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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Berks, NE

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Photo of Yankee Hill Village
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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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I liked the small town feel and that he got to take his dog. The apartments were larger than the others we looked at and Dad liked that it was all one level. We liked that it was located on the edge of town....
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.
With a perfect location, Immanuel’s Yankee Hill Village is your answer for retirement living in south Lincoln. Yankee Hill Village's care options include independent living, assisted living and for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, compassionate memory support. Offering one-level with...
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11 Photo available
1212 Floor plans available
7.9
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3 reviews
7.9
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I would recommend the Knoll's to others. They have been supportive and welcome feedback to ensure my mom's needs are met. The facility provided the level of support my mother needed while having 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.
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2424 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
9.5
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We have very much enjoyed our 2-bedroom apartment. It's very comfortable and well designed with many helpful features such as microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The three meals a day each have a 1.5...
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.
Savannah Pines Retirement is Lincoln, NE's Premier independent living community. Savannah Pines Retirement Resort comprises 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Savannah Pines Retirement is...
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This community is like a family and they treat everyone like a family including my loved one and us. My loved ones loved being here and it made everything a lot better. Everyone here was fantastic with my...
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.
Experience the elegance and comfort of The Waterford at Williamsburg, Lincoln's Premier Assisted Living nestled in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood. You will enter a world of spacious beauty filled with a shimmering waterfall, natural light and lofty heights. The waterfall in the foyer...
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The staff is truly tremendous and go above and beyond to care for their patients, and I'm not just saying that because it sounds like. I can't express how safe and comfortable my mother and I both feel with...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
Our Philosophy    Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.  We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 independent living in Berks, NE

The average cost of senior living in Berks is $4,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swanton, NE with an average of $2,688 per month.

Independent living costs in Berks, NE, vs. nearby cities

Berks, NE
$4,414/mo
$4,414/mo
$4,414/mo

Independent living costs in Berks, NE, vs. state and national averages

Berks, NE
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Berks, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,414/mo

Independent living costs in Berks, NE, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,457/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,257/mo

Senior living costs in Berks vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Berks, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerks, NENebraskaU.S.
Independent Living$4,414/mo$3,191/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,856/mo$4,127/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,840/mo$4,108/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Berks, NE:$4,414/mo
Nebraska:$3,191/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Berks, NE:$4,856/mo
Nebraska:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Berks, NE:$4,840/mo
Nebraska:$4,108/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 independent living in Berks

Recent reviews for independent living in Berks

Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln, NE

4.9
This feels like a modern community compared to many others. This community is bright, fresh and inviting to the residents. I knew this was the place for my sister the second that I walked in. They have activities at this community like trip to various stores like target, craft activities, movie ...
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Aviva Woodlands in Lincoln, NE

5.0
It was the best place we could have taken my parents. Very homey vibe. Staff gets to know residents and makes them feel welcome. Often found someone in my mom's room visiting her. I highly recommend this facility.[name removed]has an unbelievable staff.

Greene Senior Living in Seward, NE

4.6
Shortly after my mom moved into green place my husband and I felt like we had become part of a big family and not like mom was just another patient in a nursing home. Green place really made us all feel special and heard. I would recommend green place to anyone. They really care about the people ...
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Berks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berks, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berks independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berks, NENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berks independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berks, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berks independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Berks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berks, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
40%
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Bailey Pointe on Van Dorn, Aviva Woodlands and Lakeview Living LLC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berks, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Berks, Nebraska. See the full list.

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