Nebraska Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

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.

Nebraska Senior Services

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026

Phone: (402) 471-2307

Fax: (402) 742-8388

Email: DHHS.Aging@nebraska.gov

Website

Nebraska State Plan on Aging

• Nebraska State Plan on Aging 2019 – 2023 report

Nebraska Elder Justice and Advocacy

• Nebraska Adult Protective Services
• Adult Protective Services Guidance

To report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult call the hotline at (800) 652-1999

Nebraska Support for Caregivers

• Family Caregivers 
• Find Respite Provider Match
• Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network

Call the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network to speak with a Respite Coordinator:

1-866-RESPITE (1-866-737-7483)

Nebraska Senior Disaster Preparedness

• Nebraska Emergency Preparedness And Response
• Nebraska Health Alert Network
• Preparedness | Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
• Be Ready Nebraska

Nebraska Health Care Fraud

• Senior Medicare Patrol – Medicare Fraud Protection

Call 1-800-234-7119 to report Medicare Fraud

Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman

• Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Nebraska Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver Programme

• Nebraska Medicaid And Long-Term Care
• Access Nebraska 

Nebraska Medicare and Insurance Counseling

• Nebraska SHIP – State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Nebraska Elderly Nutrition & Wellness

• Nebraska Diseases And Conditions
• Nebraska Wellness And Prevention
• Nebraska Our Best To You Nutrition Programs
• Fall Prevention Programs in Nebraska
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Nebraska Prescription Assistance

• Mental Health Board Prescription Assistance Program
• Nebraska Rx Card

Nebraska Senior and Healthcare Transportation

• List of Nebraska Public Transit and Intercity Bus Agencies
• Blue Rivers Transportation System
• Burlington Trailways
• Camelot Transportation
• City Cab Fremont
• City of Bellevue Specialized Transportation Bus Service
• Columbus Area Transit
• CRANE Public Transit
• Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Rural Transportation Program
• Express Arrow
• Hitch & Hay Public Transit
• IntelliRide
• Jefferson Lines
• KCTS
• La Vista/Ralston Special Services Van
• Medics At Home – Omaha & Lincoln
• Midland Public Transit
• MOBY Paratransit
• Nebrasaka Urban Indian Health Coalition
• North Platte Public Transit
• Omaha Metro
• Panhandle Trails
• Papillion Special Transportation Services
• Ponca Express
• RYDE Transit – Public Transportation Program
• Seward County Public Transit
• Share A Fare
• Sioux City Transit System
• StarTran
• Statewide Vanpool Program by Rideshare with Enterprise
• Winnebago Tribal Transit

Nebraska Area Agencies for Aging

Aging Office of Western NE

Address: Bluffs Business Center, 1517 Broadway, Suite 122, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Phone: 308-635-0851

Fax: 308-635-2321

Toll Free: 800-682-5140

Website

Northeast NE Area Agency on Aging

Address: 119 W Norfork Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701

Phone: 402-370-3454

Fax: 402-370-3279

Toll Free: 800-672-8368

Website

West Central NE Area Agency on Aging

Address: 115 North Vine, North Platte, NE 69101

Phone: 308-535-8195

Fax: 308-535-8197

Toll Free: 800-662-2961

Website

South Central NE Area Agency of Aging

Address: 4623 2nd Ave, Suite 4, Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: 308-234-1851

Fax: 308-234-1853

Toll Free: 800-658-4320

Website

Midland Area Agency on Aging

Address: 2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite 440, Hastings, NE 68901

Phone: 402-463-4565

Fax: 402-463-1069

Toll Free: 800-955-9714

Website

Aging Partners

Address: 1005 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-441-7070

Fax: 402-441-7160

Toll Free: 800-247-0938

Website

Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging

Address: 103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402-223-1376

Fax: 402-223-2143

Toll Free: 888-989-9417

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Eastern NE Office on Aging

Address: 4223 Center Street, Omaha, NE 68105

Phone: 402-444-6536

Fax: 402-444-6503

Toll Free: 888-554-2711

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Resources

National Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources

• The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare     
• Administration for Community Living     
• National Council for Aging Care     
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)    
• The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care        
• Pioneer Network: Culture Change in Long-Term Care     
• The Center for Social Gerontology     

Nebraska Healthcare, Caregiving & Senior Living Resources

• Nebraska Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• Home And Community-Based Services
• Support For Seniors And People With Disabilities
• Nebraska Senior Centre List
• Senior Employment Program
• Aging And Disability Resource Center

Alzheimer’s Organizations & Resources

• Alzheimers Foundation of America
• Alzheimers Association
• Alzheimers Resource Centre
• Alzheimers Association – Nebraska 
• Nebraska Alzheimer’s And Dementia
• The Nebraska State Plan For Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
• Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska’s Chapter 

Nebraska Senior Health Studies

• Nebraska Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers
• America’s Health Rankings – Nebraska