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10 Best Nursing Homes in Syracuse, NE

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Syracuse 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Syracuse, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Syracuse is about $4,880, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 160 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Syracuse, NE

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Photo of Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn
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44 Floor plans available
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The entire team at Bailey Pointe is fantastic to work with! They have been flexible and responsive in our familiy's journey down this path. In addition, they provide excellent communication to their...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT VAN DORNBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn provides expert, compassionate care in a friendly environment tucked away in picturesque South Lincoln. Enjoy the best of the Lincoln area while receiving comfortable care from our tenured team...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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I love the monthly Calendar. They also have a Facebook page and I get to see my dad doing the activities. They are good to call whenever there is a med change or something different in his routine. When I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Aviva Woodlands (Formerly The Woodlands at Hillcrest) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Senior Living Community in Lincoln, Nebraska. Adjacent to the beautiful Hillcrest Country Club, Aviva Woodlands is a vibrant senior living community that offers an outstanding, nationally recognized...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff take time to let you know what is happening with your love one-facility on one level
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.
At Cedar Creek of High Plains, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Lincoln, Nebraska, offers memory care for those who have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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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 Lincoln (S. 84th Street location) was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency,...
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We cannot say enough great things about the place. Staff was always attentive and friendly. They showed compassion, care, and thoughtfulness to the residences and visitors at all times. Through their...
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.
Lakeview Living was established in July 1970. We celebrated 50 years of serving the Firth area in 2020. Lakeview Living is operated under Lakeview Living LLC, owned by Ron and Lisa Preston, long time business owners in the Firth area.Our team is comprised of an on site RN, Certified Medication...
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5 rating. Primary reasons are: 1) staff have patience with mother in law who can become agitated and vocal. 2) they've been able to get her to bathe which frankly has been a big achievement 3) she's getting...
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...
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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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.
Photo of Ridgeview Towers
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, 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.
Photo of Haven Manor - Hickman
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.
Photo of Independence Houses at Mandarin
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.
Photo of Legacy Estates
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.
Legacy Estates is located in a beautiful neighborhood with close proximity to restaurants, shopping, medical offices, and walking paths. The community, which offers both Independent and Assisted Living, provides a spectacular environment both inside and out. Our residents enjoy large,...

Cost of nursing homes in Syracuse, NE

The average cost of senior living in Syracuse is $4,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nehawka, NE with an average of $4,071 per month.

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

Syracuse, NE
$4,880/mo
$4,909/mo
$4,704/mo

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

Syracuse, NE
$4,880/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

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

$4,964/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,880/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,773/mo
Studio
$6,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,230/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,245/mo

Senior living costs in Syracuse 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: Syracuse, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSyracuse, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,880/mo$4,313/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$4,964/mo$4,325/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,964/mo$4,313/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$5,909/mo$3,288/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Syracuse, NE:$4,880/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Syracuse, NE:$4,964/mo
Nebraska:$4,325/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Syracuse, NE:$4,964/mo
Nebraska:$4,313/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Syracuse, NE:$5,909/mo
Nebraska:$3,288/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Syracuse, NE, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Syracuse 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
Syracuse, NE$6,183/mo$5,910/mo+4.6%
Nebraska$5,366/mo$5,190/mo+3.4%
National$5,322/mo$5,027/mo+5.9%
Syracuse, NE
2024 average cost:$6,183/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,366/mo
2023 average cost:$5,190/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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 Syracuse

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Syracuse

Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, NE

4.0
The facility is beautiful. The staff is so personable. One in particular went out of her way to become friends with [name removed] and stopped by even when she wasn't on the floor just to say hi! Loved the activities offered for residents and the ease of getting food at anytime.

Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn in Lincoln, NE

5.0
The staff are thoughtful and helpful at Bailey Pointe. They plan lots of interesting activities and events for the residents. The food is very tasty. The property is clean with special touches that makes it feel like home. I would have no problem recommending Bailey to anyone.

Morton Memory Care in Nebraska City, NE

4.6
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 area are always beautifully decorated. We were allowed to bring moms own furnishings prior ...
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Syracuse nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Syracuse nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Syracuse 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 Syracuse Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
3.9%
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
18.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Syracuse 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 Syracuse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Syracuse 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 Syracuse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Syracuse, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Syracuse 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 Syracuse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Syracuse, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Cedar Creek of High Plains are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Syracuse, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Syracuse, Nebraska. See the full list.

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