Senior Living in Dakota County, Nebraska
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Dakota County
2 communities licensed by the state of Nebraska. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Senior Living | South Sioux City | Assisted Living | 35 | CONTINENTAL SENIOR LIVING, LLC |
| The Palm at Regency Square (Assisted Living) | South Sioux City | Assisted Living | 38 | THE PALM AT REGENCY SQUARE LLC |
Also in Dakota County, from public records: 2 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Nebraska costs a median of $6,350 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Nebraska: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Dakota County
2 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park Apartments ~ South Sioux City | South Sioux City | 33 | Midstates Development |
| Prairie Haven Apartments | South Sioux City | 25 | Seldin |
Nursing homes in Dakota County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage of Emerson | Emerson | ★★★★☆ | 38 | For profit - Corporation |
| Continental Springs | South Sioux City | ★★☆☆☆ | 77 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| The Palm at Regency Square (Skilled Nursing) | South Sioux City | ★☆☆☆☆ | 72 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.