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I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a very friendly, family oriented place to live. Staff is always there to help; have activities and outings to fit every need. Dining staff is always there...
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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.
Maple Ridge Retirement is Omaha, NE’s Premier independent living community. Maple Ridge Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Maple Ridge Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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If you have the I good fortune to secure a spot in this community, you will never regret it, it has a community/family feeling!Superior in all aspects!!
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Walnut Grove Retirement is Omaha's Premier independent living community. Walnut Grove Retirement Resort comprises 129 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Walnut Grove Retirement is an...
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I think in the beginning it took some time to familiarize my mom's needs with the staff. No matter what you have to be an advocate for your loved ones and stay on top of the staff to insure the needs are...
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.
Remington Heights Retirement in Omaha, Nebraska, is the ideal community for seniors seeking an active and rewarding retirement.Offering both independent living and assisted living, Remington Heights focuses on providing each resident with an enriching lifestyle.With delicious meal options, an...
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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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People need to know that if their family member lives here they are expected to take care of themselves in all situations. If they get sick the management will not come in and take care of you in any way....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Rolling Hills Ranch provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet suburb of Omaha, you'll love the elegance of our facilities, friendly staff and the convenience of being close to the amenities of the nearby city....
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I love it here. Marquis is a wonderful home. I'm very happy here I have just sold my house so this room is my home. Most of the staff are very congenial & ready to help you at any point. We have residents...
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.
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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The food was always important to [name removed] when he stayed in respite care and he liked it there. The head staff people are so amazing! We have experienced the staff at [community name removed] and now...
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.
WELCOME TO BAILEY POINTE ASSISTED LIVING AT MIRACLE HILLSBailey Pointe Assisted Living at Miracle Hills provides expert, compassionate care in a home-like environment tucked away in picturesque West Omaha. At our community, you can enjoy the best of the Omaha area while receiving comfortable,...
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I think this community is pretty good, I'm still getting used to it but so far so good. My apartment has a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and den. The VA helps me with housekeeping. They have quite a few...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Living Apartments in ElkhornCome as Strangers, Live as Friends® at Connect55+ Elkhorn, located in the charming historic town of Elkhorn, Nebraska. Featuring state-of-the-art amenities and maintenance-free living, seniors can enjoy a carefree retirement in a friendly environment! Connect55+...
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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.
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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We chose Parsons House because they were the only ones who were willing to accept my son. They have been great to work with and very accommodating. I would recommend them to others who are looking
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Champions Run, directly across the street from St. Vincent de Paul parish, Parsons House on Eagle Run is Omaha’s leading assisted living and memory care facility. We are a family owned property with long ties to the Omaha community. Kim Reeves and her husband,...
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Photo of Ovation Heartwood Preserve
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I've had a difficult time getting information on her care points. However, based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ovation Heartwood Preserve to other families who are looking for a...
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.
Ovation Heartwood Preserve is now open!Upscale Senior Living In Omaha, NebraskaA month-to-month rental community with no entrance fee or buy-in.A lifetime of hard work and service is worth a standing ovation and the chance to engage at your own pace.Re-energize and explore surrounded by an urban...
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We love it here. Everybody is so nice - all the other people that live here, as well as the staff. I feel very safe here, which I think is especially important as a senior. I can't believe all the fun...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
This premier 55+ active adult community features extensive amenities, designer finishes and daily events & activities. From the pool with sun deck, the fitness club to stainless steel appliances and custom flooring & cabinetry, our designers have thought of everything to make your next adventure...
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My mom is a resident at Ridgewood Senior Living. The cook, [name removed], is amazing and goes above and beyond for the residents. The food could be of better quality. The staff that cares for my mom is...
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.
Welcome Home to Ridgewood Active Retirement Community! Overlooking miles of country side, Ridgewood Active Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. The Ridgewood Community is just minutes...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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My father resided in the Regency wing of the EWR memory care facility. He had Alzheimer's and was a very special person. The care staff treated him as such and were excellent at managing his behaviors and...
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.
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I was so impressed with Heritage Pointe and the Senior Living Advisor, Amanda. With 10+ years experience in a variety of roles within the Alzheimer's community, she knows what she's talking about. There...
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.
Heritage Pointe is nestled within a quiet residential community in Omaha. Shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and abundant countryside remain close to home. You will enjoy beautifully appointed living spaces, savory meals through restaurant style dining, engaging activities, transportation...
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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.
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My parents have never been happier. The food is really good and the staff is amazing. The rooms are beautiful and overall decor is top notch. I can't believe there are still rooms available! There are...
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.
Photo of Lakeside Immanuel Signature Community
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.
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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.
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We liked this community when my loved one lived here. The food was good and the community was clean. The staff were friendly. This community does have some rules regarding smoking and this did not work out...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Sunridge Village is an independent living community in Omaha, NE. This community seeks to provide a caring home for those who are looking to be a part of all that Omaha has to offer. Omaha is a part of Douglas County and it offers much to do and see. Residents of this city and their guest enjoy...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterloo

Nye Square in Fremont, NE

4.0
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 residents. They kept the residents rooms and commons areas very clean . Admissions was very easy ...
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Astoria Senior Living Omaha

4.3
Overall our family really likes the friendliness of the staff. They have a lot of patience with her. I don't like that after 6 pm you have to call someone to get in or out. Sometimes, you have to wait a while.

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.

Cost of independent living in Waterloo, NE

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is 2795.13 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Omaha, NE with an average of 2782.43 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo, NE vs. nearby cities

Waterloo, NE

$2,795/mo

Omaha, NE

$2,782/mo

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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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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