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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
Established in 1899 as a pioneering mission of five Methodist Conferences, Twin Towers combines the unique charm of historic buildings with innovative programs and modern amenities to offer an unparalleled lifestyle for today's seniors. Along with the best of campus amenities, we offer the finest...
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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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love her....
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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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just one...
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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.
Centrally located on 1-74 between Indianapolis and Cincinnati, Aspen Place Health Campus is proud to offer residents of Greensburg and the surrounding areas a warm, welcoming place to call home. Our residents have many opportunities to explore Greensburg, whether it’s enjoying one of its...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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WIndsor Ridge wrote the book on person centered care! I have never been associated with a place who truly embraced the residents and made them family until I found this facility. It truly feels like my loved...
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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.
At Covered Bridge Health Campus, our warm, welcoming setting and five-star amenities are just part of what we have to offer. Located just one hour south of Indianapolis and one hour north of Louisville, Seymour, Indiana is a thriving industrial, commercial, and residential community. Residents...
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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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The staff are very friendly. very helpful, and very caring. They do the best they can do to meet my mother's needs. I chose The Glen because it was in close proximity to my house and it seemed as good as...
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.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Mount Sterling, IN

The average cost of senior living in Indiana is $4,849 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Indiana vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIndianaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$4,849/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$6,668/mo$6,999/mo4.7% below national median
Independent Living$2,933/mo$3,520/mo16.7% below national median
Assisted Living
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% below national median
Independent Living
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.7% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, IN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Mount Sterling

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mount Sterling

Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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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.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Multiple reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Bridgeway Pointe, Spring Arbor of Frankfort, and Northgate Park. Families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have developed between their loved ones and the commu ...
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Varied activities catered to residents' interests. Residents enjoy a wide range of specialized activities designed to encourage socializing and engagement. Activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for The Summit of Blue Ash, Arcadia Louisville, and The Forum at Brookside.
Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Regular and thorough communication between staff and families is a key feature mentioned in several reviews, such as those for StoryPoint Prospect, Traditions at Camargo, and Legacy Living of Florence. Families value the updates on their loved ones' care and well-being.
Accommodating and accommodating living spaces. Reviews praise the private apartments at communities like Fields of Florence, Seasons Courtyard, and StoryPoint Brownsboro for their cleanliness and size, which allows residents to feel at home and maintain their independence.
High-quality and individually tailored care. Individualized care plans and accommodations are emphasized in reviews for Windsor Gardens of Georgetown, Optimized Senior Living Newtown, and Belmont Village St. Matthews. Families and residents appreciate the attention to their unique needs and preferences.
Nutritious meals and diverse dining experiences. Meals are a significant factor in overall resident satisfaction, as indicated in reviews for Evergreen, Harmony at Anderson, and Magnolia Springs East Louisville. Communities provide delicious and customized options to cater to various dietary requirements and preferences.
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Mount Sterling review score based on 672 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 672 reviews of 126 Mount Sterling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mount Sterling review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Mount Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Mount Sterling assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 672 reviews of 126 Mount Sterling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Sterling resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Mount Sterling, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
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3.6
Friendliness
3.8
3.6
Care services
3.5
3.3
Staff
3.7
3.5
Meals & dining
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3.2
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Mount Sterling assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Sterling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Mount Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mount Sterling, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Sterling assisted living

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 Mount Sterling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mount Sterling, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Sterling assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mount Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Sterling, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.2%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Sterling assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mount Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Sterling, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.5%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
60.3%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Sterling assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Mount Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Sterling, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.7%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
47.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Mount Sterling

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mount Sterling protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Chateau of Batesville, StoryPoint Northfield and Magnolia Springs Louisville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mount Sterling, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 133 assisted living facilities near Mount Sterling, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mount Sterling, Indiana are Chateau of Batesville, Magnolia Springs Louisville and The Ashton at Anderson. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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