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Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County average about $3,519 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Rockcastle County. Our detailed directory has 78 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.

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Photo of Highlands Square
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9.7
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54 reviews
9.7
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54 reviews
5 star
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4 star
7%
3 star
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The staff is very friendly and nice. They are prompt when you call for them. The food is amazing and the chef helped me lower my blood sugar. I am proud to call this place my home, I have been here for...
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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8.9
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24 reviews
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The meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
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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, 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.
Photo of Laurel Village
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Rockcastle County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Rockcastle County is $3,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKee, KY with an average of $3,625 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Rockcastle County, KY
$3,519/mo
$3,666/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County, KY, vs. state and national averages

Rockcastle County, KY
$3,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,519/mo
$3,519/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,290/mo
Studio
$3,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,425/mo

Senior living costs in Rockcastle County vs. state and 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 destination: Rockcastle County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockcastle County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$3,519/mo$4,364/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,519/mo$4,388/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$1,385/mo$3,290/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Rockcastle County, KY:$3,519/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rockcastle County, KY:$3,519/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rockcastle County, KY:$1,385/mo
Kentucky:$3,290/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rockcastle County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rockcastle County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Rockcastle County, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rockcastle County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rockcastle County, KY$4,050/mo$4,098/mo-1.2%
Kentucky$3,902/mo$3,635/mo+7.3%
National$4,834/mo$4,631/mo+4.4%
Rockcastle County, KY
2024 average cost:$4,050/mo
2023 average cost:$4,098/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,902/mo
2023 average cost:$3,635/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,834/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rockcastle County, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Rockcastle County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rockcastle County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rockcastle County

Highlands Square in Somerset, KY

5.0
I love it here at Highlands. The staff and residents are very loving and caring. I am glad to call this place my home. Everyone is very friendly and the food is absolutely awesome. I would recommend Highlands to anyone looking for assisted living.

Arcadian Cove in Richmond, KY

4.8
Our family is very happy with the Arcadian Cove community. I think the staff has been wonderful with my Mother in-law The most important thing for us is how she is treated with compassion and respect

Rockcastle County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockcastle County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockcastle County, KYNational
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockcastle County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
51.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockcastle County, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockcastle County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockcastle County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rockcastle 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Rockcastle County protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Highlands Square, Arcadian Cove and Berea Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rockcastle County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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