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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckner, KY
The cost of independent living in Buckner is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 255 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 Louisville, New Albany and Middletown.
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8.6
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3 reviews
The staff does a great job getting to know each resident and caters to their specific needs. They try to accommodate doctor's visits, prescription pick ups and grocery runs. There is a small town family feel...
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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9.9
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101 reviews
I am blown away every single time I have contact with any employee at Storeybrook! They have made every accommodation to help my mom any time my family has asked. They show genuine concern for her...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Middletown – our first community in Kentucky! We are excited to offer both independent and enhanced living services to seniors in the greater Middletown area. Our community is a place where seniors can enjoy a carefree retirement customized to their unique...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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133 reviews
We are very pleased overall. There is one big problem that we along with other residents that needs a soluton. THE DINING ROOM IS ALWAYS COLD AND UNCOMFORTABLE. Dining should be a pleasing experience. It is...
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.
Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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83 reviews
When we started looking to move my in-laws to Louisville, this was the closest community and the parents of a friend of mine who lived here, where very happy so, we thought we'd check it out. So glad we did...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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9.6
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52 reviews
They are honest and up front about the care, expectations, and transitions. They did not refuse admit back when there was an occasional need for hospital care. I would definitely recommend StoryPoint...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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69 reviews
The patio with the rockers are so inviting. I have seen residents enjoying it very often. The care staff CARES and it is very reasonably priced. The food is very good. The entire place has been remodeled...
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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9.0
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25 reviews
The place was wonderful but my Father passed away earlier this year. They handled everything very respectfully and closing the account with them was very easy. There wasn't much they could do activity wise...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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8.6
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6 reviews
The staff at Village Crossing Retirement Resort are friendly. The housekeeping is marginal / barely adequate. Communication with the family is good. The mover was reasonable, they recommended. The meals are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Louisville's newest all-inclusive senior living community is NOW OPEN! Imagine coming home to a warm, friendly community that's luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and light housekeeping are included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette. With all...
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2.0
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4 reviews
My Mother is really enjoying her stay here. She is truly happy here and I’m glad we picked this facility. The staff is wonderful and they are taking care of all her needs. No matter what, they are always...
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.
Located in eastern Louisville, KY (near the corner of LaGrange and Westport Road) Forest Springs Health Campus provides seniors with a place to call home in “Possibility City.” Residents of Forest Springs can enjoy an afternoon outdoors at nearby Tom Sawyer State Park, take a shopping trip to The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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77 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
8 reviews
Moms in assisted memory care. They go above and beyond--from the staff I have encountered want to be here. They actually care about the residents. I've noticed staff hugging and giving comfort to confused or...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cornell Trace is an independent living community located in eastern Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community consists of two-bedroom patio town homes with attached garages. Cornell Trace is a residential area with plenty of wooded areas and nearby open space. Though the area has a...
2.0
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5 reviews
This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love her....
Provides: Assisted 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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just one...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Buckner, KY
The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pewee Valley, KY with an average of $3,500 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckner, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckner
Recent reviews for independent living in Buckner
Village Crossing Retirement Resort in Louisville, KY
3.8
I chose Lake Forest Village because of all of the things above that are 5's. I looked at others and none of them even compared. Everything is all inclusive here, there are no extra charges for anything. The food is amazing, I would give it a 6 out of 5. I would recommend them to others looking.
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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Vitality Living Stony Brook in Louisville, KY
4.3
It's a nice cozy facility, clean and bright; but their food budgets are in need of review as they run out of resident favorites often. The dining experience is less than perfect due to space and ordering/ serving processes. I'd still recommend at this time but my loved ones have only been there ...
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Buckner independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner 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
36.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
35.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.5%
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StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Louisville and Sunrise of Louisville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckner, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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