How many assisted living facilities are there in Nebraska?

Our Nebraska directory lists 108 licensed assisted living facilities across 71 cities. The largest concentrations are in Douglas County, Lancaster County, Hall County.

What is an assisted living facility in Nebraska?

"Assisted Living Facility" is the Nebraska licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.

How much does assisted living cost in Nebraska?

The median assisted living rate in Nebraska is $6,350 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.

Who licenses assisted living facilities in Nebraska?

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in Nebraska?

Nebraska's AD waiver can cover services in Medicaid-enrolled assisted living facilities. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

Assisted Living Facilities in Nebraska

Nebraska Assisted Living Facilities Directory

108 licensed assisted living facilities across 71 cities.

Nebraska licenses Assisted Living Facilities through the Department of Health and Human Services. The state has more than 100 small assisted living homes, with the largest concentrations in Omaha and Lincoln. Nebraska requires all ALFs to maintain a current license and meet staffing, training, and safety standards.

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Nebraska care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Nebraska. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care	Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident	$6,350
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week	$6,864
Nursing home Semi-private room	$8,377

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

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What small care homes are called in Nebraska

Licensing term: assisted living facility (ALF)
Size and capacity: Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
Licensed and inspected by: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Search the Nebraska license database → What "Assisted living facility" means →

Does Medicaid pay in Nebraska?

Nebraska's AD waiver can cover services in Medicaid-enrolled assisted living facilities.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about assisted living facilities in Nebraska

How many assisted living facilities are there in Nebraska?: Our Nebraska directory lists 108 licensed assisted living facilities across 71 cities. The largest concentrations are in Douglas County, Lancaster County, Hall County.
What is an assisted living facility in Nebraska?: "Assisted Living Facility" is the Nebraska licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
How much does assisted living cost in Nebraska?: The median assisted living rate in Nebraska is $6,350 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses assisted living facilities in Nebraska?: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in Nebraska?: Nebraska's AD waiver can cover services in Medicaid-enrolled assisted living facilities. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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