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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stepstone, KY
The cost of independent living in Stepstone is about $3,081 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 805 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 like the care from the community for my father. They staff have improvment alot. This is a clean community and he enjoys the grounds. The menu is very good and alot of choices. They have a nice variety of...
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.
With its vibrant culture, strong sense of community, and famous hospitality, Lexington is the perfect place for a health campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. At The Willows, we are proud to offer our residents regular opportunities to explore the history, culture, and flavors...
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I love this place and so does my mother!!! They keep moms mind working on the lantern. There has been some staffing change in the past year but has not been an issue from us. My mom is higher functioning and...
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.
Conveniently located near St. Joseph's Hospital East off Richmond Road, just south of Man O'War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington-East is a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living community on ten acres. The facility also offers The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care...
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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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The most excellent place ever!! Great staff, great food, Great facility. The food variety was really nice and you could request them to make something else if you did like what they were serving I...
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.
Home to friendly people, a vibrant culture, and miles of verdant hills lined with perfect white fences, Lexington is a city known all over the world for its horses and its hospitality. It’s also the perfect place for a health campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Those that...
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Legacy Reserve provides different levels of care for its residents. I am currently in the “independent” level whereas I don’t need personal care; it’s like living at home. I occupy a studio apartment with a...
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.
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is a unique senior living experience for the astute, active senior promoting the freedom to enjoy life. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be....
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One of the floors has college students on it. The community is kept neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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.
Rose Tower is a section 8 and market rate property that offers 1 bedroom units. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a short walk from eateries, banks, shopping, recreational areas, and more! It is a 15 minute walk from the University of Kentucky and Rupp Arena.We do NOT offer assisted...
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Great food, wonderful compassionate staff in a southern hospitality atmosphere! I can’t express how great our experience was at Tanbark. I would highly recommend to any family looking for a place for their...
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.
Tanbark Senior Living combines exceptional care, extensive experience and luxury surroundings to create one of the finest personal care, health care and rehabilitation communities in the region.Personal CareOur carefully selected and trained staff are equipped to assist residents with activities...
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This facility made the best out of a bad situation, The were so caring, compationate, and took good care of my loved one. The communication was good they kept us well informed. I would recommend this...
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.
Lexington Country Place, located adjacent to The Lafayette, features the comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Our Nursing Care Center is the choice for seniors requiring post-hospital and post-surgical care and for those who have more...
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I would recommend the community. The best part of the community is they take care of my loved one, this allows us to be family. There is nothing at this time that I would change about the community.
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.
Conveniently located next to Homewood Suites and across the street from Meijers Department Store in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living Community on 5.11 acres. At Morning Pointe you will find assistance with medication,...
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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.
Owingsville Senior Apartments are located in Owingsville, Kentucky. What is it that you loved one will love about this place? For starters, it is a great place for your loved one to live out the rest of their golden years. The great thing about this place is that cats and dogs are allowed. This...
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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: 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: 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.
More and more people are choosing Vernon Manor for their senior living needs. We are located in Beautiful Vernon, Connecticut and provide state-of-the-art facilities for senior citizens who need a home away from home. For most seniors, it is simply unsafe for them to be living alone if they...
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.
At City View Apartments, you will get the opportunity to participate in senior living with your health and well being at the forefront. Many people cringe when they think of senior living, and rightfully so. Other facilities, with their sterile environments and neglect or abuse of patients, have...
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...
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: 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.
Paris Pointe apartments are a multifamily housing community located in the ambient neighborhood of Bourbon County, Kentucky. The stunning landscape of our community's location and the peaceful atmosphere is set to give our residents and visitors an experience of their lifetime. At Paris Pointe,...
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.
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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, 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.
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: 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.
The Hamburg Senior Residence Center goes beyond meeting all of the standards for quality of care and will meet all of your needs in the same award winning way we have done in years past. Our building is handicapped accessible on all of it's three floors through elevator access. Aside from our...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Senior Apartments, a community serving individuals and couples 55 and over, is located in Cynthiana KY in Harrison County. Considered by many to be the horse racing capitol of the United States, Kentucky has much to offer its residents, as well as their friends and family. Staff at...
Cost of independent living in Stepstone, KY
The average cost of senior living in Stepstone is $3,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Campton, KY with an average of $388 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stepstone, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stepstone, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Stepstone
Recent reviews for independent living in Stepstone
Elk River Senior 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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Daisy Hill Senior Living in Versailles, KY
4.6
This facility is great and very clean. Staff is very nice and helpful. Everyone has a smile on their face. They have a screened in porch and it just feels like home. The food is ok, but they could improve the variety, less pasta/casseroles/etc. For the price, I would think you would be able to ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at Richmond Place, frequently mentioning their willingness to go above and beyond to support and care for residents. The manager, [name removed], is described as particularly friendly and hardworking.
Varied activities and community events. Reviews for Richmond Place highlight the diverse range of activities offered, from craft fairs and seminars to bingo and social events, ensuring there is something for every resident to enjoy. Residents and their families appreciate the opportunity to connect and build friendships.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. The immaculate condition of the facilities at Richmond Place, including the apartments and common areas, is consistently remarked upon by residents and their families. Housekeeping and maintenance staff are commended for their diligence and responsiveness.
Supportive and inclusive community. The close-knit community at Richmond Place is a key feature, as noted by several reviews. Residents express feelings of comfort and belonging, and enjoy the social interactions and opportunities to make new friends.
Delicious and diverse meals. The quality of the meals at Richmond Place is often highlighted, with residents and their families commenting on the restaurant-style dining experience and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Extensive on-site services and amenities. Residents at Richmond Place appreciate the convenience of having a range of services and amenities on-site, including transportation, laundry facilities, and a pool. This allows them to live an active and engaged lifestyle.
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Stepstone independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stepstone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stepstone, 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 Stepstone 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 Stepstone 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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Low / no sodium
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33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Stepstone 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 Stepstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stepstone 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 Stepstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Magnolia Springs Lexington, Richmond Place and Holiday Hartland Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stepstone, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Stepstone, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Stepstone, Kentucky is Magnolia Springs Lexington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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