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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gishton, KY

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Gishton 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 90 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gishton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gishton is about $4,236, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 224 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Dunmor, South Carrollton and Hollow Bill.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Gishton, KY

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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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
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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.
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.
Photo of Roosevelt House II
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.
Photo of Morgantown Active Day Ctr
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.
Photo of Lakeview Health Care Facility
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.
Photo of Davco Rest Home LLC
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.
Photo of Maple Brook Village
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
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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.
Owensboro Center is an award-winning community offering senior care services in a warm and welcoming environment. Our community is tranquil and peaceful while offering quick access to all that the metropolitan area of Owensboro has to offer. Our staff takes care of all the necessities of...
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Photo of Fern Terrace Suites II
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.
Our concept is less people, more space and more services. We also want to provide a measure of security that will assure the contentment of knowing someone is near and that someone cares.We offer large suites with king size beds, complete kitchen, three closets and large handicap accessible...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Photo of Gainsville Manor
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Russellville Active Day Ctr
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.
Photo of Medco Center of Pembroke
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.
Photo of Miller's Merry Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Photo of Rotherwood Group Home
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 Gishton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Gishton is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nebo, KY with an average of $2,799 per month.

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

Gishton, KY
$4,236/mo
$4,143/mo

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

Gishton, KY
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

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

$4,197/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,370/mo
Studio
$4,582/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,006/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gishton over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gishton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gishton

Heritage Woods of Newburgh

5.0
They helped without it feeling like it to the residents. Everyone was happy and alive!! Employees enjoyed their job.

Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Evansville, IN

5.0
This is a great facility & works really well for our needs It is a clean facility, very well organized facility Very professional staff ?? They do a lot of activities, piano & cornhole It was beautiful decorated for 4th of July

Evansville Protestant Home Inc

4.5
I believe every patient is different and so are their experiences. My grandparents have been there for years and we are very impressed. Every nursing home and hospital have challenges but when you compare EPH to other facilities they are outstanding. They take my grandparents on outings, ...
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Gishton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gishton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gishton, 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 Gishton 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 Gishton 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
19.4%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.9%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gishton 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 Gishton 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
32.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gishton 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 Gishton 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
17.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gishton 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 Gishton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gishton 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 Gishton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
0.4%
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