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Senior living in North Platte, NE

10 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
10
in North Platte
Licensed capacity
698
across all 10
Adults 65+
4,563
Census estimate for North Platte
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
153.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
12
of the center of North Platte
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Nearby

Senior living communities near North Platte

Counting neighboring towns, there are 12 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of North Platte, 2 more than in North Platte itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside North Platte

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in North Platte at a glance

North Platte has 10 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. 5 of the 10 that report their size have more than 60 residents.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents4
  • More than 60 residents5
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the Nebraska long-term care ombudsman at (800) 942-78302.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Nebraska

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Nebraska Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Nebraska Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs helps with claims (402-471-2458).7
Medicare counseling
Nebraska’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-234-7119.8

Local resources

Local help for families in North Platte

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lincoln County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lincoln County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    South Central AAA2

    308-234-1851

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Lincoln County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Nebraska Adult Protective Services

    800-652-1999

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Nebraska SHIP8

    1-800-234-7119

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs7

    402-471-2458

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Nebraska Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Nebraska.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in North Platte

How many senior living communities are in North Platte, NE?

WeFoundCare lists 10 senior living communities in North Platte, NE, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of North Platte there are 12.

How many residents can senior living communities in North Platte serve?

10 of the 10 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 698 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 4,563 adults age 65 and older live in North Platte.

Who licenses senior living in Nebraska?

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services licenses senior living in Nebraska. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in North Platte?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lincoln County, call 308-234-1851. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Nebraska Adult Protective Services at 800-652-1999.

Are there senior living communities near North Platte?

Nearby cities with listings include Sutherland (1, 19.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in North Platte

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for North Platte (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 10 of 10 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of North Platte (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit. dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/ALF%20Roster.pdf Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.