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The cost of independent living in East Union is about $3,127 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 781 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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Photo of Morning Pointe of Lexington-East
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I love this place and so does my mother!!! They keep moms mind working on the lantern. There has been some staffing change in the past year but has not been an issue from us. My mom is higher functioning and...
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.
Conveniently located near St. Joseph's Hospital East off Richmond Road, just south of Man O'War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington-East is a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living community on ten acres. The facility also offers The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care...
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One of the floors has college students on it. The community is kept neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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.
Rose Tower is a section 8 and market rate property that offers 1 bedroom units. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a short walk from eateries, banks, shopping, recreational areas, and more! It is a 15 minute walk from the University of Kentucky and Rupp Arena.We do NOT offer assisted...
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Legacy Reserve provides different levels of care for its residents. I am currently in the “independent” level whereas I don’t need personal care; it’s like living at home. I occupy a studio apartment with a...
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.
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is a unique senior living experience for the astute, active senior promoting the freedom to enjoy life. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be....
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This facility made the best out of a bad situation, The were so caring, compationate, and took good care of my loved one. The communication was good they kept us well informed. I would recommend this...
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.
Lexington Country Place, located adjacent to The Lafayette, features the comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Our Nursing Care Center is the choice for seniors requiring post-hospital and post-surgical care and for those who have more...
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Great food, wonderful compassionate staff in a southern hospitality atmosphere! I can’t express how great our experience was at Tanbark. I would highly recommend to any family looking for a place for their...
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.
Tanbark Senior Living combines exceptional care, extensive experience and luxury surroundings to create one of the finest personal care, health care and rehabilitation communities in the region.Personal CareOur carefully selected and trained staff are equipped to assist residents with activities...
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I would recommend the community. The best part of the community is they take care of my loved one, this allows us to be family. There is nothing at this time that I would change about the community.
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.
Conveniently located next to Homewood Suites and across the street from Meijers Department Store in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living Community on 5.11 acres. At Morning Pointe you will find assistance with medication,...
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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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This facility is great and very clean. Staff is very nice and helpful. Everyone has a smile on their face. They have a screened in porch and it just feels like home. The food is ok, but they could improve...
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.
Come experience the Daisy Hill Difference! We encourage you to visit several senior living communities and then come visit us at Daisy Hill Senior Living. We are proud to not be a large, national 'cookie cutter' community. We know that each community should have it's own culture and personality....
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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.
Alpine House of West Union is a 80-bed, licensed residential care facility located on a serene 6-acre property. The facility offers some of the best assisted living amenities.We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, and certified by the Ohio Department of Aging. We accept ALF Medicaid...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Georgetown and everything was wonderful for her at this facility. It was a great experience! The staff and care services were...
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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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.
At City View Apartments, you will get the opportunity to participate in senior living with your health and well being at the forefront. Many people cringe when they think of senior living, and rightfully so. Other facilities, with their sterile environments and neglect or abuse of patients, have...
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.
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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.
Owingsville Senior Apartments are located in Owingsville, Kentucky. What is it that you loved one will love about this place? For starters, it is a great place for your loved one to live out the rest of their golden years. The great thing about this place is that cats and dogs are allowed. This...
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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.
Paris Pointe apartments are a multifamily housing community located in the ambient neighborhood of Bourbon County, Kentucky. The stunning landscape of our community's location and the peaceful atmosphere is set to give our residents and visitors an experience of their lifetime. At Paris Pointe,...
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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
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
 A few months ago, we provided breakfast for our residents with a buffet style breakfast.  We have recently are began having Bingo once a month in the evening time with prizes instead of cash.  The prizes include things a resident may use in their home.  We are also within...
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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.
Belmont Senior Apartments, a community serving individuals and couples 55 and over, is located in Cynthiana KY in Harrison County. Considered by many to be the horse racing capitol of the United States, Kentucky has much to offer its residents, as well as their friends and family. Staff at...
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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.
More and more people are choosing Vernon Manor for their senior living needs. We are located in Beautiful Vernon, Connecticut and provide state-of-the-art facilities for senior citizens who need a home away from home. For most seniors, it is simply unsafe for them to be living alone if they...
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
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in East Union, KY

The average cost of senior living in East Union is $3,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, KY with an average of $727 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Union, KY vs. nearby cities

East Union, KY
$3,127/mo
$2,392/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Union, KY vs. the state and national average

East Union, KY
$3,127/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Union vs. other types of senior living

$4,313/mo
Independent Living
$3,127/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Union, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,309/mo
Studio
$4,826/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,806/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,779/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Union over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Union

Recent reviews for independent living in East Union

Elk River Senior 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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Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY

5.0
Dad is very happy there! Everyone seems to be on the same wavelength on resident care. They are friendly and very helpful. When we looked at other places, Cedarhurst was far above the others!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews from Richmond Place express gratitude for the kindness and assistance provided by the staff at Richmond Place. Residents and their families praise the exceptional care and dedication shown by the team, creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Variety of enjoyable activities. Reviews from Richmond Place highlight the engaging activities offered at Richmond Place, which residents take part in with great enthusiasm. From social events to hobbies and outings, there's always something for everyone to enjoy.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Multiple testimonials from Magnolia Springs Lexington and Preston Greens Senior Living rave about the pristine condition of the facilities at their respective communities, with particular mention of the immaculate grounds, common areas, and apartments.
Balanced and delicious meals. According to reviews from The Lafayette and Magnolia Springs Lexington, the dining experiences at their communities exceed expectations, with nutritious, tasty meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
Community camaraderie and friendships. Several reviews from Richmond Place and Highgrove at Tates Creek emphasize the strong sense of community and the opportunities to build lasting friendships among residents. This inclusive atmosphere fosters a warm and inviting environment.
Accessible and reliable resident services. Residents at The Lafayette and Richmond Place appreciate the convenience and efficiency of the services offered, which include transportation, maintenance, and assistance with daily tasks, enabling them to live comfortably and independently.
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East Union independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Union, 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 East Union 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 East Union 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
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in East Union 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 East Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Union 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 East Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Richmond Place, Cedarhurst of Nicholasville and Holiday Hartland Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Union, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 78 independent living facilities near East Union, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in East Union, Kentucky is Magnolia Springs Lexington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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