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6 Best Nursing Homes in Elk Creek, KY
Elk Creek 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elk Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elk Creek is about $4,655, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 24 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Glensboro, Joyes and Rivals.
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2828 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
34 reviews
When it came time to find a new home for Mom, we toured multiple facilities and found the perfect place at The Ashton on Dorsey. It is the people that work there that make this the best. All the staff know...
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.
Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
6 reviews
Harmony has an amazing staff they are so helpful and caring. I would highly recommend this senior care facility to anyone who has an elderly parent. The only thing I would wish they had more food choices...
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.
Independent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Tucker Station. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, our...
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
74 Mack Walters Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
3 reviews
I have had the best experience there. The staff are awesome. They took mom in and accepted her as family. They move on her, care for her, Joke with her and see to it that all of her needs are met. They...
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
7.7
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6 reviews
We love the place, the food is biggest drawback, not much variety, too much salt used, some meals not very appetizing. Quality of care is good, just a lot of turnover which causes confusion sometimes,...
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.
Amber Oaks, located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky, is an award-winning, assisted living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Amber Oaks is more than a place to live. It offers...
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This is a small and caring community that gives personal attention to the residents. The staff are good. to work with The community is clean. The staff availability to the residents is outstanding. There...
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.
Crescent Place Assisted living is the premier establishment for discriminating patrons in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Bordered by a beautiful courtyard and maintained with an elegance only found in Kentucky, Crescent Place offers the lifestyle residents deserve. All the amenities a person could want...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Elk Creek, KY
The average cost of senior living in Elk Creek is $4,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bloomfield, KY with an average of $4,270 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Creek, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elk Creek
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Creek
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.
Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much.
Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal.
Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.
Vitality Living Stony Brook in Louisville, KY
5.0
I would definitely refer somebody who wants their loved one to be comfortable, do activities daily and interact with others to go to Vitality of Stonybrook. My mother loved it there and they loved her she had plenty of things to do fun activities clean and courteous staff.
Elk Creek nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek 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
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek 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
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek 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
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and Sunrise of Louisville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Creek, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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