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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alexandria, KY

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Alexandria is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alexandria, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alexandria is about $5,155, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 189 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Last year our father passed away and we knew our mom needed to go to an assisted living. There are so many in our area, and we toured them all. We couldn’t be happier with our choice at Legacy. The staff...
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 Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care
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9.6
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This is a safe place to have my spouse. At Arden in Anderson she has several caretakers versus just one in me. She is very happy all the time and eating well, and she likes it very much. The staff knows her...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Very pleased with the Ashton. They take very good care of my disabled brother. My parents were also residents. Director [name removed] has been very helpful. I would highly recommend the Ashton 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.
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I find the staff very helpful. Anything I ask for their help with they are usually willing to work with me. My only negative would be transportation. She is available on a very limited basis to drive them to...
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.
Exciting updates at the Barrington of Fort Thomas! Newly remodeled lobby and bar! Apartments recently renovated with updated full kitchens, solid surface luxury vinyl tile flooring and updated fixtures. Established in 1999, The Barrington of Fort Thomas has been a pillar for Senior Living in...
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I would rate our experience a 5. The ladies at A Place for Mom made sure we knew who to speak with at each facility. [name removed], at Celebration Villa of Highland is an outstanding individual. Within two...
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.
Celebration Villa is a senior living community with Independent Living and Assisted Living. We are located on 12 park-like acres, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Residents can expect a vibrant and social atmosphere where you can live amongst your peers. We believe life should be celebrated...
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I really liked Carmel Manor, and would highly recommend. I really feel like we got lucky to get my loved one in there. All the other better nursing homes had waiting lists. It just happened that I called...
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.
Carmel Manor of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky is a recently expanded assisted living community set just around the corner from an Army Reserve Base. Residents of Carmel Manor are treated with a beautiful panoramic view of Cincinnati while being far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the seclusion....
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I cannot say in general that there was anything that I liked about the community but they can definitely improve on their patient care or don't take patients that need this much care. She was a full care...
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.
Situated in the heart of Mt. Washington, is a peaceful and secluded community designed with your needs in mind. Nestled among the trees, provides the independence, amenities and friendship you want, with the care and security you need. features 75 comfortable apartments on three floors. All...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Alexandria, KY

The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $5,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taylor Mill, KY with an average of $5,121 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. nearby cities

Alexandria, KY
$5,155/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. state and national averages

Alexandria, KY
$5,155/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. other senior living options

$5,252/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,155/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,668/mo
Studio
$5,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,391/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,247/mo

Senior living costs in Alexandria vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alexandria, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexandria, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,155/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,412/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,252/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,064/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Alexandria, KY:$5,155/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Alexandria, KY:$5,412/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alexandria, KY:$5,252/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alexandria, KY:$4,064/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexandria 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.

Alexandria, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alexandria, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alexandria 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
Alexandria, KY$4,096/mo$3,289/mo+24.5%
Kentucky$4,752/mo$4,550/mo+4.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Alexandria, KY
2024 average cost:$4,096/mo
2023 average cost:$3,289/mo
Percent change:+24.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,752/mo
2023 average cost:$4,550/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Alexandria

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alexandria

Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Alois in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
I have heard that this is a great place for my mom. So, I researched and researched for places and always came back to the Alois. They seem to be most qualified and ideal. Highly recommend this place to friends and family.

Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

4.7
I would move my mom into Meadowbrook again if I had to. It is very conveniently located to the hospital which is nice. Whenever we called them they were quick to answer and I think she got good, personalized care here. They really knew my mom and knew what was going on with her. They tried ...
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Alexandria nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexandria nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexandria, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alexandria nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alexandria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexandria nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alexandria Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexandria nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexandria nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Living of Florence, Arden Courts Anderson, A Memory Care Community and The Ashton at Anderson are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alexandria, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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