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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverwood, KY
The cost of independent living in Riverwood is about $3,541 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1204 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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I would definitely refer somebody who wants their loved one to be comfortable, do activities daily and interact with others to go to Vitality of Stonybrook. My mother loved it there and they loved her she...
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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in a great location with easy access to Louisville’s east end. Here at Vitality Living Stony Brook, take advantage of a full calendar of educational, social, cultural and entertainment events, including outings to...
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Great place. Great caring staff. Staff seem to enjoy working there. Facility is kept up and bright Our brother is up and active here whereas before he mostly just wanted to sleep. Staff seem to work hard to...
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.
The Enclave of East Louisville is located in Louisville, KY and offers exceptional personal care assisted living and memory care options for seniors. Expect stunning grounds and inspired interiors everywhere you turn. In this warm and welcoming community, residents enjoy 24-hour support provided...
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I have only been at Twinbrook Hotel Apartments for about three weeks, but so far, I would recommend it. The staff are nice and helpful. And the property is clean.
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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I think it's an exceptional value with today's cost of living. The owner and daily manager of the facility have been quite helpful the few times we talked. We picked this community because of the...
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.
The Riverside Meadows welcomes and invites you, your family, and your friends on-site to visit the senior living home. Our mission is to provide comfort, quality and security. Our staff is experienced to help you and your loved one to make this residence their home. We provide a flat affordable...
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9 reviews
Moms in assisted memory care. They go above and beyond--from the staff I have encountered want to be here. They actually care about the residents. I've noticed staff hugging and giving comfort to confused or...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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7 reviews
I have met one of the housing managers and I liked what I saw in her. I think she is quality for this type of community and her standards are good. She really cares about the elderly and that really stands...
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.
Chapel House and Friendship House is part of a vibrant retirement community in beautiful Old Louisville. Our diverse community of seniors 62+ live independently with convenient access to dining, entertainment and I-65. Our one-bedroom and studio apartments are affordable, secure and include basic...
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When I first took my mom to Treyton Oak I was very emotional [name removed] at the desk said to me don’t worry it’ll be fine , And it was.. Everyone from administration to nursing to nursing aides were...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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I visited a few different places before recommending Rose Anna Hughes Home for my mother-in-law. As the director gave me a tour, I was impressed with the fact that she not only greeted every resident by name...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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From a close and personal , one year, experience at Morning Point Senior [removed] I am sure whoever is looking to relocate a Mom or a Dad to a senior living community would relate to our story.When it...
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.
Morning Pointe is a retirement community that specializes in Senior Living and Alzheimer's Memory Care. We provide a comfortable home-like environment with the benefit of providing assistance, special services and nursing care when needed. Conveniently located near Watterson Trail at 4711 South...
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I chose this facility because I was in a time crunch and they had something available immediately. This facility is very clean and decorated nicely. They are pet they are a pet-friendly community which is...
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.
Residents of Franciscan Health Care Center can be found spending their afternoons in a number of ways, from dining at one of Louisville, Kentucky’s local restaurants, to shopping with friends at Jefferson Mall, or enjoying the tranquility of nearby Jefferson Forest, just to name a few!...
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4 reviews
My Mother is really enjoying her stay here. She is truly happy here and I’m glad we picked this facility. The staff is wonderful and they are taking care of all her needs. No matter what, they are always...
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.
Located in eastern Louisville, KY (near the corner of LaGrange and Westport Road) Forest Springs Health Campus provides seniors with a place to call home in “Possibility City.” Residents of Forest Springs can enjoy an afternoon outdoors at nearby Tom Sawyer State Park, take a shopping trip to The...
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Very nice community, the staff were hard to get ahold of to check on our loved one. Then when I was able to get ahold of the staff member they didn't know all the details about my loved one's care since...
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.
The Villages at Historic Silvercrest offers a full continuum of senior living services including independent living, assisted living, respite, and adult day care. The range of services available, and the Silvercrest commitment to providing exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations,...
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4 reviews
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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...
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Brookstone Senior is a newly constructed affordable senior apartments community located in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The complex has been designed for residents 55 and older. You can join a community where everybody has fun and looks out for each other. Brookstone Senior is located...
Cost of independent living in Riverwood, KY
The average cost of senior living in Riverwood is $3,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indian Hills, KY with an average of $3,541 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Riverwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Riverwood
Village Crossing Retirement Resort in Louisville, KY
5.0
I chose Lake Forest Village because of all of the things above that are 5's. I looked at others and none of them even compared. Everything is all inclusive here, there are no extra charges for anything. The food is amazing, I would give it a 6 out of 5. I would recommend them to others looking.
Bennett Place in New Albany, IN
4.9
I sensed a real concern by the staff for the people under their care. While there may have been internal (employee/employer) issues, as there may be in any work environment, it never manifested itself in my presence. In my opinion, employees are acting professionally in that regard.
As for the ...
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StoryPoint Louisville East
4.4
Holiday Oxmoor is now story point Louisville East the name change hasn’t changed too much yet. I’ve been here now for for about 2 1/2 months, my experience so far has been that the people are very nice. The staff is very nice. The residence are very nice making a few friends story has changed a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and supportive staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities, such as StoryPoint Middletown and Holiday Oxmoor Lodge. They go the extra mile to help residents adjust and provide excellent care.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy the numerous activities offered at various communities, including bingo, bowling, movies, and even live music performances. This keeps them socially engaged and active.
Delicious and diverse meals. Nutritious and tasty meals are a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Wickshire Blankenbaker and Village Crossing Retirement Resort provide a range of food options to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces within communities like StoryPoint Middletown and Arcadia Louisville, ensuring a comfortable living experience for residents.
Plentiful amenities and conveniences. Facilities offer various amenities, such as an on-site nurse at Everlan of Louisville and Enhanced Living at StoryPoint, making daily life more convenient for seniors, providing peace of mind for their families.
Committed and responsive management. Community managers, like the one at Village Crossing Retirement Resort, are attentive to residents' needs and concerns, ensuring a high level of care and addressing any issues promptly.
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Riverwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverwood, 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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
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Availability of select dining options in Riverwood 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 Riverwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverwood 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 Riverwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Louisville and Sunrise of Louisville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverwood, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Riverwood, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riverwood, Kentucky are StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Louisville and Sunrise of Louisville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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