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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Castle, KY

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The cost of independent living in New Castle is about $3,479 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 188 options. Read 3088 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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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: 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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I picked this community because I liked the facility, and the rooms. I like the cleanliness. It's a nice location. I would recommend to others.
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.
Arbor Place Townhomes is a community for senior housing for those aged 55 and over, located in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. Set in a beautiful, expansive, tree covered and quiet neighborhood, the community is perfect for senior residents seeking a home away from the chaos of the city....
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here Falcon crest we offer spacious 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartment homes as well as 2 bedroom condos and patio homes. All apartments have washer/dryer connections,and fully equipped kitchens. Our amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse,private cinema, pool,playground,and 24-hour...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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: 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.
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It has been a nice experience so far for us with this community. The apartments look very nice. The staff is great, they are quick to respond to my concerns. The community looks very well maintained. My only...
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.
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY is home to Overlook Terraces - a senior housing community with some of the most spectacular hilltop views to be found in the area. Here, a gorgeous home at an affordable price is combined with a prime location just minutes from downtown Louisville. Overlook...
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...
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
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.
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: 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.
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.
Woods of Glen Hill Manor is a housing apartment for seniors in quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Woods of Glen Hill Manor is surrounded by gorgeous landscaping of mature trees with plenty of room to relax and breathe. Our community is convenient to many...

Cost of independent living in New Castle, KY

The average cost of senior living in New Castle is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gratz, KY with an average of $2,117 per month.

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, vs. nearby cities

New Castle, KY
$3,479/mo
$3,758/mo

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

New Castle, KY
$3,479/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,614/mo
Independent Living
$3,479/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,147/mo
Studio
$4,993/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,602/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,317/mo

Senior living costs in New Castle 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: New Castle, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Castle, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,479/mo$3,291/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,653/mo$4,364/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,614/mo$4,388/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
New Castle, KY:$3,479/mo
Kentucky:$3,291/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
New Castle, KY:$4,653/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
New Castle, KY:$4,614/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Castle 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
New Castle, KY$3,011/mo$3,079/mo-2.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
New Castle, KY
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$3,079/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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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What families are saying about independent living in New Castle

Recent reviews for independent living in New Castle

Elk River Apartments in Georgetown, KY

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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Social and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and staff create a friendly and inclusive environment at The Lafayette, StoryPoint Louisville East, and StoryPoint Louisville South, ensuring that newcomers quickly feel at home. Regular social events, group activities, and opportunities to make friends help keep residents engage ...
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Well-trained and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, staff members at various communities are praised for their dedication and compassionate care, including StoryPoint Union, Traditions at Hunter Station, and Richmond Place. Residents and their families express gratitude for the long-term relationships they've built w ...
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Diverse range of activities. Communities like Richmond Place, StoryPoint Louisville East, and Ashwood Place Senior Living offer an array of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring there is always something enjoyable to participate in. From arts and crafts to group outings, residents stay active and engag ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. At StoryPoint Union, Village Crossing Retirement Resort, and StoryPoint Louisville East, residents enjoy well-prepared meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. The dining teams go the extra mile to ensure everyone looks forward to mealtimes and feels nourished.
Spacious and updated living spaces. Living spaces at communities like StoryPoint Louisville South, Traditions at Beaumont, and StoryPoint Middletown are designed to provide comfort and privacy. Residents appreciate the roominess and modern amenities, as well as the cleanliness and upkeep of their apartments and common areas. ...
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Access to convenient on-site amenities and services. Residents at Legacy Living of Florence, Traditions at Hunter Station, and StoryPoint Union appreciate the ease of access to on-site amenities and services, such as a salon, bank, and pharmacy. These added conveniences help enhance the overall senior living experience.
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New Castle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Castle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Castle, 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 New Castle 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 New Castle 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
27.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Castle 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 New Castle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Castle 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 New Castle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.4%
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Twin Oaks Assisted Living, StoryPoint Union and StoryPoint Middletown are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Castle, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 188 independent living facilities near New Castle, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Castle, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and Magnolia Springs Louisville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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