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Nebraska Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

By Sixty and Me • September 21, 2020 • Aging

The Nebraska Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Nebraska. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $26.00 an hour for home care to $7,695 a month for skilled nursing care, Nebraska is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.

Nebraska Key Statistics

22% of the Nebraska population is aged 60 or over with 11.8% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
Due to steep income and property taxes, it is the least tax-friendly state in the nation for retirees, with the highest income tax set at 6.84% and an average property tax set at $1,855 per $100,000 in home value.
54.9% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
The median household income for an Nebraska senior (65+) is $42,172.
35,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Nebraska.

Choosing Long Term Care in Nebraska

Nebraska Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Nebraska is $26.00, making Nebraska more expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care.
Nebraska Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Nebraska is $1,820 per month making Nebraska more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
Nebraska Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Nebraska is $3,819 per month making Nebraska less expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
Nebraska Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Nebraska is $7,695 per month making Nebraska less expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.