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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Joy, KY
Assisted living costs in Joy average about $3,755 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 39 communities in Joy. Our detailed directory has 106 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Paducah, Marion and Metropolis.
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The amenities are many well run, nursing and care very good. Food excellent. Beautiful rooms and certain calmness prevails Administrator business mgr. Maintenance and nursing and housekeeping 5 stars.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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A few months ago I began searching for assisted living for mother. After touring and visiting facilities, I can say that [name removed] was the absolute best at helping me decide the level of care for mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Located in the Lone Oak area of Paducah, The Neighborhood at Paducah offers assisted living services in a gracious home-like setting. In addition to a variety of apartment styles in assisted living, we offer secure memory support services in apartments specifically built with the needs of our...
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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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.
At Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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I'm so glad my sister was able to find a place where she could be happy and satisfied. After a stroke, she she was unable to live alone. She was surprised, bewildered, and anxious about the future. The...
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.
Located in the heart of beautiful western Kentucky, Morningside of Mayfield provides a home-like atmosphere and family feel. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans which address the physical, spiritual,...
Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home
4960 Village Square Dr, Paducah, KY 42001Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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4 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns....
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.
Gaither Suites at West Park is the only residential care home that offers both state license personal care and certified assisted living in Paducah KY.Single-story residential settingPrivate full baths and kitchenettesAll utilities, including basic cable TVDelicious meals served in the elegant...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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The care at this community is very good and we like the staff who are caring and respectful. The menu is outstanding. They have a list of nice of activities that have been helpful to his needs. The community...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 would recommend Brookstone of Harrisburg to other families. I thought it was clean, and a positive environment. The activities and food were good. I didn't have a lot of interactions with the staff, but...
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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They were very compassionate with her situation. It was a dramatic change for her dealing with a recent stroke and having to move all the way from southern Texas. It took a lot of patience as at first she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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I can not say enough about how great the entire staff is. They have gone out of their way to make you comfortable . We have good communication with the staff. They keep the community very clean. The door to...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive lifestyle, then we invite you to look at Oak Ridge Senior Living! Located in Madisonville, KY, Oak Ridge is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship, convenience and...
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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
Provides: Memory Care
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
Provides: Assisted Living
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They took very good care of my father at New Haven Assisted Living, and they advocated for him when he had challenges. There was one employee that got a little too friendly with him and gave him her...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Marion in Kentucky, New Haven Assisted Living is the best choice as the new home for your loved one. Known for our home-like atmosphere and high staff to resident ratio, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care and attention for your family member. ...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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.
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Joy, KY
The average cost of senior living in Joy is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kuttawa, KY with an average of $2,894 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joy, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joy vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Joy, KY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Joy over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Joy, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Joy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Joy
Brookstone of Harrisburg
5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!
The Neighborhood at Paducah
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield
4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.
Joy review score based on 43 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 30 Joy assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Joy 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
Joy review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Joy 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 43 reviews of 30 Joy assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Joy 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.Joy, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Joy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joy, 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 Joy 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 Joy 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
13.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Joy 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 Joy 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
36.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joy 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 Joy 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
23.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Joy 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 Joy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joy 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 Joy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Joy
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 Joy protect seniors.
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