About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shannon, KY
Assisted living costs in Shannon average about $4,548 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Shannon. Our detailed directory has 995 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 Georgetown, Cynthiana and Flemingsburg.
Shannon Assisted Living Facilities | 995 Reviews
Showing 58 communities
Last Updated: 1/8/25
Sort by
Filter by
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
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
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.
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I like the care at this community. The staff is very caring. The meals seem to be appealing. We like that they are trying to get her active with the other residents. We like that the community is close to us...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
ASSISTED LIVING CARE IN HOMES Personal Care Homes offer seniors 24/7 assisted living care in real homes, in real neighborhoods, for seniors who don't want to live in institutional facilities. Whether playing cards at the kitchen table, smelling a pie in the oven, feeding the birds in the back...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Cost of assisted living in Shannon, KY
The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $4,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flemingsburg, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon, KY vs. nearby cities
Shannon, KY
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon, KY vs. the state and national average
Shannon, KY
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shannon vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shannon, KY by room type
Semi-Private
Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Assisted Living in Shannon over time
Shannon, KYKY stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shannon, 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 Shannon.
Private income options in Kentucky
Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.
VA benefits in Kentucky
Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.
Medicare and Medicaid in Kentucky
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in Shannon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shannon
Ashton Grove in Georgetown, KY
4.0
What our family likes the most about the Ashton Grove community is the location and all of [name removed] help that was given. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Rest Assured Senior Living in Amelia, OH
5.0
This community is a good fit and has a positive environment. The staff are taking good care of my uncle. We are also happy with the staff and all they do for my uncle. Communication between our advocate and community is good. If anyone needs senior care, I would recommend them
Morning Pointe of Lexington-East
5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
Read more
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place, Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place, and Celebration Villa of Summit Hills. Residents and families alike appreciate the warm reception they receive ...
Read more
Variety of activities to accommodate diverse interests. Several residents find joy in the numerous activities offered at their communities, including movie nights, music performances, and field trips to local attractions, as noted in reviews for Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing, Magnolia Springs Lexington, and Preston Greens Senior Living ...
Read more
Affordable pricing with reasonable increases. Some communities, like Harmony at Anderson, Ashton Grove, and Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care, are praised for their affordability, with residents and families appreciating the value they receive for the cost of living. However, some communities have faced criticism for unexpe ...
Read more
Caring for residents with dignity and respect. Residents' dignity and respect are prioritized at various communities, including Magnolia Springs Lexington, Celebration Villa of Summit Hills, and Barrington of Fort Thomas, with staff members ensuring that each resident's unique needs are met.
Range of living arrangements and care levels. Communities like Magnolia Springs Lexington, Celebration Villa of Summit Hills, and Sterling Meadows Assisted Living offer a variety of living arrangements and care levels, allowing residents to find the perfect fit for their lifestyle and care requirements.
Communication and transparency between families and staff. Many families appreciate the open communication and transparency they receive from communities' staff, as noted in reviews for Harmony at Anderson, The Willows at Citation (Memory Care Opening Fall 2018), and The Ashton at Anderson. Regular updates and clear lines of communication help fam ...
Read more
AI generated from the text of family reviews
Shannon review score based on 235 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 235 reviews of 58 Shannon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shannon 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
Shannon review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shannon 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 235 reviews of 58 Shannon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shannon 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.Shannon, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Shannon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shannon, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.4%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon 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 Shannon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shannon, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
13.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon 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 Shannon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
14.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31%
17.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
45.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Shannon
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 Shannon protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Home Sweet Home Adult Living, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Richmond Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shannon, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Shannon, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shannon, Kentucky are Home Sweet Home Adult Living and Magnolia Springs Lexington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Shannon
- Georgetown, Ohio
- Cynthiana, Kentucky
- Flemingsburg, Kentucky
- Willow, Kentucky
- Powersville, Kentucky
- Stoney Point, Kentucky
- Ripley, Ohio
- Fernleaf, Kentucky
- Venus, Kentucky
- Murphysville, Kentucky
- Maysville, Kentucky
- Somo, Kentucky
- Marshall, Kentucky
- Willow Grove, Kentucky
- Carlisle, Kentucky
- Alhambra, Kentucky
- Manchester, Ohio
- Neave, Kentucky
- Rock Springs, Kentucky
- Petra, Kentucky
More options near Shannon, Kentucky
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top