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The cost of independent living in Water Valley is about $3,138 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 163 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Union City, Mayfield and Fulton.

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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
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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
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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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Mother moved in a little over a week ago and so far we have been pleased. The food is very good and the companions (attendants) are very caring. A little more communication from the management would be...
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.
Canterbury PlaceCanterbury Place is a great assisted living community available to seniors in Dyersburg, TN. This assisted living community is beautiful and caring, and it is located in a great city. Dyersburg offers many parks and recreation centers that are great places to visit and to spend...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Water Valley, KY

The average cost of senior living in Water Valley is $3,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hardin, KY with an average of $2,648 per month.

Independent living costs in Water Valley, KY, vs. nearby cities

Water Valley, KY
$3,138/mo
$3,023/mo
$3,149/mo

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

Water Valley, KY
$3,138/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Water Valley, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,479/mo
Independent Living
$3,138/mo

Independent living costs in Water Valley, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,612/mo
Studio
$3,682/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,047/mo

Senior living costs in Water Valley 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: Water Valley, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWater Valley, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,138/mo$3,290/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,479/mo$4,364/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,479/mo$4,388/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Water Valley, KY:$3,138/mo
Kentucky:$3,290/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Water Valley, KY:$3,479/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Water Valley, KY:$3,479/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Water Valley, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Water Valley 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
Water Valley, KY$3,297/mo$3,098/mo+6.4%
Kentucky$3,021/mo$2,640/mo+14.5%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Water Valley, KY
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,021/mo
2023 average cost:$2,640/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Water Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Water Valley

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place Assisted Living in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Water Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Water Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Water Valley, 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 Water Valley 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 Water Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Water Valley, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Water Valley 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 Water Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Water Valley, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Water Valley 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 Water Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Brookdale Murray, Holiday Lone Oak and Rivercrest Place Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Water Valley, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Water Valley, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Water Valley, Kentucky is Brookdale Murray. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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