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Assisted living costs in Short Mountain average about $4,267 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Short Mountain. Our detailed directory has 68 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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Photo of Highlands Square
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9.7
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The staff is very friendly and nice. They are prompt when you call for them. The food is amazing and the chef helped me lower my blood sugar. I am proud to call this place my home, I have been here for...
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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22 Floor plans available
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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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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The community is very accommodating with my loved one and getting them situated into the community. The communication is very good with the family and the staff. They recently switched directors and it is...
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.
OverviewBluegrass Senior Living aims to empower residents with the right amount of support, free from the concerns of home upkeep and chores. Instead, residents can enjoy the social benefits of community living with the benefit of top-notch amenities and programs to ensure their future happiness...
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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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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Short Mountain, KY

The average cost of senior living in Short Mountain is $4,267 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tompkinsville, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.

Assisted living costs in Short Mountain, KY, vs. nearby cities

Short Mountain, KY
$4,267/mo
$4,061/mo

Assisted living costs in Short Mountain, KY, vs. state and national averages

Short Mountain, KY
$4,267/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Short Mountain, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,267/mo
$4,267/mo

Assisted living costs in Short Mountain, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,290/mo
Studio
$4,361/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Short Mountain vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Short Mountain, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShort Mountain, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$4,267/mo$4,369/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,267/mo$4,393/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$1,944/mo$3,294/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Short Mountain, KY:$4,267/mo
Kentucky:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Short Mountain, KY:$4,267/mo
Kentucky:$4,393/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Short Mountain, KY:$1,944/mo
Kentucky:$3,294/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Short Mountain, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Short Mountain and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Short Mountain, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Short Mountain have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Short Mountain, KY$4,293/mo$3,976/mo+8.0%
Kentucky$4,326/mo$3,764/mo+14.9%
National$5,032/mo$4,710/mo+6.8%
Short Mountain, KY
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,976/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,326/mo
2023 average cost:$3,764/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,032/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Short Mountain, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Short Mountain.

What families are saying about assisted living in Short Mountain

Recent reviews for assisted living in Short Mountain

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Highlands Square in Somerset, KY

5.0
I love it here at Highlands. The staff and residents are very loving and caring. I am glad to call this place my home. Everyone is very friendly and the food is absolutely awesome. I would recommend Highlands to anyone looking for assisted living.

Short Mountain review score based on 25 family reviews

5.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 7 Short Mountain assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Short Mountain 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

Short Mountain review score compared against nearby cities

5.7
Short Mountain, KY7 facilities
5.7
Monticello, KY8 facilities
7.2
Jamestown, KY24 facilities

Review subcategories for Short Mountain 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 25 reviews of 7 Short Mountain assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Short Mountain 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.
Short Mountain, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.6
3.7
Activities
4.6
3.7
Value for cost*
4.4
3.8
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Short Mountain assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Short Mountain assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Short Mountain, 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 Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain 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
14.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Short Mountain, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Short Mountain, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Short Mountain, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Short Mountain

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Short Mountain protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Highlands Square, The Neighborhood of Somerset and Bluegrass Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Short Mountain, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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