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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Breckinridge County, KY

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The cost of independent living in Breckinridge County is about $3,000 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 74 options. Read 378 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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It has been a nice experience so far for us with this community. The apartments look very nice. The staff is great, they are quick to respond to my concerns. The community looks very well maintained. My only...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY is home to Overlook Terraces - a senior housing community with some of the most spectacular hilltop views to be found in the area. Here, a gorgeous home at an affordable price is combined with a prime location just minutes from downtown Louisville. Overlook...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Buffalo School Apartments is a senior, 55 and over, housing community located in the small town of Buffalo, KY. The community itself is located in an old schoolhouse that has been transformed into a comfortable senior housing community. Buffalo is a unique city, an unincorporated city, with a low...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
BeeHive Homes of Huntingburg, the area’s newest Assisted Living home, is accepting new residents. We are a small home that allows our caregivers to focus on relationship development with our residents. It will be impossible for you or your loved one to be overlooked or forgotten in this new home....
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Here Falcon crest we offer spacious 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartment homes as well as 2 bedroom condos and patio homes. All apartments have washer/dryer connections,and fully equipped kitchens. Our amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse,private cinema, pool,playground,and 24-hour...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I picked this community because I liked the facility, and the rooms. I like the cleanliness. It's a nice location. I would recommend to others.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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We live out of town but our family who lives in town and close to the community say the people there are very sweet, and since our loved one has moved in she has felt right at home. We would absolutely...
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.
Quality service with a commitment to excellence, that is Bee Hive Homes! Bee Hive Homes feature family style living in a residential setting for those who do not require full time skilled nursing care. The Bee Hive home is a planned environment, allowing for ten to fourteen residents to enjoy a...
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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Cost of independent living in Breckinridge County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Breckinridge County is $3,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brandenburg, KY with an average of $2,465 per month.

Independent living costs in Breckinridge County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Breckinridge County, KY
$3,000/mo
$3,711/mo

Independent living costs in Breckinridge County, KY, vs. state and national averages

Breckinridge County, KY
$3,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Breckinridge County, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,116/mo
Independent Living
$3,000/mo

Independent living costs in Breckinridge County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,892/mo
Studio
$4,725/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,633/mo

Senior living costs in Breckinridge County 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: Breckinridge County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBreckinridge County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,000/mo$3,291/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,116/mo$4,364/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,116/mo$4,388/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Breckinridge County, KY:$3,000/mo
Kentucky:$3,291/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Breckinridge County, KY:$4,116/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Breckinridge County, KY:$4,116/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Breckinridge County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Breckinridge County 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.

Breckinridge County, KYKY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Breckinridge County, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Breckinridge County 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 median 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
Breckinridge County, KY$1,920/mo$2,092/mo-8.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Breckinridge County, KY
2024 average cost:$1,920/mo
2023 average cost:$2,092/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Breckinridge County

Recent reviews for independent living in Breckinridge County

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

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My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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The Villages at Historic Silvercrest in New Albany, IN

5.0
I could have not found a better place for my loved one to go other then this place. The staff are absolutely outstanding and made sure to accommodate her needs to the best of there ability. She has had no complaints about the meals and loves participating in the activities they have available ...
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Christian Care Communities Apartments in Louisville, KY

5.0
I moved into this community about 1 year ago and I am happy to be here. Fine people live here. The employees that work here are friendly people. Very caring people.

Breckinridge County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Breckinridge County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Breckinridge County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Breckinridge County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Breckinridge County 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
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Breckinridge County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Breckinridge County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Breckinridge County independent 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 independent living communities in Breckinridge County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
46.4%
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