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8 Best Nursing Homes in Cook, NE

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Cook 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cook, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cook is about $4,042, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 22 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cook, NE

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7.5
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7.5
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22 reviews
5 star
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4 star
9%
3 star
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I would highly recommend Morton Senior Living. The staff are very professional in their approach with my mom who has dementia. They are always kind and friendly to family and visitors. The lobby and dining...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Morton Place is located in the quiet town of Nebraska City, Nebraska. We are about a mile west of the Missouri River and the popular Riverview State Recreation Area. We are an award winning facility that cares about our residents and our community. We offer seminars to benefit both seniors living...
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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
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Longs Creek Village Assisted Living
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Cook, NE

The average cost of senior living in Cook is $4,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Creek, NE with an average of $3,146 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cook, NE vs. nearby cities

Cook, NE
$4,042/mo
$4,167/mo
$4,510/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cook, NE vs. the state and national average

Cook, NE
$4,042/mo
U.S. national average
$4,879/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cook vs. other types of senior living

$4,059/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,042/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cook, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$6,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,775/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cook over time

Cook, NENE stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cook

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cook

Morton Memory Care in Nebraska City, NE

4.5
What we like the most about Morton Senior Living is the smaller size and interior layout. Room design is better than others. Inside us less institutional and more homey. Nurse [name removed] is great. The director [name removed] is great. Need to get better cooks. It's been good for my ...
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Lakeview Living LLC in Firth, NE

5.0
Proximity to family, community friends and cohesiveness and friendliness of the staff.Everyone is very friendly, caring, and inclusive.

Cook nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cook nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cook, 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 Cook 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 Cook that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cook, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cook 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 Cook Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cook, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
3.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cook 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 Cook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cook, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cook 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 Cook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cook, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cook 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 Cook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cook, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Lakeview Living LLC, Morton Memory Care and Belle Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cook, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Cook, Nebraska. See the full list.

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