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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dry Fork, KY

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Dry Fork 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 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dry Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dry Fork is about $4,184, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 558 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dry Fork, KY

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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dry Fork, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dry Fork is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gamaliel, KY with an average of $2,200 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dry Fork, KY, vs. nearby cities

Dry Fork, KY
$4,184/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Dry Fork, KY
$4,184/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,184/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dry Fork, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,697/mo
Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,452/mo

Senior living costs in Dry Fork 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: Dry Fork, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDry Fork, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,184/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,187/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,187/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,480/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Dry Fork, KY:$4,184/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dry Fork, KY:$4,187/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dry Fork, KY:$4,187/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dry Fork, KY:$3,480/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dry Fork, KY, over time

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

Dry Fork, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dry Fork, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dry Fork 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
Dry Fork, KY$4,186/mo$3,902/mo+7.3%
Kentucky$4,655/mo$4,165/mo+11.8%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Dry Fork, KY
2024 average cost:$4,186/mo
2023 average cost:$3,902/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,655/mo
2023 average cost:$4,165/mo
Percent change:+11.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dry Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dry Fork

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor in Lebanon, TN

5.0
They were clean, Friendly and their care was great. Meals were delicious and the cost was well deserved. I was very pleased with Wilson Manor and A Place for Mom.

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage

5.0
This community calls me when there are any problems and it has been great working with them. They are very attentive and they watch my loved one more and they also provide more feedback on regards to my loved one. From my other experience I like how the staff are friendlier and more involved at ...
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Dry Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dry Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dry Fork, 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 Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dry Fork, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dry Fork, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
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
5.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dry Fork, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dry Fork, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dry Fork, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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