Senior care in Columbus.
Across Columbus, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 68601
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 68601
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Columbus.
Columbus was founded in 1856 where the Loup and Platte rivers meet, and it is the county seat of Platte County. We help families across Columbus and in nearby Duncan, Bellwood and Platte Center.
Ask any Nebraska home care agency about its state license or registration, its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Tell us where in Columbus you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Platte County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver in Platte County
Nebraska Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver may pay for personal care, companion and chore help, respite, home-delivered meals and adult day health at home. It is for people 65 and older, or with a disability, who get Medicaid and need nursing home level care. Call the Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center at 844-843-6364 to talk through options and get connected to your local Area Agency on Aging. Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 402-370-3454.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Columbus and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Columbus Senior Center
Senior center on 19th Street, listed by the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging as a senior center and meal site.
402-563-4444Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
Serves older adults across 22 counties of northeast Nebraska, including Madison and Platte, from its office on North 37th Street in Norfolk.
402-370-3454Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Columbus?
Yes. We help families across Columbus and nearby communities, including Duncan, Bellwood, Platte Center and Richland.
How much does home care cost in Columbus?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Platte County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Columbus?
Start with Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging at 402-370-3454. In Columbus, Columbus Senior Center is at 402-563-4444.
How do I get help paying for home care in Columbus?
Nebraska Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver may pay for personal care, companion and chore help, respite, home-delivered meals and adult day health at home. It is for people 65 and older, or with a disability, who get Medicaid and need nursing home level care. Call the Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center at 844-843-6364 to talk through options and get connected to your local Area Agency on Aging.
Where can I find dementia support in Columbus?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Columbus?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Columbus is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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