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The cost of independent living in Highland Heights is about $4,158 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 681 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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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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We are very satisfied with the care that my sister is receiving here. The staff has been great and very good with her. My sister really enjoys it here. The place offers a lot of activities for the...
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.
Here in the heart of Anderson Township residents enjoy independent living without the high price tag. Enjoy our in house activities or take an excursion in our complimentary van. You will soon have a new family of friends. Asbury Woods is located close to shopping, restaurants, banks, and medical...
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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: 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.
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.
SEM Manor nestled the heart Anderson Township, and designed to offer affordable one-bedroom and studio apartments for Seniors. A subsidy available for those who qualify, and there are on-site laundries and a hair salon, plus a limited bus service, garden plots and amenities.SEM (Southeastern...
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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...
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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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.
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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.
Senior 62+ and/or Disabled, Section 8 PropertyRent is based on 30% of income.Floor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 555 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedCommunity RoomLaundry FacilityService CoordinatorUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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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.
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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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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.
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: 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.
Newly renovated senior apartment homes are now available at our convenient Westwood location. Maintenance free living and a professional, caring staff await you. We work hard to build lasting relationships with each and every member of our community by offering clean, affordable apartment homes...

Cost of independent living in Highland Heights, KY

The average cost of senior living in Highland Heights is $4,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, KY with an average of $4,064 per month.

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, KY, vs. nearby cities

Highland Heights, KY
$4,158/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland Heights, KY, vs. state and national averages

Highland Heights, KY
$4,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, KY, vs. other senior living options

$5,274/mo
Independent Living
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,005/mo
Studio
$5,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,274/mo

Senior living costs in Highland Heights 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: Highland Heights, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Heights, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$4,158/mo$3,292/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,425/mo$4,366/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,274/mo$4,391/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Highland Heights, KY:$4,158/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Heights, KY:$5,425/mo
Kentucky:$4,366/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Highland Heights, KY:$5,274/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland Heights, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland Heights 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Highland Heights, KY$2,625/mo$2,647/mo-0.9%
Kentucky$3,114/mo$3,021/mo+3.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,160/mo+2.9%
Highland Heights, KY
2024 average cost:$2,625/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,114/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,160/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Highland Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland Heights

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

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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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The Kenwood by Senior Star in Cincinnati, OH

4.8
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live in an independent apartment and I don't have the meal plan. I would recommend this ...
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Highland Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland Heights, 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Union, Legacy Living of Florence and StoryPoint Cincinnati are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland Heights, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Highland Heights, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Highland Heights, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and The Waterford at Fairfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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