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Nebraska Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Bellevue and Lincoln, with 10 cities in total.
Nebraska Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Nebraska median for assisted living is $6,350 a month ($76,200 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 2% above the national median of $6,200. For a Nebraska veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $2,505 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Nebraska median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,350 | $6,200 | 61% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,864 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $3,521 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,377 | $9,581 | 46% |
| Nursing home, private room | $9,216 | $10,798 | 42% |
Statewide medians for Nebraska from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonCheck Nebraska Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Nebraska median of $6,350 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 61% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Nebraska veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
102,710 Nebraska Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Nebraska is home to 102,710 veterans, 49,495 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Nebraska, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Nebraska
Patriot Angels works with 23 Nebraska assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 6 | 2 |
| Bellevue | 4 | 0 |
| Lincoln | 3 | 1 |
| Grand Island | 2 | 0 |
| Gretna | 2 | 2 |
| Papillion | 2 | 0 |
| Hastings | 1 | 1 |
Among Nebraska partners, the most common operators are Hillcrest Health & Living (8), Bickford Senior Living (4), Sagora Senior Living (4).
Featured Nebraska Partners
How Nebraska Licenses Assisted Living
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (DHHS) licenses assisted living facilities in Nebraska. License categories in Nebraska:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Special care units for dementia
What it means for your family: Nebraska facilities with a dementia special care unit must disclose their services. Because 7 of 23 Nebraska partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Before you sign with a Nebraska community, check its record in the DHHS licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Nebraska
Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver
The AD Waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
Aid & Attendance in Nebraska
The benefit is paid to the Nebraska veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Nebraska families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Nebraska. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Nebraska City
9 Nebraska cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Nebraska Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Nebraska?
The Nebraska statewide median is $6,350 a month, or $76,200 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Nebraska?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Nebraska assisted living bill, about 61% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Nebraska?
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit.
Does Nebraska Medicaid cover assisted living?
Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver: The AD Waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible members.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Nebraska?
23 assisted living partners in 10 cities, and 7 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Nebraska and every other state, see the national guide.
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