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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckner, KY

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The cost of independent living in Buckner is about $3,782 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 293 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Oaks Assisted Living
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The staff does a great job getting to know each resident and caters to their specific needs. They try to accommodate doctor's visits, prescription pick ups and grocery runs. There is a small town family feel...
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.
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9.9
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The facility is lovely and well-maintained. The staff and residents are kind and considerate. The food is excellent! As the daughter of a resident, I was kept in the loop with my dad's care. I really have...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Middletown! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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145 reviews
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After a serious fall and subsequent emergency spinal surgery I ended up in acute rehab, then sub acute rehab and finally I felt I needed some assisted living time before trying to go back to my challenging...
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.
Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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43 reviews
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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.
Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...
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9.8
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24 reviews
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It's lovely but very expensive and price increases annual. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far. My loved ones have really done well at the Forum. They have...
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.
The Forum at Brookside is an independent full-service community situated on 40 acres of rolling green grass, trees and flowers - an outdoor lover's dream. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Independent Living In...
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9.8
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54 reviews
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Dominion has made our mothers life amazing and the experience for us has been seamless! What a great family atmosphere. The people are so caring and in tune with the residents. We could not have asked for a...
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.
Dominion Senior Living of Louisville at Northfield strives to meet and exceed seniors’ spiritual, mental and physical needs on a daily basis through technological integration, life enrichment activities and professionally trained nurses and caregivers who are available 24 hours a day. The 42,000...
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9.6
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There are no gimmicks here- what you see during your tour is reality. Staff genuinely care about the residents, communication is stellar, mother is engaged in fun activities many including family. The best...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include personal care, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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9.3
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My loved one went to Vitality Living Springdale for a respite stay. The staff were all very attentive and easy to reach when I wanted to check on my loved one. The only thing that was disappointing was that...
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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34 reviews
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The overall experience has been great. Warm friendly staff. The residents seem to be happy together. They staff keep my dad and the residents active with crafts, special guest (exercise class, musicians, dog...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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1212 Floor plans available
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After touring 4 other well-reviewed facilities in our area, we found Village Crossing. We found it to be a new, modern facility with amenities we were looking for with an open, bright layout. Common areas...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Louisville's newest all-inclusive senior living community is NOW OPEN! Imagine coming home to a warm, friendly community that's luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and light housekeeping are included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette. With all...
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Photo of Magnolia Springs East Louisville
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions available
7.7
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85 reviews
7.7
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85 reviews
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What I like the most about Magnolia Springs is the clarity in the services they can and can't offer. For example, they can handle a single person assist, but not a 2-person assist. Yes, I would recommend...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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77 Floor plans available
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The Grand Senior Living has very caring staff, wonderful activities director with fun entertainment planned. The nurses provided good care, and were attentive and compassionate.
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 Grand is Louisville's top resort-style living option for personalized senior care. Our Jefferson County independent living, assisted living, and memory care community near Prospect, Buckner, Middletown, and St. Matthews offers studios and up to two-bedroom apartments for older adults....
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My Mother is really enjoying her stay here. She is truly happy here and I’m glad we picked this facility. The staff is wonderful and they are taking care of all her needs. No matter what, they are always...
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.
Located in eastern Louisville, KY (near the corner of LaGrange and Westport Road) Forest Springs Health Campus provides seniors with a place to call home in “Possibility City.” Residents of Forest Springs can enjoy an afternoon outdoors at nearby Tom Sawyer State Park, take a shopping trip to The...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Cornell Trace is an independent living community located in eastern Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community consists of two-bedroom patio town homes with attached garages. Cornell Trace is a residential area with plenty of wooded areas and nearby open space. Though the area has a...
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This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love her....
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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just one...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Buckner, KY

The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $3,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pewee Valley, KY with an average of $3,624 per month.

Independent living costs in Buckner, KY, vs. nearby cities

Buckner, KY
$3,782/mo
$3,675/mo
$4,057/mo

Independent living costs in Buckner, KY, vs. state and national averages

Buckner, KY
$3,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Buckner, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,815/mo
Independent Living
$3,782/mo

Independent living costs in Buckner, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,245/mo
Studio
$5,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,035/mo

Senior living costs in Buckner 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: Buckner, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckner, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,782/mo$3,294/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,759/mo$4,369/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,815/mo$4,393/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Buckner, KY:$3,782/mo
Kentucky:$3,294/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Buckner, KY:$4,759/mo
Kentucky:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Buckner, KY:$4,815/mo
Kentucky:$4,393/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Buckner, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buckner 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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Independent living cost trends in Buckner, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buckner 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
Buckner, KY$3,805/mo$3,539/mo+7.5%
Kentucky$2,640/mo$2,512/mo+5.1%
National$3,006/mo$2,867/mo+4.8%
Buckner, KY
2024 average cost:$3,805/mo
2023 average cost:$3,539/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,640/mo
2023 average cost:$2,512/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckner

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckner

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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Buckner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckner 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
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner independent 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 independent living communities in Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.4%
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The Oaks Assisted Living, StoryPoint Middletown and Magnolia Springs Louisville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckner, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Buckner, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Buckner, Kentucky are StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Louisville and The Ashton on Dorsey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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