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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smile, KY
Assisted living costs in Smile average about $3,468 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 27 communities in Smile. Our detailed directory has 31 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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He's not been there since early April but it worked out well. Dad was really content there for the most part. Only complaint I had was getting timely invoices for insurance. Elevator needed new flooring as...
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Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of...
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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My aunt has resided at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place since [date removed]. She calls it "her home". She loves the staff and they love her. The staff is quick to notify me if they have any concerns about her...
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.
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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Very clean, exceptional staff. Great home cooked meal. I could not be happier with the care my mother receives at Cave Run. Truly a family environment.
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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.
Alpine House of West Union is a 80-bed, licensed residential care facility located on a serene 6-acre property. The facility offers some of the best assisted living amenities.We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, and certified by the Ohio Department of Aging. We accept ALF Medicaid...
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The management at this community are very well trained. They all help in the community with the rest of the caregiving staff. The staff are nice and helpful. They offer a variety of daily activities. The...
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Cedar Ridge Health Campus is located in Cynthiana, KY, along the banks of the South Licking River. We offer the comforts of a small town atmosphere, along with the convenience of being close to major cities such as Lexington, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Residents can enjoy the town's strong emphasis...
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My Father-in-law is here and we couldn’t be happier and we feel extremely blessed to have found Morning Pointe. I can’t say enough about them. The people are so kind and caring and the place is always clean....
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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.
Conveniently located adjacent to Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and just six miles from downtown Ashland, Morning Pointe Ridge is a state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers another 16 apartments in The...
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Facility is bright and cheery. Staff go above and beyond. My Mom receives attentive care and she loves living there. She says she feels very safe knowing that someone will help her immediately if...
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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.
Opened in 1997, River Bend House is the premier Assisted Living community in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Set among the schools of the local neighborhood, River Bend House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family...
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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
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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.
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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 in East Central Kentucky, our 26 bed facility offers person-centered memory care with individualized support in daily activities. We provide private and semi-private living quarters, open community and dining areas, as well as quiet areas for relaxation or visiting with...
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.
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: 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.
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
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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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Smile, KY
The average cost of senior living in Smile is $3,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flemingsburg, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smile, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smile, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smile vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Smile, KY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Smile over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smile, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Smile
Recent reviews for assisted living in Smile
Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, KY
5.0
This was a nice place. Trilogy does a very nice job, and this is a Trilogy place. They have good food here. They are a little expensive, but very nice.
Sterling Meadows Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, KY
4.8
It has been a good experience. The facility is spacious, and my dad has plenty of room to roam and walk around, either in the hallways or outside. They seem to attend to him very well. And he seems to be happier there than he was at home. You can't ask for much more than that.
Courtyard at Wheelersburg
5.0
Both parents are residing there. Place is always clean. Food is a great variety. Workers are all very pleasant. Plenty of activities and great caretakers when needed.
Smile assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smile assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smile, 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 Smile 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 Smile 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
23.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smile 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 Smile Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smile 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 Smile 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
15.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smile 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 Smile communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smile 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 Smile offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smile
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 Smile protect seniors.
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Sterling Meadows Assisted Living, Boonesboro Trail Senior Living and Rose Mary C. Brooks Place a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smile, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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