Senior Living in Merrick County, Nebraska
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Merrick County
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Live | Central City | Assisted Living | 16 | CC LIVE, LLC |
| Central Assisted Living | Central City | Assisted Living | 20 | CENTRAL ASSISTED LIVING, INC |
| Cottonwood Estates | Central City | Assisted Living | 50 | COTTONWOOD BUSINESS LLC |
Also in Merrick 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 Merrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bader East Apartments | Central City | 8 | Central City HA |
| Bader Westside Villa | Central City | 32 | Housing Agency of the City of Central City/Bader W |
Nursing homes in Merrick County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital | Central City | ★★★★☆ | 46 | Government - County |
| The Oaks at Central City | Central City | ★★☆☆☆ | 63 | 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.