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The cost of independent living in Chaplin is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 191 options. Read 2915 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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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,...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Ashland Terrace has served Lexington, Kentucky as a nonprofit community for over one hundred and fifty years, providing reasonably priced housing and meals for independent women over sixty five.Located in a quiet, historic neighborhood of Chevy Chase, the Ashland Terrace environment is secure and...
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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.
Trinity Properties is located only minutes from historic downtown Georgetown and is looking for tenant like you.  This established property is surrounded by a safe and secure community and a warm staff that is there to make your experience as pleasurable as possible and provide an...
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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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I love it here! It's a very nice looking, very clean place. I was able to get a very spacious apartment, with a nice little outdoor porch area. It's just been so convenient! They've got an elevator for...
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.
Elk River is nestled away in a quiet, wooded subdivision on top of a hill.  You canwalk down the hill to fish in a branch off Elkhorn Creek, or you can simply enjoy watching the activity of the wildlife surrounding Elk River.  Here at our elderly community in...
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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: 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, 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: 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: 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.
Situated in Georgetown, Kentucky, Overlook at Elkhorn Creek is an excellent choice for seniors who want to live comfortable lives in small-town surroundings. Our senior apartments sit on Turning Leaf Path, which combines with their lawns to create the picture-perfect scene of the American home....
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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.
The Hamburg Senior Residence Center goes beyond meeting all of the standards for quality of care and will meet all of your needs in the same award winning way we have done in years past. Our building is handicapped accessible on all of it's three floors through elevator access. Aside from our...
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
Orchard Commons I/II is a senior housing community located close to the downtown area of the city of Crab Orchard, KY. Within walking distance of schools, and several convenient stores, this senior housing apartment complex is ideally suited for the elderly and special needs persons. The complex...

Cost of independent living in Chaplin, KY

The average cost of senior living in Chaplin is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perryville, KY with an average of $1,912 per month.

Independent living costs in Chaplin, KY, vs. nearby cities

Chaplin, KY
$3,395/mo

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

Chaplin, KY
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

Independent living costs in Chaplin, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,743/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in Chaplin, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,931/mo
Studio
$5,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,791/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,640/mo

Senior living costs in Chaplin 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: Chaplin, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChaplin, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,303/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,715/mo$4,379/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,743/mo$4,404/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Chaplin, KY:$3,395/mo
Kentucky:$3,303/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Chaplin, KY:$4,715/mo
Kentucky:$4,379/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Chaplin, KY:$4,743/mo
Kentucky:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Chaplin, KY, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Chaplin, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chaplin 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
Chaplin, KY$2,926/mo$2,940/mo-0.5%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,049/mo-2.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Chaplin, KY
2024 average cost:$2,926/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,049/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chaplin

Recent reviews for independent living in Chaplin

Elk River Apartments in Georgetown, KY

5.0
At Elk River Senior everything seems good. I have no complaints. Everything here gets five stars from me. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is a good value. I am very pleased with this facility.

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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Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews from communities with the ids The Lafayette, StoryPoint Louisville South, and Village Crossing Retirement Resort mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff. They go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and cater to their needs, creating a welcoming ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews from the communities with the ids Richmond Place, StoryPoint Middletown, and Traditions at Beaumont highlight the diverse range of activities offered. Residents participate in activities such as bingo, movie nights, crafts, and happy hours, ensuring there is always something to eng ...
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Access to convenient transportation. Transportation is a priority for many seniors, and communities with the ids The Lafayette and Magnolia Springs Lexington offer convenient transportation services, making it easier for residents to attend appointments, run errands, and enjoy outings.
Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces. Clean living spaces are crucial for residents' comfort and overall satisfaction. The communities with the ids StoryPoint Louisville South, StoryPoint Middletown, and Traditions at Beaumont all receive praise for their cleanliness and maintenance.
Individualized care and attention. Individualized care is essential for seniors with unique needs. The communities with the ids StoryPoint Middletown and Richmond Place provide personalized care and attention, allowing residents to live comfortably and safely.
Community atmosphere and connections. Building strong connections among residents is crucial for a positive senior living experience. The communities with the ids Richmond Place, StoryPoint Middletown, and Magnolia Springs Lexington all foster a strong sense of community and help residents connect with each other.
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Chaplin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chaplin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chaplin, 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 Chaplin 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 Chaplin 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
23.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chaplin 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 Chaplin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chaplin 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 Chaplin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
46.5%
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StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Magnolia Springs Louisville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chaplin, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Chaplin, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chaplin, Kentucky are StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Magnolia Springs Louisville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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