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The cost of independent living in Shively is about $3,797 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 334 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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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I picked this community because I liked the facility, and the rooms. I like the cleanliness. It's a nice location. I would recommend to others.
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.
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.
Woods of Glen Hill Manor is a housing apartment for seniors in quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Woods of Glen Hill Manor is surrounded by gorgeous landscaping of mature trees with plenty of room to relax and breathe. Our community is convenient to many...
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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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Great family environment. All staff friendly and helpful. My Father (85) is much happier now than when living alone.
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.
It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home.
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Here Falcon crest we offer spacious 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartment homes as well as 2 bedroom condos and patio homes. All apartments have washer/dryer connections,and fully equipped kitchens. Our amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse,private cinema, pool,playground,and 24-hour...
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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 Shively, KY

The average cost of senior living in Shively is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Buechel, KY with an average of $3,660 per month.

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

Shively, KY
$3,797/mo

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

Shively, KY
$3,797/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,833/mo
Independent Living
$3,797/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,694/mo
Studio
$3,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,337/mo

Senior living costs in Shively 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: Shively, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShively, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,797/mo$3,292/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,805/mo$4,366/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,833/mo$4,391/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Shively, KY:$3,797/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Shively, KY:$4,805/mo
Kentucky:$4,366/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Shively, KY:$4,833/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Shively, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shively 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
Shively, KY$1,920/mo$2,092/mo-8.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Shively, KY
2024 average cost:$1,920/mo
2023 average cost:$2,092/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shively

Recent reviews for independent living in Shively

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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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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Shively independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shively independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shively, 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 Shively 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 Shively 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
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shively 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 Shively communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shively 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 Shively offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.4%
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Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and The Pointe at Brookside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shively, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Shively, Kentucky. See the full list.

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

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