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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Charleston, KY
The cost of independent living in Charleston is about $3,175 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 40 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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The facility was short handed a lot. Didn't really have time to clean rooms as they should. I think Mom liked it ok she never really complained. being short handed hurt them some but they had some good...
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 rolling farm country of Christian County, The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville, a Phoenix Senior Living community has provided an excellent value in senior assisted living services since 1999. A vibrant community, The Neighborhood has become a trusted senior living resource. Our...
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So glad we were given this facility to check out for our step mother. They assured us she would work out here. She had received excellent assistance and encouragement. It is a gem in our community and the...
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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.
Heritage Place is a Genesis community offering senior living services in a peaceful and home like setting in Owensboro Kentucky. Owensboro considers itself the BBQ capital of the world and holds an international competition every May. Residents are also able to enjoy the rich musical history of...
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The main reason we chose Cedarhurst of Owensboro was because it looks like a vacation home or a hotel! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff members! I do recommend this facility to others.
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.
Cedarhurst of OwensboroAt Cedarhurst of Owensboro, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Owensboro, Kentucky, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily...
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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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They do not know much about to to manage my loved ones medications such as the dosages or timing so I think they could use some more training on that. Other than that things are going well. The everyday...
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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.
We would like to take a moment and introduce our facility and some of our services. We are not a traditional long term care facility, however we do provide a wide range of services. We provide twenty four hour a day assistance and support for all activities of daily living including, bathing and...
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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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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.
Our concept is less people, more space and more services. We also want to provide a measure of security that will assure the contentment of knowing someone is near and that someone cares.We offer large suites with king size beds, complete kitchen, three closets and large handicap accessible...
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All 5 stars! It's the kind of place you can leave your loved one and know, without a doubt, that they will be well cared for.
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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My mom feels at home here and constantly tells me the food is good! They have a wonderful leader in Russellville and the staff is always nice. We are fortunate to have a nice facility in our community. It...
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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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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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....
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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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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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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...
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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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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.
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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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer a wide variety of floor plans within our independent living garden homes, from cozy 825 square foot homes to 1,600 square feet homes. Many models feature extra amenities such as a study, garage and sun-porch.Walking paths connect all of our garden home communities, including The Village,...
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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.
Age in Place at Charter.The moment you step foot inside our community, you’ll understand why residents and their loved ones instantly become part of the greater Charter Senior Living family. Our personalized approach to Personal Care, Memory Care and Short-Term Stays takes away the worry and adds...
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 independent living in Charleston, KY
The average cost of senior living in Charleston is $3,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crofton, KY with an average of $2,527 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charleston, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charleston, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charleston vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Charleston, KY by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Charleston
Recent reviews for independent living in Charleston
Hometown Manor of Russellville
5.0
In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments. Amidst this, some unsung heroes bring peace and stability to our world – the dedicated team at Hometown Manor, where my father resides in assisted living.
I want to take a ...
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The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville
4.3
The facility is nice for the money. The office needs updating on its paper work. Tried to get some information from them to help with our VA pension and never could get any help.
Heritage Place in Owensboro, KY
4.6
The staff at Heritage Place is very friendly. And the residents really enjoy being there. I had several who stopped me when I was touring and encouraged me to bring my mom there because they really love living there and thought she would love it too. The facility is a little bit dated and ...
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Charleston independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleston, 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 Charleston 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 Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleston 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 Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleston 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 Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleston, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville, Hometown Manor of Russellville and Heritage Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charleston, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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