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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Shore, KY
Assisted living costs in South Shore average about $3,419 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in South Shore. Our detailed directory has 104 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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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in South Shore, KY
The average cost of senior living in South Shore is $3,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flemingsburg, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Shore, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Shore, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Shore vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Shore, KY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Shore, KY
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VA benefits in Kentucky
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Shore
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Shore
Wyngate at Rivers Edge in Proctorville, OH
5.0
Things have gone very well so far at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, it is a very nice place! The staff here is caring and professional, and they have a lot to offer the residents. They offer many different levels of care, from assisted living to high end memory care, and they have a doctor that lives ...
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Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland in Ona, WV
4.1
I would tell a friend that I entrusted my Father in their care. He was taken care of and treated with dignity until he passed in [month removed] Yes, I would recommend Paramount to others.
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.
South Shore assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Shore assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Shore, 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 South Shore 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 South Shore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Shore, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Shore 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 South Shore Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Shore, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Shore 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 South Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Shore, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Shore 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 South Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Shore, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Shore 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 South Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Shore, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Shore
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 South Shore protect seniors.
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Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place, Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland and Courtyard at Wheelersburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Shore, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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