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9 Best Nursing Homes in Brainard, NE

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Brainard 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Brainard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Brainard is about $4,111, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 31 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Morse Bluff, Edholm and Dwight.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Brainard, NE

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Photo of Kinship Pointe at Seward
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Overall I would say we're happy with how things are going. I'm not worrying about him being taken care of. He says the meals are good and he is as busy as he wants to be. So far they have done everything...
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.
Our quaint community has almost 100 senior apartments and the entire community is located on one level, so you’ll have easy access to all of our amenities.Your home is your space. That’s why you have several floor plans to choose from. With a private bathroom, a kitchen and plenty of window...
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8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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It is a very friendly place. It is very relaxed and there are different activities to do. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Greene Place is located in the small town of Seward, Nebraska. Our community is nestled on the end of a street in a quiet residential neighborhood just 1/2 mile east of the Seward Country Club. We are less than two miles from Lied Senior Center which is a popular gathering place for programs,...
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33 Floor plans available
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Recently I had to go out of town and chose Saunders House for my husband's respite care. What a great choice. They were very kind and attentive to him which at times he can be a handful. I found it clean...
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.
Saunders House has been setting the standard of Assisted Living in Wahoo, Nebraska, since 1984. Just a 30-minute drive from Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont, Saunders House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Photo of Ridgewood CC/Anna Sundermann Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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 nursing homes in Brainard, NE

The average cost of senior living in Brainard is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bruno, NE with an average of $3,404 per month.

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

Brainard, NE
$4,111/mo
$4,829/mo
$3,404/mo

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

Brainard, NE
$4,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$4,111/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,111/mo

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

Studio
$4,236/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,044/mo

Senior living costs in Brainard 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: Brainard, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrainard, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,111/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,111/mo$4,325/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,111/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,949/mo$3,285/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Brainard, NE:$4,111/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Brainard, NE:$4,111/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Brainard, NE:$4,111/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Brainard, NE:$3,949/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Brainard, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Brainard 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
Brainard, NE$5,538/mo$6,506/mo-14.9%
Nebraska$5,411/mo$4,951/mo+9.3%
National$4,815/mo$4,797/mo+0.4%
Brainard, NE
2024 average cost:$5,538/mo
2023 average cost:$6,506/mo
Percent change:-14.9%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,411/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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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 Brainard

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brainard

Kinship Pointe at Seward

4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Kinship Pointe Seward. Very friendly staff, nice residents(they are mostly Nebraska folk).The housekeeping is great, easy move in process (we did it in a day) then unpacked for 2. The meals are good enough and there are many options if you don't like what ...
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Greene Senior Living in Seward, NE

5.0
Our loved one has been a resident for over 4 years and we have been very pleased. The staff has treated all of us as family and we truly appreciate their care. The community is smaller so they are able to be more personal and recognize changes as they occur and have communicated with the family ...
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Brainard nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brainard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brainard, 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 Brainard 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 Brainard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brainard 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 Brainard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brainard 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 Brainard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Brainard 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 Brainard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brainard, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Brainard 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 Brainard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainard, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kinship Pointe at Seward, Greene Senior Living and Saunders House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brainard, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Brainard, Nebraska. See the full list.

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