist with completing all the paperwork. I would recommend this community to others who are ...
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Wayne independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne, 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 Wayne 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 Wayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayne, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.2%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayne 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 Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayne, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne 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 Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayne, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.4%
46.4%
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