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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shawhan, KY

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The cost of independent living in Shawhan is about $2,885 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options. Read 978 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
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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.
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...
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: 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
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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
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.
Riverview Bluffs is a senior housing community for residents 62 years and older, located in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio. Located along the Ohio River, New Richmond is a beautiful place to live. Its country atmosphere and the many events held by the river, New Richmond is a great place to...
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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.
Meadow Creek Townhomes is an affordable senior apartments for seniors 55 and older located in the beautiful country town of Warsaw, Gallatin County, Kentucky. Meadow Creek is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, parks, and more, being in walking distance to town. 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.
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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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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Photo of Cypress Hills
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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Shawhan, KY

The average cost of senior living in Shawhan is $2,885 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, KY with an average of $320 per month.

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

Shawhan, KY
$2,885/mo
$3,230/mo

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

Shawhan, KY
$2,885/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$5,091/mo
Independent Living
$2,885/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,595/mo
Studio
$5,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,576/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,889/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,294/mo

Senior living costs in Shawhan 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: Shawhan, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawhan, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,885/mo$3,291/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,091/mo$4,364/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,091/mo$4,388/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Shawhan, KY:$2,885/mo
Kentucky:$3,291/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Shawhan, KY:$5,091/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Shawhan, KY:$5,091/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Shawhan, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shawhan 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shawhan, KY$3,268/mo$3,214/mo+1.7%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shawhan, KY
2024 average cost:$3,268/mo
2023 average cost:$3,214/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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 Shawhan

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawhan

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.

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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Boonesboro Trail Senior Living in Winchester, KY

5.0
Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of meal services, a small gym, and activities for all.

Shawhan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawhan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawhan, 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 Shawhan 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 Shawhan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawhan, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawhan 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 Shawhan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawhan 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 Shawhan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.4%
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Magnolia Springs Lexington, Holiday Hartland Hills and Richmond Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shawhan, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Shawhan, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Lexington and Richmond Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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