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The cost of independent living in Means is about $3,247 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 872 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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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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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.
Who says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate it! Each and every day....
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55 Floor plans available
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9.6
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A few weeks back, I ran into someone who had come to Richmond Place to consider whether it might be where they want to live. So, we struck up a conversation outside the elevator, and they asked me what I...
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.
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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I absolutely could not be happier about moving Dad into Hartland Hills. It is a fantastic place! The staff are wonderful. The facilities are beautiful. The residents have quickly become his friends. The...
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.
Hartland Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in a quiet suburb of Lexington, you'll be enchanted by our region's gently rolling countryside lined with white wooden fences. Residents appreciate the convenience of being...
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Cedarhurst at beaumont has a very warm and welcoming environment. From the day my mom moved in they treated us like family. I can not say enough about [name removed] and [name removed] and the care they...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Beaumont, 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 Lexington, Kentucky, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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When I tell my kids everything the staff does for me they can't believe it! The staff is super sweet and go above and beyond to care for all of us!
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.
At Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville, Kentucky, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
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The caretakers in memory care are amazing. [name removed] , is very helpful and friendly. He is the main guy to enroll people. The caretakers really are dedicated.
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.
Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community is celebrating 20 years of service in 2020. We are blessed to have a well-tenured staff with over 275 years of combined experience in senior care. Liberty Ridge is proud of our rich heritage as a non-profit, faith-based (people of all faiths warmly welcome),...
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The meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
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5 for all! Staff is great, social life is great, very clean and we would absolutely recommend Preston Greens to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Cheers to Preston Greens! Lexington's EXTRAordinary senior living community, offering Personal Care and Memory Care) delivers a superior culture rooted with hospitality, safety and collaboration.Preston Greens takes something ordinary and makes it fun -- a community rich in history, full of...
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66 Floor plans available
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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.
The Lafayette is an all-inclusive independent living community in Lexington. The Lafayette has been providing exceptional services in the Lexington community for over 35 years. It is centrally located in the city and close to Keeneland and downtown Lexington. Independent Living is ideal for...
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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The overall experience is getting much better, today I'd say 4, a month ago I'd have said 2. The care services a month ago was a 1, today its a 4. The staff has been so much better since the old director...
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.
The glorious Windsor Gardens of Georgetown, Kentucky offers residents assisted living in a colonial ranch style residence surrounded by finely kept lawns and impeccable landscaping. Georgetown is steeped in history and filled with fine examples of southern architecture. Home to the Horse Park,...
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Photo of Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
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I know several people who do live there and they all seem to love the food and camaraderie with Winchester friends. I have only heard from one client there that if you push the button on the necklace you...
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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The leadership, management, organization, care, and compassion are exceptional at Mayfair! Everything is in house; no third-party in the form of building ownership, property management, and facility...
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.
Mayfair Village Retirement Community in Lexington, KY is a charming community that embodies the essence of Kentucky’s rich heritage, offering a unique blend of Southern hospitality and superior amenities.Come tour with us today to learn more!
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The planned activities are wonderful, games, bingo, Bible Study, exercise, arts and crafts. There are field trips they can sign up for, a nice bistro type area for snacks outside of mealtime, good food, can...
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.
If it's time to slow down with the upkeep on a house and get busy enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle, Sayre Christian Village has many options for you to choose between.We recognize that most everyone has become accustomed to more space. Our Friendship Towers apartments were built with that in...
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The people that work here are the sweetest warm loving people that I want taking care of my mother. The food is home cooked! It always smells so good! They are always cleaning all the time! You can tell they...
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.
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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38 reviews
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The staff speeds on the entrance street. Apartment size is fine and the physical location of the complex is great. Would recommend to others considering this community.
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.
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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3232 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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My experience in my independent living cottage is 4. My husband's experience in assisted living and later memory care is less good. AL. 4 and MC. 2 or 3. There has been lots of turnover of directors - both...
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.
Highgrove Senior Living is a premier community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Lexington, Kentucky. Designed with a resort-style ambiance, Highgrove ensures that residents live vibrant, engaging, and fulfilling lives, free to pursue their passions while...
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Every member of the staff are the nicest people. The facility is clean and well taken care of. According to my mother, the food is good! They have activities that include family members. My only complaints...
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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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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First of all, Dominion is more like homey feeling and design of building is very updated. Interiors are nice and the tenants get own private rooms. One negative is no insurance so each resident has to pay...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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Photo of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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5 for all of them. Mom has been happy at Meadowthorpe and they have all been very helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Meaowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care to other...
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.
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care is privately owned and operated. Our Community is a five-cottage style campus that includes eight apartments in each cottage. We offer private one-bedroom apartments that are designed to be home-like while creating a safe welcoming environment that...
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I'm very pleased with the care my mom is getting, they are a sister memory care to Homeplace in Midway. The location of Bridgepointe works best for me to see my mom more frequently. The staff have all been...
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.
Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods was created with one goal in mind: helping families grow closer as loved ones grow older. Our community blends comfort, care, and connection, giving residents the opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest with the reassurance of support when it’s needed.We are proud...
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My aunt has resided at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place since [date removed]. She calls it "her home". She loves the staff and they love her. The staff is quick to notify me if they have any concerns about 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.
The Rose Mary C. Brooks Place in Winchester, Kentucky has a majestic beauty that is unlike any other assisted living community. We invite residents to dine al fresco on our beautiful patio or simply enjoy the impeccably landscaped 16 acres of campus land by taking a stroll alone or with friends....
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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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Very clean, exceptional staff. Great home cooked meal. I could not be happier with the care my mother receives at Cave Run. Truly a family environment.
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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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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I like the care from the community for my father. They staff have improvment alot. This is a clean community and he enjoys the grounds. The menu is very good and alot of choices. They have a nice variety of...
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.
With its vibrant culture, strong sense of community, and famous hospitality, Lexington is the perfect place for a health campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. At The Willows, we are proud to offer our residents regular opportunities to explore the history, culture, and flavors...

Cost of independent living in Means, KY

The average cost of senior living in Means is $3,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, KY with an average of $320 per month.

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

Means, KY
$3,247/mo
$3,232/mo

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

Means, KY
$3,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,621/mo
Independent Living
$3,247/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,630/mo
Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,117/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,692/mo

Senior living costs in Means 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: Means, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeans, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,247/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,621/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,621/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Means, KY:$3,247/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Means, KY:$4,621/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Means, KY:$4,621/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Means, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Means 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
Means, KY$3,428/mo$3,229/mo+6.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Means, KY
2024 average cost:$3,428/mo
2023 average cost:$3,229/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Means

Recent reviews for independent living in Means

Elk River Apartments 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.

Morning Pointe of Lexington-East

5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Boonesboro Trail Senior Living in Winchester, KY

5.0
Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of meal services, a small gym, and activities for all.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews from Richmond Place mention the kindness and approachability of the staff, who go out of their way to help residents and their families. They are described as friendly, responsive, and dedicated.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities are mentioned as a highlight in several reviews for Richmond Place and Magnolia Springs Lexington, with residents appreciating the wide range of options available to them, including social events, exercise classes, and arts and crafts.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews for Richmond Place and Preston Greens Senior Living praise the cleanliness and aesthetics of the facilities, with residents enjoying the courtyard, swimming pool, and well-kept apartments.
Consistent and helpful support. Throughout the reviews for Richmond Place, Magnolia Springs Lexington, and Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm, residents express their appreciation for the assistance and care provided by staff, who are described as attentive, patient, and responsive to their needs.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents of The Lafayette and Richmond Place share their positive experiences with the food offerings, including the quality of the meals and the accommodation of dietary restrictions.
Accessible and convenient location. Multiple reviews for Highgrove at Tates Creek mention the community's convenient location, with easy access to expressways and shopping/dining options. The transportation services are also mentioned as a significant benefit.
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Means independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Means independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Means, 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 Means 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 Means partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Means, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Means 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 Means communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Means, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Means 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 Means offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Means, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Lexington, Richmond Place and Holiday Hartland Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Means, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Means, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Means, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Lexington and Richmond Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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