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He likes it there. It's clean and they are friendly. Overall he likes the food. He loves the breakfast. It was in the perfect location for us, and is on a pretty piece of land. He likes the residents that...
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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.
Enjoy the freedom and beauty of our picturesque grounds and stately trees from your patio door... and on leisurely walks through 55 wooded acres. There is wonderful entertainment, especially the sounds produced by the Greatest Generation! You will have companionship at mealtimes in our bright...
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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.
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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
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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.
Welcome home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
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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 South Shelby House is a senior apartment living complex located in Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY. The community itself is located right next to a hospital and just down the road from Clear Creek and driving distance of Shelby Lake. A large park offers views of Shelby Lake and beautiful and...
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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.
Shelby House is located in the robust country town of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky. This green and splendid little town is full of country style charm and horse farmers along the way. There are marvelous places to eat and see in Shelbyville and it is a quiet reserved town with southern...
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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.
North Shelby House is a senior housing development located in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky. Shelbyville is a quiet agricultural community with easy access to Interstate 64. The town has a rich history dating back to the civil war and has many historic buildings located in the downtown...
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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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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.
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.
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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.
Just What You're Looking For......Harmony Senior Village is a community of magnificent 2-bedroom patio-style apartment homes, well designed for comfort and quiet individuality. Your apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a formal living room, comfortable bedrooms, a full size bath, and...
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I have been here over 8 years and the most recent owners are really on the ball the lobby is beautiful the remodeling of the building is fabulous. Its secure the laundry facilities are updated the wiring to...
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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.
Twin Pines ApartmentsTwin Pines Apartments is a senior housing community situated in a convenient location within Silverton, Hamilton County, OH. This ideal community is minutes from freeways that allow access to downtown areas. While Silverton is a great place to live, it is also fun for family...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
 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: 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.
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My grandmother is doing well here. For the most part everything has worked out well. The community looks good, but they need to change the carpet in her apartment. Other than the carpet everything else is...
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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 in the heart of Blue Ash residents enjoy independent living without the high price tag. Enjoy our in house activities or take an excursion in our complimentary van. You will soon have a new family of friends. Town Square is located close to shopping, restaurants, banks, and medical offices....
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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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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.
Come live in a nature-like setting, quietly tucked away in Nicholasville. Yet be close to all the conveniences of city living. We have the ideal place for you. At Creekside Senior Apartments you'll never be too far from schools, parks, banks, stores, post offices, and downtown. These spacious one...
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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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"Angels Care" was a referral from "A Place for Mom", both which were God Send places for my Mom and our family. Angels Care is a unique Memory Care facility that allows my Mom to feel like she is at 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: 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, 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.
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.
Twin Quail ApartmentsTwin Quail Apartments is a senior apartment complex that is located in the interesting and vibrant city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. This scenic city is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. There are numerous shopping and dining opportunities,...

Cost of independent living in Mason, KY

The average cost of senior living in Mason is $3,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corinth, KY with an average of $2,018 per month.

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

Mason, KY
$3,551/mo
$2,018/mo

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

Mason, KY
$3,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$3,113/mo
Independent Living
$3,551/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,275/mo
Studio
$3,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,058/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,164/mo

Senior living costs in Mason 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: Mason, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMason, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,551/mo$3,337/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,113/mo$4,425/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,113/mo$4,450/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Mason, KY:$3,551/mo
Kentucky:$3,337/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Mason, KY:$3,113/mo
Kentucky:$4,425/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Mason, KY:$3,113/mo
Kentucky:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Mason, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mason 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 Mason, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mason 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
Mason, KY$3,338/mo$3,301/mo+1.1%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,049/mo-2.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Mason, KY
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,301/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,049/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mason

Recent reviews for independent living in Mason

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

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We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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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.

Mason independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mason independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mason, 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 Mason 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 Mason 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
28.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mason 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 Mason communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mason 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 Mason offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
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StoryPoint Union, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Legacy Living of Florence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mason, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Mason, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, Magnolia Springs Lexington and The Ashton at Anderson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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