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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bruno, NE

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Bruno 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bruno, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bruno is about $3,404, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 26 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bruno, NE

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Our mother lived at Cottonwood for 14 years. The staff, [name removed], [name removed] and others were very caring and did there best to keep her comfortable and keep us informed about her condition. Mom...
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.
Cottonwood Place is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the friendly town of Columbus, Nebraska. We are about four blocks north of Glur Park. In 2012 and 2014 we won the Best Assisted Living Facility in Columbus award and in 2013 we won the Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional...
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The staff was very helpful from the very first day I moved in. They have always asked if there was anything they could help me with. I would recommend Prairie Valley to my family and friends .
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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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
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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.
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: 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 Bruno, NE

The average cost of senior living in Bruno is $3,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abie, NE with an average of $3,486 per month.

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

Bruno, NE
$3,404/mo
$3,486/mo
$4,837/mo

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

Bruno, NE
$3,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$3,404/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,404/mo

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

Studio
$3,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,856/mo

Senior living costs in Bruno 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: Bruno, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBruno, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,404/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$3,404/mo$4,325/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,404/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$2,494/mo$3,285/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Bruno, NE:$3,404/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Bruno, NE:$3,404/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Bruno, NE:$3,404/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Bruno, NE:$2,494/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bruno, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bruno 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
Bruno, 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%
Bruno, 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 Bruno

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bruno

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.

Bruno nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bruno nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bruno, 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 Bruno 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 Bruno that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bruno, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bruno 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 Bruno Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bruno, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bruno 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 Bruno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bruno, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bruno 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 Bruno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bruno, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bruno 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 Bruno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bruno, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottonwood Senior Living, Prairie Village Retirement Center and Saunders House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bruno, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Bruno, Nebraska. See the full list.

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