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8 Best Nursing Homes in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shelby County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shelby County is about $4,757, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 17 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 Drennon Springs, Delville and Port Royal.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shelby County, KY
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Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
74 Mack Walters Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review score
3 reviews
I have had the best experience there. The staff are awesome. They took mom in and accepted her as family. They move on her, care for her, Joke with her and see to it that all of her needs are met. They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
8.2
Review score
5 reviews
We love the place, the food is biggest drawback, not much variety, too much salt used, some meals not very appetizing. Quality of care is good, just a lot of turnover which causes confusion sometimes,...
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.
Amber Oaks, located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky, is an award-winning, assisted living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Amber Oaks is more than a place to live. It offers...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
This is a small and caring community that gives personal attention to the residents. The staff are good. to work with The community is clean. The staff availability to the residents is outstanding. There...
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.
Crescent Place Assisted living is the premier establishment for discriminating patrons in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Bordered by a beautiful courtyard and maintained with an elegance only found in Kentucky, Crescent Place offers the lifestyle residents deserve. All the amenities a person could want...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shelby County, KY
The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasureville, KY with an average of $4,208 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, KY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, KY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shelby County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelby County
Vitality Living Stony Brook in Louisville, KY
4.3
It's a nice cozy facility, clean and bright; but their food budgets are in need of review as they run out of resident favorites often. The dining experience is less than perfect due to space and ordering/ serving processes. I'd still recommend at this time but my loved ones have only been there ...
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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.
Shelby County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby County, 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 Shelby County 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 Shelby County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby County 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 Shelby County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby County 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 Shelby County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Shelby County 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 Shelby County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County 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 Shelby County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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