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Assisted living costs in Shetland average about $5,808 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 86 communities in Shetland. Our detailed directory has 1634 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lexington, Lawrenceburg and Frankfort.

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 Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown
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It's pricey and goes up every year. But they do a great job on everything. Hometown is like a family. The workers become friends. It is small enough that the workers know everyone by name
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.
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...
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After visiting many assisted living facilities in the Saint Matthews area, we received a call that a unit fitting our desired specifications had just opened at Magnolia Springs East Senior headed there to...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Lawrenceburg
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Our experience has been great. The staff has been incredibly patient and caring during my mother’s transition into assisted living. They helped to connect us w the PA assigned to Lawrenceburg Hometown manor...
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...
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Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Georgetown
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The people that work here are the sweetest warm loving people that I want taking care of my mother. The food is home cooked! It always smells so good! They are always cleaning all the time! You can tell they...
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...
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Photo of Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
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When it comes to the care services, they are not always quick to respond to the call button when someone calls for assistance. It may be several minutes and multiple rings to get a response from a caregiver....
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.
Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
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Very attentive to residents all are included in activities and they have several activities every day. The food is home cooked and very good. Place is clean and rooms are big and very nice. We love...
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.
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...
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Photo of CountrySide Meadows Assisted Living
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Very homey feel. They cook nice meals. They allow residents to go outside or take the city bus if they are able. No shared rooms. I wish there were more activities. Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
SERVICES AND AMENITIES 24-Hour On-Site Staff Supervision Nurse Practitioner & Medication Assistance Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Emergency Response System All Utilities Paid (except room telephone) Three Family-Style Meals Daily and Snacks Daily Maid, Linen and Laundry Services...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of East Louisville
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I rate every category at a 5! I am so happy that A Place For Mom found this facility for my Mom. My Mom and my entire family are thrilled with the level of care provided.
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 Cedarhurst of East Louisville, we tailor senior living to you. Our senior living community in Louisville, Kentucky, offers assisted living for those who need assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. It’s...
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Photo of Forest Hills Commons
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Overall, mom's experience at Forest Hills Commons has been good. Staff seem to genuinely care about patients and facility seems to be right size for residents to become familiar with each other and make...
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.
Forest Hills Commons is a new assisted living community that offers apartments and memory care for mature adults in the beautiful city of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The community's private apartment living is perfect for people who want their independence, but still need assistance....
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Photo of The Oaks Assisted Living
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Overall experience and cleanliness is a 4, it could use some sprucing up. The staff is very caring and the food is good. My sister loves her apartment and the balcony. The apartment size is very big and we...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Richmond
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I have been very happy with my aunt living at spring arbor . She is well taken care of ; the place is clean. Her room is a nice size . There are lots of activities but it's not clear to me that she is...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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Photo of Friendship Towers Assisted Living
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The planned activities are wonderful, games, bingo, Bible Study, exercise, arts and crafts. There are field trips they can sign up for, a nice bistro type area for snacks outside of mealtime, good food, can...
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.
If it's time to slow down with the upkeep on a house and get busy enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle, Sayre Christian Village has many options for you to choose between.We recognize that most everyone has become accustomed to more space. Our Friendship Towers apartments were built with that in...
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It's been really good. The staff has been there for years, are very attentive, and they seem to really care about the residents. The food is good and activities are numerous. I recommend them.
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.
The Rose Mary C. Brooks Place in Winchester, Kentucky has a majestic beauty that is unlike any other assisted living community. We invite residents to dine al fresco on our beautiful patio or simply enjoy the impeccably landscaped 16 acres of campus land by taking a stroll alone or with friends....
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Photo of Arcadian Cove
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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
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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.
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...
Photo of Twin Oaks Assisted Living
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I would recommend to others. Down home like. Country people and small town. Very clean and close.
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.
-Twin Oaks is a homelike senior living community in Henry County, KY promoting independence while providing 24 hour support & safety.-Our address is 98 Adams Street New Castle, KY 40050 and we are just 35 minutes from East Louisville, 20 minutes from Lagrange, KY and 25 minutes from...
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Photo of Cooper Trail Senior Living
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5 on all. Cooper Trail was great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their parents. The facility is very nice and very clean. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. The...
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.
Photo of Amber Oaks Assisted Living
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Overall I would give them a 4. I have noticed at times they have staffing issues but it doesn't seem to effect the care very much. My dad is very independent and only needs minimal assistance. May be...
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.
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...
Photo of Sterling Meadows Assisted Living
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Every member of the staff are the nicest people. The facility is clean and well taken care of. According to my mother, the food is good! They have activities that include family members. My only complaints...
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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Photo of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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5 for all of them. Mom has been happy at Meadowthorpe and they have all been very helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Meaowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care to other...
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.
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care is privately owned and operated. Our Community is a five-cottage style campus that includes eight apartments in each cottage. We offer private one-bedroom apartments that are designed to be home-like while creating a safe welcoming environment that...
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This facility made the best out of a bad situation, The were so caring, compationate, and took good care of my loved one. The communication was good they kept us well informed. I would recommend this...
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.
Lexington Country Place, located adjacent to The Lafayette, features the comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Our Nursing Care Center is the choice for seniors requiring post-hospital and post-surgical care and for those who have more...
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I would recommend the community. The best part of the community is they take care of my loved one, this allows us to be family. There is nothing at this time that I would change about the community.
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.
Conveniently located next to Homewood Suites and across the street from Meijers Department Store in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living Community on 5.11 acres. At Morning Pointe you will find assistance with medication,...
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The Lantern has an honest and trustworthy staff. I really respect the nurses, administration, and staff. [Removed], the maintenance guy, was very personable and took up with my dad immediately. I do think...
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.
Conveniently located at 225 Ruccio Way adjacent to Morning Pointe of Lexington Senior Living off of Reynolds Road and near Fayette Mall, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington is a single-level, state-of-the-art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence specially designed for seniors with dementia and...
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The most excellent place ever!! Great staff, great food, Great facility. The food variety was really nice and you could request them to make something else if you did like what they were serving I...
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.
Home to friendly people, a vibrant culture, and miles of verdant hills lined with perfect white fences, Lexington is a city known all over the world for its horses and its hospitality. It’s also the perfect place for a health campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Those that...
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Great food, wonderful compassionate staff in a southern hospitality atmosphere! I can’t express how great our experience was at Tanbark. I would highly recommend to any family looking for a place for their...
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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.
Tanbark Senior Living combines exceptional care, extensive experience and luxury surroundings to create one of the finest personal care, health care and rehabilitation communities in the region.Personal CareOur carefully selected and trained staff are equipped to assist residents with activities...
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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...

Cost of assisted living in Shetland, KY

The average cost of senior living in Shetland is $5,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrodsburg, KY with an average of $4,095 per month.

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

Shetland, KY
$5,808/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shetland, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,808/mo
$6,902/mo

Assisted living costs in Shetland, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,036/mo
Studio
$4,704/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,905/mo

Senior living costs in Shetland 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: Shetland, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShetland, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,808/mo$4,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,902/mo$6,155/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,401/mo$3,031/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shetland, KY:$5,808/mo
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shetland, KY:$6,902/mo
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shetland, KY:$3,401/mo
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shetland, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shetland 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 Shetland, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shetland 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 average 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
Shetland, KY$4,847/mo$4,727/mo+2.5%
Kentucky$4,619/mo$4,581/mo+0.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shetland, KY
2024 average cost:$4,847/mo
2023 average cost:$4,727/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,619/mo
2023 average cost:$4,581/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shetland, 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 Shetland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shetland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shetland

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.

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 ...
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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.

Shetland review score based on 378 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 378 reviews of 86 Shetland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shetland 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

Shetland review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Shetland, KY86 facilities
8.6
Lexington, KY63 facilities
9.0
Frankfort, KY26 facilities

Review subcategories for Shetland 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 378 reviews of 86 Shetland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shetland 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.
Shetland, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shetland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shetland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shetland, 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 Shetland 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 Shetland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shetland, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shetland 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 Shetland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shetland, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shetland 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 Shetland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shetland, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shetland 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 Shetland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shetland, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shetland 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 Shetland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shetland, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
65.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
43%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shetland

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 Shetland protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 86 assisted living facilities near Shetland, Kentucky. See the full list.
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