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10 Best Nursing Homes in Akron, NE

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Akron is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Akron, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Akron is about $3,021, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 29 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Akron, NE

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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Akron, NE

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $3,021 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman Grove, NE with an average of $180 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Akron, NE, vs. nearby cities

Akron, NE
$3,021/mo
$1,924/mo
$3,297/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, NE, vs. state and national averages

Akron, NE
$3,021/mo
U.S. national average
$4,945/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, NE, vs. other senior living options

$3,258/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,021/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$780/mo
Studio
$3,604/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,212/mo

Senior living costs in Akron vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Akron, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAkron, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,021/mo$4,313/mo$4,945/mo
Assisted Living$3,258/mo$4,325/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$3,258/mo$4,313/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living$2,784/mo$3,285/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Akron, NE:$3,021/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Assisted Living
Akron, NE:$3,258/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Akron, NE:$3,258/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Akron, NE:$2,784/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Akron, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Akron 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Akron, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Akron 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
Akron, NE$3,487/mo$6,105/mo-42.9%
Nebraska$5,590/mo$4,951/mo+12.9%
National$4,804/mo$4,797/mo+0.1%
Akron, NE
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$6,105/mo
Percent change:-42.9%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Akron

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Akron

Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus, NE

4.0
Because my own home would be better, I didn't give 5 stars. The meals are good, the help is helpful and friendly and most everyone calls me by my first name. I'm forgetful and was unable to cook for myself so this is ideal for me and I have 2 family members living within 12 miles so I can get ...
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Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE

4.8
It's a smaller, approx. 40 bed, facility. Has a homey feeling guaranteed compared to other facilities. 3 different styles of rooms to choose. Love the front porch and courtyard with the possibility of having a dog.

Madison House in Norfolk, NE

4.5
Madison House is a pretty nice place. It is nicely decorated, new and as far as we can see, spotless. The staff is polite and caring. The residents are very friendly too. The first thing that struck us when we visited was how cozy it is.

Akron nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Akron, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Akron nursing homes

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 Akron Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Akron, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Akron nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottonwood Senior Living, Edgewood Vista Columbus and Prairie Village Retirement Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Akron, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Akron, Nebraska. See the full list.
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