Senior Living in Dawes County, Nebraska
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Dawes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Villa, 1st St | Crawford | Assisted Living | 18 | CITY OF CRAWFORD |
| Prairie Pines Lodge | Chadron | Assisted Living | 20 | CHADRON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORP. |
Also in Dawes 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 Dawes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Court/West Hills Villa Apartments | Chadron | 24 | Chadron Housing Authority |
| Royal Court | Chadron | 18 | Chadron Housing Authority |
Nursing homes in Dawes County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Villa, First Street | Crawford | ★★★☆☆ | 35 | Government - City |
| Crest View Care Center | Chadron | ★☆☆☆☆ | 70 | 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.