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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forkland, KY

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Forkland 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 114 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forkland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forkland is about $4,423, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1034 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Forkland, KY

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Limestone Street, we specialize in personalized, quality skilled nursing in a homelike environment. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, we are proud to serve the needs of our community. Our CARF-accredited facility is designed for people...
Photo of Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living - Lexington
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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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.
Photo of Colonial House of Shepherdsville
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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Cost of nursing homes in Forkland, KY

The average cost of senior living in Forkland is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perryville, KY with an average of $3,786 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Forkland, KY, vs. nearby cities

Forkland, KY
$4,423/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forkland, KY, vs. state and national averages

Forkland, KY
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forkland, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,533/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,423/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forkland, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,123/mo
Studio
$5,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,421/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,692/mo

Senior living costs in Forkland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forkland, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForkland, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,423/mo$4,391/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,533/mo$4,366/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$4,391/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$2,128/mo$3,292/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Forkland, KY:$4,423/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Forkland, KY:$4,533/mo
Kentucky:$4,366/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Forkland, KY:$4,533/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Forkland, KY:$2,128/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Forkland, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Forkland 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.

Forkland, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Forkland, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forkland 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
Forkland, KY$5,106/mo$4,883/mo+4.6%
Kentucky$4,741/mo$4,573/mo+3.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Forkland, KY
2024 average cost:$5,106/mo
2023 average cost:$4,883/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,741/mo
2023 average cost:$4,573/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Forkland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forkland

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

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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Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
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.

Forkland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forkland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forkland, 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 Forkland 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 Forkland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forkland, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forkland 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 Forkland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forkland, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forkland 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 Forkland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forkland, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Forkland 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 Forkland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forkland, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forkland 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 Forkland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forkland, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
0.4%
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Magnolia Springs Lexington, Highlands Square and Richmond Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forkland, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 114 nursing homes facilities near Forkland, Kentucky. See the full list.

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