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Assisted living costs in Elk Creek average about $4,417 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 132 communities in Elk Creek. Our detailed directory has 2036 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I've encouraged friends and family to check this place out before they go anywhere else. The most positive thing I've experience is the staff interaction; they are friendly and very helpful. I'm not there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our goal is to treat each client as an individual and ensure that the service plan that we create for them still allows the freedom, respect and dignity that they deserve. We strive to make our facility your home away from home, and to make the transition simple for each client and their family...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Elk Creek, KY
The average cost of senior living in Elk Creek is $4,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelbyville, KY with an average of $4,453 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Creek, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Creek, KY vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Creek, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Creek
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Creek
Ashton Grove in Georgetown, KY
4.0
What our family likes the most about the Ashton Grove community is the location and all of [name removed] help that was given. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Riverbend in Jeffersonville, IN
5.0
My mother felt right at home from the day she moved in. The ladies in the activity room and [name removed] the Activity Director welcomed her with open arms. Mom feels that God picked the place for her to be because of the Christian programs that they offer and the wonderful friends that she can ...
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Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.6
Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a really good place. We have no issues with the staff. It's a location with not a lot of traffic. My family member really enjoys it there. They provide quality service that gives me peace of mind.
Elk Creek review score based on 480 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 480 reviews of 119 Elk Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elk Creek review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Elk Creek assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 480 reviews of 119 Elk Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elk Creek resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Elk Creek, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Elk Creek assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Creek, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Elk Creek assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Elk Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
49.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Creek assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Elk Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Creek assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
49.6%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Creek assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Creek assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.4%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.4%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.7%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Creek
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elk Creek protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Springs Louisville, Dominion Senior Living of Louisville and The Ashton on Dorsey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elk Creek, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 132 assisted living facilities near Elk Creek, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Elk Creek, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, Dominion Senior Living of Louisville and The Ashton on Dorsey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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