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Assisted living costs in Spencer County average about $4,422 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 135 communities in Spencer County. Our detailed directory has 2219 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 Windsor Ridge 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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
Photo of Heartsong Memory Care
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.
Photo of Elmcroft of Valley Farms
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.
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.
Photo of Westminster Village Kentuckiana
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.
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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.
Photo of The Village of Lebanon Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Hellenic Senior Living of New Albany
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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, 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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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 Bluegrass Assisted Living
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I've encouraged friends and family to check this place out before they go anywhere else. The most positive thing I've experience is the staff interaction; they are friendly and very helpful. I'm not there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our goal is to treat each client as an individual and ensure that the service plan that we create for them still allows the freedom, respect and dignity that they deserve. We strive to make our facility your home away from home, and to make the transition simple for each client and their family...
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 Morningview Gardens
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.
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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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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.
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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.
Photo of Mayfair Village Retirement Community
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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.
Mayfair Village Retirement Community in Lexington, KY is a charming community that embodies the essence of Kentucky’s rich heritage, offering a unique blend of Southern hospitality and superior amenities.Come tour with us today to learn more!
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Photo of Bluegrass Way Senior Living
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.
Photo of Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living - Lexington
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 Spencer County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Spencer County is $4,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willisburg, KY with an average of $3,692 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer County, KY vs. nearby counties

Spencer County, KY
$4,422/mo
$4,476/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer County, KY vs. the state and national average

Spencer County, KY
$4,422/mo
U.S. national average
$4,634/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,422/mo
$4,433/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Spencer County, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,671/mo
Private
$2,550/mo
Studio
$4,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,116/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,631/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,681/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Spencer County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Spencer 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 Spencer County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Spencer County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Spencer County

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.

Bennett Place in New Albany, IN

4.9
I sensed a real concern by the staff for the people under their care. While there may have been internal (employee/employer) issues, as there may be in any work environment, it never manifested itself in my presence. In my opinion, employees are acting professionally in that regard. As for the ...
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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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Spencer County review score based on 508 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 508 reviews of 122 Spencer County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Spencer County 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

Spencer County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Spencer County, KY122 facilities
8.5
Taylorsville, KY9 facilities
8.1
Fairfield, KY123 facilities

Review subcategories for Spencer County 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 508 reviews of 122 Spencer County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Spencer County 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Spencer County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer County 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
51.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Spencer 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 Spencer County 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
73.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spencer 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 Spencer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spencer County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
14.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer 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 Spencer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
52.5%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer 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 Spencer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.1%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
40.2%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Spencer 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Spencer County protect seniors.

Learn about Kentucky Assisted Living regulations

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Magnolia Springs Louisville, Dominion Senior Living of Louisville and The Ashton on Dorsey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Spencer County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 135 assisted living facilities near Spencer County, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Spencer County, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Sunrise of Louisville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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