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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nelson County, KY
Assisted living costs in Nelson County average about $4,377 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 111 communities in Nelson County. Our detailed directory has 1517 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville and Hodgenville.
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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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Bashford, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the...
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, 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.
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.
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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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.
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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....
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.
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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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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My sister is doing very well since her move to this community. They have been excellent, and I'am satisfied with her move here. We really like the staff, they are taking good care of her. They have nice...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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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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.
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...
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
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.
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, 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.
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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Rolling Hills, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Nelson County, KY
The average cost of senior living in Nelson County is $4,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, KY with an average of $3,420 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson County, KY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson County, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nelson County, KY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Nelson County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson County, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson County
The Homeplace at Midway
4.2
My loved one has been very happy at The Homeplace.
I would recommend others look into this community for their loved ones.
I like that the community is broken into different buildings with different care levels on the nice campus. They are a family oriented community.
Traditions at Hunter Station in Sellersburg, IN
4.3
The staff is friendly, however communication can be a little difficult. Better once they get to know you. Housekeeping is good except the one week they had no housekeeping staff. Move in was easy and went well. Meals are pretty good. Portions are a little small. We would recommend this facility ...
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Bennett Place in New Albany, IN
4.9
I sensed a real concern by the staff for the people under their care. While there may have been internal (employee/employer) issues, as there may be in any work environment, it never manifested itself in my presence. In my opinion, employees are acting professionally in that regard.
As for the ...
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Nelson County review score based on 369 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 369 reviews of 111 Nelson County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nelson County 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
Nelson County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Nelson County 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 369 reviews of 111 Nelson County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson County 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.Nelson County, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Nelson County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson 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 Nelson County 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 Nelson County 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
45%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson County 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 Nelson County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson County 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 Nelson County 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
34.2%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson County 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 Nelson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson County 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 Nelson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Nelson County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Springs Louisville, Sunrise of Louisville and Traditions at Beaumont are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nelson County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 111 assisted living facilities near Nelson County, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Nelson County, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, Sunrise of Louisville and Traditions at Beaumont. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Nelson County
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky
- Hodgenville, Kentucky
- Lebanon, Kentucky
- Taylorsville, Kentucky
- Chaplin, Kentucky
- Springfield, Kentucky
- Brooks, Kentucky
- Willisburg, Kentucky
- Rivals, Kentucky
- Olive Branch, Kentucky
- Elk Creek, Kentucky
- Bardstown, Kentucky
- Hunters, Kentucky
- Mount Washington, Kentucky
- Whitfield, Kentucky
- Gethsemane, Kentucky
- Figgs, Kentucky
- Veech, Kentucky
- Normandy, Kentucky
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