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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY
Highlands 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 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Highlands, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Highlands is about $4,476, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 646 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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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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, Independent 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: 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.
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 Highlands, KY
The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $4,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berry, KY with an average of $3,179 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Highlands
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highlands
Morning Pointe of Lexington-East
5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Dominion of Frankfort
4.4
Staff interaction/communication is excellent. They are taking very good care of mother in law. They relieved us of a big burden and have been wonderful. I would recommend to others, and I already have.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
5.0
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place it has turned out to be the perfect fit for my father and I am impressed. All of the staff have been so amazing and I am very comfortable with the quality of care he is receiving. The administration team has been helpful in making the ...
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Highlands nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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
38.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands 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 Highlands 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
58.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands 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 Highlands 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
22.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
0.4%
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Magnolia Springs Lexington, Richmond Place and Cedarhurst of Beaumont are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Highlands, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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