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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nelson County, KY

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The cost of independent living in Nelson County is about $3,317 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 157 options. Read 2070 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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Nelson County Independent Living Facilities | 2070 Reviews

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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.
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...
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 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: 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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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: 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: 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.
Berkshire I & II is a senior housing community located close to the downtown area of the city of Harrodsburg, KY. This puts the community in close proximity to all the local shops, restaurants and businesses in the area. The 55 and older set will love the convenience. Residents will also love...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
There comes a time when the reality of your loved one not being able to live alone must be dealt with. When you are faced with the difficult decision of what will be best remember that there are many options. In the beautiful Brayton area there are some really fine assisted living centers. They...
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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.
When it comes to getting the best in real quality senior care and senior living, may we recommend that you enjoy all we have to offer at Cypress Hills. We pride ourselves on providing the best in every aspect of our care, so that you will not have to worry about the one you love, because you know...
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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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.
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Great family environment. All staff friendly and helpful. My Father (85) is much happier now than when living alone.
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.
It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home.
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.
Surrounded by lush landscaping in a beautiful country setting, privacy and beauty are yours within this Seniors only community offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. Situated in Frankfort, the city named as one of the most livable small cities in the United States for its abundance of...
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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.
Centrally located in the Danville, Boyle County, KY area, the Shaker Point apartments are a quiet and quaint community that is perfect for adults that are over the age of 62. Located directly in the heart of nearby restaurants, grocery stores, shopping centers and more, Shaker Point is an ideal...
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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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Cost of independent living in Nelson County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Nelson County is $3,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mackville, KY with an average of $2,398 per month.

Independent living costs in Nelson County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Nelson County, KY
$3,317/mo
$3,317/mo
$3,352/mo

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

Nelson County, KY
$3,317/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Nelson County, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,617/mo
Independent Living
$3,317/mo

Independent living costs in Nelson County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,756/mo
Studio
$4,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,850/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson County 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: Nelson County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,317/mo$3,291/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,585/mo$4,364/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,617/mo$4,388/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Nelson County, KY:$3,317/mo
Kentucky:$3,291/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson County, KY:$4,585/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Nelson County, KY:$4,617/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Nelson County, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nelson County 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
Nelson County, KY$2,717/mo$2,797/mo-2.8%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Nelson County, KY
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Nelson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Nelson County

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.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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Ashwood Place Senior Living in Frankfort, KY

4.1
We chose Ashwood Place because of the close proximity to me, their physicians, hospital, and costs. Facility and staff are great! Food services are inconsistent. A big portion of what we pay is for the food service and feel it should improve--a lot. Seniors obviously need good nutrition.

Nelson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
43%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
46.4%
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