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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY

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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 42 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 $4,468, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 626 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Highlands, KY

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Last Updated: 11/8/24
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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Limestone Street, we specialize in personalized, quality skilled nursing in a homelike environment. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, we are proud to serve the needs of our community. Our CARF-accredited facility is designed for people...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
Photo of Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living - Lexington
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.
Photo of Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Highlands, KY

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $4,468 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

Highlands, KY
$4,468/mo
$4,449/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY vs. the state and national average

Highlands, KY
$4,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,989/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highlands vs. other types of senior living

$4,553/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,468/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Highlands, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,925/mo
Studio
$5,123/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,603/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,779/mo

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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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!

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.

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
35.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.5%
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.
Highlands, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
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
41.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
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
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richmond Place, Cedarhurst of Nicholasville and Magnolia Springs Lexington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Highlands, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Highlands, Kentucky. See the full list.

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