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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Breckinridge County, KY
The cost of independent living in Breckinridge County is about $2,853 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options. Read 312 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Leitchfield, Irvington and Union Star.
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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.
Whispering Woods I is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a beautiful and cozy neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Whispering Woods I is located right by I-264, making it easy to get almost anywhere. We are nearby many shopping...
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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.
Whispering Woods II is a 55+ assisted and senior housing community located in the western area of Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community is surrounded by residential housing and has large areas of open space with green grass and trees. Major freeways and bus lines are close-by,...
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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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...
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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...
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, 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.
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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
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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: 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, 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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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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
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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.
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 $2,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Radcliff, KY with an average of $2,213 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Breckinridge County, KY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Breckinridge County, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Breckinridge County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Breckinridge County, KY by room type
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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
4.0
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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Brookdale Stonestreet in Louisville, KY
3.9
Great food! And lots of it!
The employees that work with my mom are wonderful!
Activities are ok, could be more exciting and varied.
Excerise program is very lacking. They should take lessons from the community center with a weekly yoga class or deep breathing/meditation or chair aerobics, ...
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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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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
15.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.9%
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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
11.1%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.7%
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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
29.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Vitality Living Elizabethtown, StoryPoint Louisville South and Jefferson Crossing Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Breckinridge County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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