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Ithaca 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 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ithaca, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ithaca is about $4,973, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 155 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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The staff treats the residents with patience, respect, and dignity. I have worked at many facilities and had loved ones and friends who I visited often. I have never seen residents treated with such dignity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Discover the sweet life at Marquis Place of Elkhorn, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Our property invites residents to come together and enjoy the luxury of spacious apartments. Each of our units combines the very best safety features along with...
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It's a beautifully designed and decorated place that truly focuses on the social aspect of quality living for older adults. One Friday I was there, there was live music and drinks in the main area and it was...
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.
At Symphony Pointe, we foster luxury, connection and comfort in every detail of our community. Enjoy each day in style with an indoor pool, outdoor living spaces, beautiful common areas and chef-prepared meals just steps away. We have a variety of floor plans available to match your taste and...
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The staff and directors have gone above and beyond with the transition of my dad to this facility. The residents are always friendly and they have adequate activities to keep them entertained daily. I feel...
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.
CountryHouse in Elkhorn opened in January 2021. Our gorgeous community is designed purposefully for those with dementia. At capacity, we are home to 40 residents who are cared for by a team specifically trained to help those who live with the challenges brought forth by memory loss. A sister...
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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.
We’ve curated the ultimate “Everyday Vacation” experience. Our senior living community in Gretna is focused on keeping you healthy and care-free with our wide array of amenities and services. Including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our continuum of care lets you grow in...
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What we like the most about the community is the closeness kindness great great dinners the outside pond grills benches gazebo very refreshing. Yes, we would recommend Hillcrest Silver Ridge community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For more than two decades, Hillcrest Silver Ridge has proudly stood as Gretna’s first assisted living residence—embedded in the heart of the community and built on a promise to offer “the Great Life.” As a locally owned part of the Hillcrest Family of Services, we’re known not only for our...
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5 on all. Great experience. Staff is awesome. I definitely would recommend this community to other families. My dad has passed away, but while he was there they took amazing care of him!!
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.
Overlooking a 60 acre lake, Elk Ridge Village includes Independent Apartments, Assisted Living Residences, Alzheimer's Care Suites, Villas, and a beautiful Clubhouse. Elk Ridge Village On The Lake is located near the west edge of the Omaha metropolitan area in the beautiful Elk Ridge neighborhood...
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The amenities are wonderful, the apartments are spacious. The kitchen is often short staffed and this can lead to longer wait times for meals. The maintenance staff can also take awhile to fill requests. The...
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.
For The Brant at Gretna, senior living is synonymous with living well. From our calendar of in-community events to our wellness programs and lifestyle models of care tailored to each resident's needs—including independent living, assisted living and specialized memory care–we serve the residents...
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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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I want to thank [name removed] for her time and professionalism in helping place our mother in your community. She provided us with being more comfortable in placing our mother in a safer place. Thank you...
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.
Valley Lakes is a beautiful community located on 16 acres of tranquil countryside, on the South side of Valley, NE. At Valley Lakes, you can live your life and leave your worries behind! Our assisted living community is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet need some...
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Every time I drop of my mother at Edgewood Vista Omaha it’s always good. It’s a very small place with I think maybe 11-12 residents and guests at any time. They’re definitely overwhelmed and not not paying...
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.
Edgewood Vista-Omaha is located in a neighborhood setting at 17620 Poppleton Avenue. This Edgewood Vista location specializes in offering the best in care to senior citizens in need of memory care and Alzheimer's care. Edgewood Vista-Omaha focuses on senior care that makes our residents feel...
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My aunt was here and I think it was good. It was a higher level of care because she was undergoing rehab. The care was good. She had expectations that every place would be like that but unfortunately that's...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ithaca, NE

The average cost of senior living in Ithaca is $4,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prague, NE with an average of $4,351 per month.

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

Ithaca, NE
$4,973/mo
$4,661/mo
$5,036/mo

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

Ithaca, NE
$4,973/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$4,651/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,973/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,689/mo
Studio
$6,373/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,442/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,772/mo

Senior living costs in Ithaca 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: Ithaca, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIthaca, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,973/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,643/mo$4,325/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,651/mo$4,313/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,274/mo$3,285/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Ithaca, NE:$4,973/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Ithaca, NE:$4,643/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Ithaca, NE:$4,651/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Ithaca, NE:$3,274/mo
Nebraska:$3,285/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ithaca, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ithaca 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.

Ithaca, NENE stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ithaca, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ithaca 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
Ithaca, NE$5,923/mo$5,634/mo+5.1%
Nebraska$5,175/mo$5,271/mo-1.8%
National$5,128/mo$4,857/mo+5.6%
Ithaca, NE
2024 average cost:$5,923/mo
2023 average cost:$5,634/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,175/mo
2023 average cost:$5,271/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Ithaca

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ithaca

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!

Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE

5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.

Elk Ridge Village in Elkhorn, NE

5.0
We are very happy with Elk Ridge. They are excellent across the board. I wouldn't have my loved one anywhere else. They are so much better than the place we were before. I would highly recommend Elk Ridge.

Ithaca nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ithaca nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ithaca, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ithaca, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ithaca 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 Ithaca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ithaca, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ithaca 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 Ithaca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ithaca, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ithaca 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 Ithaca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ithaca, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
0.4%
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Marquis Place, Symphony Pointe and CountryHouse at Elkhorn are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ithaca, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Ithaca, Nebraska. See the full list.

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