Assisted Living in Omaha, NE

Brighton Gardens of Omaha is conveniently situated within 2.5 miles of Bergan Mercy Hospital and just blocks from Westroads Mall. The buildings are large, open and accessible with mobility aids, and residents can enjoy many secure outdoor areas with raised gardens and places to walk or relax under an umbrella. We ranked Brighton Gardens of Omaha highly for its prime location and the array of social, fitness, creative, spiritual and learning activities offered daily.

Parsons House on Eagle Run is a family-owned assisted living community located in West Omaha, near shops and cinemas and directly next to large golf courses. This community can arrange on-site massage and physical therapy, lab services, physicians and podiatrists as needed, or coordinate external care. Parsons House ranked as one of the best in the area due in part to the selection of floor plans, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with 1,070 square feet of space.

Located just blocks from I-80 and Bergan Mercy Hospital, this Central Omaha facility provides assisted living and respite care. Westgate Assisted Living is a midsize community, with 69 units surrounding a secure outdoor area that hosts daily activities, clubs and casual chats. Professional caregivers and staff are on duty 24/7 to provide assistance, as well as scheduled transportation for shopping and other social outings. Religious services are held regularly in the on-site chapel.

Aksarben Village is a large senior living community with accommodation for independent and assisted living residents, as well as a purpose-built memory care wing. Seniors can dine on the patio, visit the ice cream parlor and theater room, and staff members arrange trips to local entertainment and events. We placed Aksarben Village on our top 10 list because of its extra roomy apartments, including one-bedroom units with 943 square feet, and two-bedroom units with 1,342 square feet of space.

The Waterford at Roxbury Park sits between an area of tree-lined suburban streets to the south and a shopping district to the north. Long-term care services are directed exclusively to the needs of assisted living residents, and short-term respite care is also available. The long and relatively narrow courtyard at the center of this community is landscaped, secure and well-planned, with a paved walking path and shaded seating areas. Residents can socialize in the lounge and activity center, visit the on-site chapel for religious services or take a trip for group lunches and shopping.

Hickory Villa is a faith-based assisted living facility that's managed by the not-for-profit Bethesda Senior Living Communities. It's located in South Central Omaha, opposite the College of Saint Mary and under half a mile from Bergan Mercy Hospital. Regularly scheduled activities include creative arts, brain games, light exercise classes and religious services. Hickory Villa has an extensive list of wellness initiatives, such as routine health monitoring by licensed nurses, pharmacy services and on-site podiatry and rehab therapy, which all helped secure its place in our top 10.

Bickford of Omaha – Hickory is a midsize community that provides 24/7 care and supervision in its assisted living program. The facility is situated next to Hickory Villa, which is also included in our top 10, so it's close to hospitals, shops and other South Central Omaha amenities. Residents can join the frequent group outings for shopping, entertainment and lunch at nearby restaurants. Various members of the local community also visit the facility to entertain and enrich the lives of residents, including musicians and pet therapy counselors.

Southview Heights is a senior apartment tower offering independent and assisted living options. It's located in a relatively quiet and sparsely-populated residential area of South Omaha. We placed Southview Heights among the best assisted living facilities in the city for its full-time registered nurse and licensed practical nurses who can administer medication and provide various other medical services. Transportation is available for health care appointments, and there are scheduled community trips to local grocery stores.

Heritage Pointe provides assisted living and Alzheimer's care in modern, well-designed and attractive surroundings. The layout of the buildings form a ring around a very large central courtyard that's landscaped and safe for residents. Heritage Pointe is on our top 10 list due to its extensive assisted living options, including five levels of care that are identified by a registered nurse. These extra services can allow residents to comfortably age in place in a familiar environment.

The Heritage at Legacy offers the three main levels of senior care — independent, assisted living and memory care — in one expansive retirement community in West Omaha. It's roughly half a mile from CHI Health Lakeside, which is a full-service hospital, and close to shops. The facility itself can provide more health services on-site than most competitors, with on-staff nurses, skilled nursing services, medication management and professional physical and occupational therapy.