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The cost of independent living in Fernleaf is about $3,556 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 128 options. Read 1747 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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He likes it there. It's clean and they are friendly. Overall he likes the food. He loves the breakfast. It was in the perfect location for us, and is on a pretty piece of land. He likes the residents that...
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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.
Enjoy the freedom and beauty of our picturesque grounds and stately trees from your patio door... and on leisurely walks through 55 wooded acres. There is wonderful entertainment, especially the sounds produced by the Greatest Generation! You will have companionship at mealtimes in our bright...
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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
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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 home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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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My daughter and I am very pleased with the services we have received from this community. We know my wife is safe, and in good hands when she is here. I'am comfortable with her staying here while I go handle...
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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.
St. Charles Community is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. We have been serving the Senior population for well over 50 years. St. Charles began as a Skilled Nursing facility and now provides many levels of care to the seniors in our community. These levels include independent living in our...
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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.
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"Angels Care" was a referral from "A Place for Mom", both which were God Send places for my Mom and our family. Angels Care is a unique Memory Care facility that allows my Mom to feel like she is at home...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LaSalette Gardens Apartments in an affordable senior apartments community located in the city of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. Of the 76 units available, 50 are assisted and designed for seniors. Some are under Hud guidelines, others are not. LaSalette Gardens is located near shopping,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live the life you love at St. Paul Village. As a senior resident of St. Paul Village, you have the power to choose your living environment. From a quiet, private setting to a dynamic atmosphere full of activity that you will enjoy. A fulltime Independence Coordinator is available to assist you...
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Living here at Panorama is a convenient. Comfortable and affordable place to call home. Our office staff is always friendly and accommodating. Maintenance is efficient and prompt to any problems. They...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Panorama Apartments is a retirement community for independent seniors located in a re-developed area of Covington, Kentucky.  It offers views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline in addition to many amenities.  Panorama is convenient to transportation, groceries, banks and...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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The staff gave a wonderful tour of the community. This would have been my first choice except that the apt was just too small for what I was looking for. The community was beautiful and the pricing was...
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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 are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Georgetown, Kentucky, Overlook at Elkhorn Creek is an excellent choice for seniors who want to live comfortable lives in small-town surroundings. Our senior apartments sit on Turning Leaf Path, which combines with their lawns to create the picture-perfect scene of the American home....
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I have been here over 8 years and the most recent owners are really on the ball the lobby is beautiful the remodeling of the building is fabulous. Its secure the laundry facilities are updated the wiring to...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Twin Pines ApartmentsTwin Pines Apartments is a senior housing community situated in a convenient location within Silverton, Hamilton County, OH. This ideal community is minutes from freeways that allow access to downtown areas. While Silverton is a great place to live, it is also fun for family...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Trails at East Loveland The Trails at East Loveland is a senior housing community in Loveland, Clermont, and Warren counties, OH. The bustling downtown area of Loveland is full of local shops and great restaurants that offer hours of fun for residents as well as friends and family. Nearby,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Fernleaf, KY

The average cost of senior living in Fernleaf is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, KY with an average of $727 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernleaf, KY vs. nearby cities

Fernleaf, KY
$3,556/mo
$3,322/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernleaf, KY vs. the state and national average

Fernleaf, KY
$3,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernleaf vs. other types of senior living

$4,940/mo
Independent Living
$3,556/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fernleaf, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,876/mo
Studio
$5,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,273/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,935/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fernleaf over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fernleaf

Recent reviews for independent living in Fernleaf

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Elk River Senior in Georgetown, KY

5.0
At Elk River Senior everything seems good. I have no complaints. Everything here gets five stars from me. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is a good value. I am very pleased with this facility.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and attentive staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Evergreen, the team goes above and beyond to help residents and their families, ensuring that their needs are met. At StoryPoint Union, the staff's dedication ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. This includes movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For instance, at StoryPoint Union, residents enjoy the variety of offerings and the opportunity to maintain an active and social lifestyle ...
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Thoughtful and personalized care. Many reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at StoryPoint Union, staff members make adjustments to ensure daily tasks are easier and safer for residents, demonstrating a commitment to their well-being. At StoryPoint Cincinnati, personali ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Reviews consistently mention the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at StoryPoint Cincinnati, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure residents look forward to mealtimes every day. At Legacy ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. For example, at Legacy Living of Florence, the immaculate facilities contribute to a pleasant living experience for residents. At The Kenwood by Senior Star, ...
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Frequent and effective communication. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring peace of mind and addressing any concerns. For instance, at Evergreen, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. At Ivy Knoll A Ca ...
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Fernleaf independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernleaf independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernleaf, 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 Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf 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
25.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
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36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
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32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Union, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Legacy Living of Florence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fernleaf, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 128 independent living facilities near Fernleaf, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fernleaf, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Legacy Living of Florence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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