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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ballard, KY

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Ballard is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ballard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ballard is about $4,151, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 53 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ballard, KY

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The staff is incredibly friendly, They make families feel like family. They are very welcoming. The food is good. The layout is great and accessible. The room size is nice. They have an outdoor enclosed...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is part of a larger senior living campus that includes Morning Pointe of Frankfort, a senior living and personal care community. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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 situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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This facility is great and very clean. Staff is very nice and helpful. Everyone has a smile on their face. They have a screened in porch and it just feels like home. The food is ok, but they could improve...
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.
Come experience the Daisy Hill Difference! We encourage you to visit several senior living communities and then come visit us at Daisy Hill Senior Living. We are proud to not be a large, national 'cookie cutter' community. We know that each community should have it's own culture and personality....
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Staff interaction/communication is excellent. They are taking very good care of mother in law. They relieved us of a big burden and have been wonderful. I would recommend to others, and I already have.
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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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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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.
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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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
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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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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ballard, KY

The average cost of senior living in Ballard is $4,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lebanon, KY with an average of $3,663 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ballard, KY vs. nearby cities

Ballard, KY
$4,151/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ballard, KY vs. the state and national average

Ballard, KY
$4,151/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ballard vs. other types of senior living

$4,117/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,151/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ballard, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,751/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,513/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ballard over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ballard

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ballard

Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.6
Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a really good place. We have no issues with the staff. It's a location with not a lot of traffic. My family member really enjoys it there. They provide quality service that gives me peace of mind.

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.1
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

McDowell Place of Danville

5.0
I'd give them a 5 in all categories. It's a nice place and my parents are happy living there. Based on the experience we have had so far with McDowell Place, we would recommend this community to other families

Ballard nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ballard nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ballard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballard nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ballard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballard nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballard 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%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ballard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cedarhurst of Beaumont, McDowell Place of Danville and Cedarhurst of Nicholasville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ballard, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Ballard, Kentucky. See the full list.

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