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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer, KY

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Mercer 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 82 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mercer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mercer is about $3,849, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 147 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 Edwards, Lost City and Insco.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer, KY

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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.
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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 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.
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
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 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.
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 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.
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Photo of Owensboro Center
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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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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 Panorama
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.
Photo of Medco Center of Bowling Green
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 Mediplex Rehabilitation of Bowling Green
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 Trigg County Manor Inc
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 Barkley Plantation
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 Britthaven of Bowling Green
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
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.
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 Henderson 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.
Photo of Franklin Personal Care 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.
Photo of Medco Center of Franklin
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mercer, KY

The average cost of senior living in Mercer is $3,849 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Powderly, KY with an average of $3,542 per month.

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

Mercer, KY
$3,849/mo
$3,542/mo

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

Mercer, KY
$3,849/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

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

$3,751/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,849/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,962/mo
Studio
$4,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,523/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mercer over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer

Chandler Park Assisted Living in Bowling Green, KY

3.4
I felt like the facility was nice and up to date. They really didn't have hardly any activities for the residents. Nothing for them to do, but sit in their room. I would recommend them, but they now have different owners. Not sure of any changes.

Southern Kentucky Senior Living in Franklin, KY

4.8
Would have been good if they said they where having money problems before Mom moved in there. They had to know they where having money problems before they told us.. had to know they running in the red. Mo. Is in a better place now.

Hometown Manor of Russellville

4.6
My mom feels at home here and constantly tells me the food is good! They have a wonderful leader in Russellville and the staff is always nice. We are fortunate to have a nice facility in our community. It has worked out very good for our family.

Mercer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer, 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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
15.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.8%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.4%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer 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 Mercer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer 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 Mercer 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
9.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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There are 82 nursing homes facilities near Mercer, Kentucky. See the full list.

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