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10 Best Nursing Homes in Essen, NE
Essen 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Essen, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Essen is about $4,166, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 35 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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8.5
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Unfortunately, over the last nearly two years my wife has experienced several hospital and rehab stays. Generally speaking they have not been good experiences. My concern when placing her in a long term...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Very well taken care of and very clean place, the staff is so friendly and made us feel very welcomed. I would 100 percent recommend this to anyone who is looking for a welcoming place for a loved one or a...
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.
Pathfinder Place is located on the north end of Fremont, Nebraska, a town with a small town feel and the amenities of a big city. We are close enough to downtown for shopping trips, live entertainment, or exploring the riverfront in the Luther Hormel Memorial Park. Residents and visitors alike...
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Edgewood Vista in Fremont NE was an awesome home for my dad. This memory care assisted living home was the best place for my dad and I only wished we would have heard about it before we placed him in the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Edgewood Vista of Fremont offers adult daycare in the beautiful city of Fremont, NE. Fremont is located in Dodge County, and those visiting or becoming residents of the city will enjoy checking out the natural beauty that the area has to offer. Those who spend time in Fremont find that they don't...
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Fremont Nebraska Nye Court I would rate them as a 4 for those categories. We had a really good experience. My mom was there about 8 months. The staff was very knowledgeable and caring towards the...
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.
Nye Square is alive with fun, family and friendship: neighbors and friends sharing a sweet shop rendezvous, playing games, assembling puzzles, strolling in the courtyard and watching the big game in Pete’s Place.We offer independent and assisted living apartments. We are committed to delivering...
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Carter Place is filled with a skilled, caring and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable, well maintained and clean. They offer a wide array of activities for all to enjoy. The facility is sized right,...
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.
Carter Place is located in the quiet countryside just outside of Blair, Nebraska. We offer assisted living with all of the comforts of home. Your health and safety is our top priority:On site 24 hour a day Registered NurseShort term care availableAssistance with medication and daily...
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
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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Essen, NE
The average cost of senior living in Essen is $4,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, NE with an average of $2,962 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essen, NE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essen
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essen
Nye Square in Fremont, NE
4.9
Nye Square is a beautiful facility! It is clean, well maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful.
The DON and other staff go out of their way to answer questions and provide a homelike atmosphere!
Pathfinder Senior Living in Fremont, NE
3.8
A lot of the staff are very nice and helpful, but that is also when I'm there. The management really doesn't keep you apprised of things/changes. They also said they were going to fix her bathroom floor when we moved in, but haven't as of now.
Not sure about the food as I haven't eaten there. ...
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Providence Place Memory Care in Fremont, NE
5.0
The staff were so helpful to family and mom especially when things were difficult during covid. Mom had insurance so the value for the money was perfect.
Essen nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essen, 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 Essen 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 Essen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essen, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Essen 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 Essen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essen 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 Essen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essen, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essen 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 Essen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essen, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Essen 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 Essen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essen, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Providence Place Memory Care, Pathfinder Senior Living and Edgewood Vista of Fremont are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Essen, Nebraska. See the full list.
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