Senior Living in Dawson County, Nebraska
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Dawson County
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad (Assisted Living) | Cozad | Assisted Living | 22 | COZAD OPERATIONS LLC |
| Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living | Cozad | Assisted Living | 69 | COZAD HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| Ridgeway Senior Living | Lexington | Assisted Living | 53 | LEXCARES INC |
| Stone Hearth Estates | Gothenburg | Assisted Living | 65 | GOTHENBURG SENIOR LIVING, LLC |
Also in Dawson County, from public records: 5 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 Dawson County
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Housing | Cozad | 30 | Cozad Housing Authority |
| Crestview Senior Housing | Gothenburg | 16 | Gothenburg Housing Authority |
| Eastlawn Addition Apartments | Lexington | 48 | Lexington Housing Authority |
| Eastlawn East Apartments | Lexington | 18 | Lexington Housing Authority |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Cozad | 10 | Cozad Housing Authority |
Nursing homes in Dawson County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Estates | Gothenburg | ★★★★☆ | 64 | For profit - Corporation |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad (Skilled Nursing) | Cozad | ★☆☆☆☆ | 67 | 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.