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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Union Star, KY

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kentucky is $3,031, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Union Star area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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We live out of town but our family who lives in town and close to the community say the people there are very sweet, and since our loved one has moved in she has felt right at home. We would absolutely...
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.
Quality service with a commitment to excellence, that is Bee Hive Homes! Bee Hive Homes feature family style living in a residential setting for those who do not require full time skilled nursing care. The Bee Hive home is a planned environment, allowing for ten to fourteen residents to enjoy a...
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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
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.
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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: 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, 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.
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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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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, 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.
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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: 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.
Skyline Suites was first opened in May of 2018. Our staff and partners have over 75 years of combined experience in senior care. We have twice been voted "Best Assisted Living facility" by local publications. We are a family owned and operated small business located in Salem, Indiana. Skyline...
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WIndsor Ridge wrote the book on person centered care! I have never been associated with a place who truly embraced the residents and made them family until I found this facility. It truly feels like my loved...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Union Star, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kentucky is $3,031 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kentucky vs. 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 state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeKentuckyU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,031/mo$3,520/mo13.9% below national median
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$5,830/mo16.2% below national median
Memory Care$6,155/mo$6,999/mo12.1% below national median
Independent Living
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.2% below national median
Memory Care
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:12.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Union Star

Recent reviews for independent living in Union Star

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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Heritage Woods of Newburgh

5.0
They helped without it feeling like it to the residents. Everyone was happy and alive!! Employees enjoyed their job.

Union Star independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union Star independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union Star, 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 Union Star 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 Union Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union Star, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union Star 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 Union Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union Star, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union Star 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 Union Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union Star, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
47.5%
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Traditions at Beaumont, StoryPoint Louisville South and Inspirations of Mount Washington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Union Star, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 96 independent living facilities near Union Star, Kentucky. See the full list.
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