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9 Best Nursing Homes in Alton, KY
Alton 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alton is about $4,234, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 47 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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The staff is incredibly friendly, They make families feel like family. They are very welcoming. The food is good. The layout is great and accessible. The room size is nice. They have an outdoor enclosed...
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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is part of a larger senior living campus that includes Morning Pointe of Frankfort, a senior living and personal care community. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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 situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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The staff go out of their way to do anything they can for our loved one as well as for us, when we are visiting. We transferred our loved one from another facility to Dominion of Frankfort. He has done so...
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.
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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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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 Alton, KY
The average cost of senior living in Alton is $4,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gratz, KY with an average of $3,552 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alton
The Homeplace at Midway
4.2
My loved one has been very happy at The Homeplace.
I would recommend others look into this community for their loved ones.
I like that the community is broken into different buildings with different care levels on the nice campus. They are a family oriented community.
Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY
5.0
Dad is very happy there!
Everyone seems to be on the same wavelength on resident care. They are friendly and very helpful.
When we looked at other places, Cedarhurst was far above the others!
Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.6
Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a really good place. We have no issues with the staff. It's a location with not a lot of traffic. My family member really enjoys it there. They provide quality service that gives me peace of mind.
Alton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton 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 Alton 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
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alton 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 Alton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton 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 Alton 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
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton 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 Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton 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 Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Cedarhurst of Beaumont are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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