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Residential care homes in Fairbury may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Fairbury care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Fairbury, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Plymouth, Daykin or Jansen.
Types of care available in Fairbury, NE
Residential Care Home
8939 Keystone Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516
Out of all the places that my husband and I looked, we were very happy with Wilderness Hills. The staff take very good care of my mother who had a stroke last Feb 2015. They are very caring workers for all...
The Waterford at Wilderness Hills is a family centered Memory Care community which specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia related needs. We offer surroundings that feel like home. Our staff is committed to using their God given talents to serve the needs of your loved one. We value their life...
The average cost of senior living in Fairbury is 5,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jansen, NE with an average of 5,295 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
A care home offers a home-like environment for persons who are who do not require skilled nursing services. Services provided might include three meals a day, washing clothes , and transit. This type of facility is resembles a single-family home. The state of Nebraska maintains specific statutes related to this kind of facility. The Nebraska Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Licensure and Regulation governs this facility type.
The total cost of living can be a major influence when determining which facility works best. The rent burden for Fairbury is about 11.4% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median rent in Fairbury is $507 per month and the median value of a home in Fairbury costs around $58,132.
The current population of Fairbury consists of 3,678 people and in total the Fairbury metro area has a population of 3,707. Fairbury has a population density of 566 people per square mile. Demographically, Fairbury is 0.3% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American, 97.4% white, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.4% mixed race, 0.0% black, and 0.0% other or not specified. Of the population of Fairbury 3.7% have a graduate degree, 10.7% have a college degree, and 39.8% have a high-school diploma. Based on gender, 46.4% are male and 53.6% are female. The median age of Fairbury is 44 years old. In Fairbury, 8.4% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Out of the total population of Fairbury, 18.5% have some form of disability, 10.7% live in poverty, 5.6% do not have health insurance, and 12.9% are widowed.
In terms of resources, Nebraska has a cost of living index of 93.3, a grocery index rating of 95.5, and a housing index rating of 80.9. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. In total, Nebraska has 93 general hospitals and 42 health centers that provide care for 1,941,032 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Columbus Community Hospital, Chi Health Nebraska Heat, and Methodist Hospital. The natural beauty of Nebraska is ranked 27th in the nation. Overall, Nebraska ranks 9th out of all states in quality of life and 27th in healthcare.
During the latest presidential election, 59% voted for the Republican candidate while 34% voted for the Democratic candidate. Thirty-nine percent of Nebraska residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 2,860 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-25%, Mainline Protestant-24%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Nebraska there are 147 masonic lodges. The median age in the state is 37, and 28% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Nebraska ranks 26th in the nation.
The average monthly precipitation for the state of Nebraska is around 2.10 inches. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 5.31 inches of precipitation a month. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 72F. The average high winter temperature is around 47F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 6F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 72F. The average high summer temperature is around 92F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 49F during the month of June. Nebraska experiences an average humidity rating of about 66%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 74% in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Nebraska is 31.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 40.9 AQI. While residents of Nebraska mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Nebraska can include tornadoes, floods, and and earthquakes (high).
The state of Nebraska has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of petunias, tallgrass prairie, yellow (ponderosa) pine, and sunflower. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the monarch, grey hairstreak, and orange sulfur butterflies , the whooping cranes, the pronghorns, or the pronghorn sheep. The state animal of Nebraska is the the white-tailed deer.
Waterford at Wilderness Hills are the top-rated care homes near Fairbury, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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