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10 Best Nursing Homes in Howard, KY

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Howard 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Howard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Howard is about $4,291, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 110 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Howard, KY

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Photo of Brookdale Stonestreet
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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51 reviews
8.4
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51 reviews
5 star
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35%
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The community of residents is great. My mom has made many wonderful friends. The staff do not seem empowered to make improvements to the number of employees or the quality of the food or food service. It's...
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.
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.
Are you ready to live your best life?Here at our assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and play Bunco or join your new friends for a Zen spa day. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on fun ways to spend your day.We can...
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8.2
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58 reviews
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58 reviews
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This place is amazing! They are the most caring group of people, ALL of them. Everyone cares about each resident. Mom was 93 when she arrived at Valley Farms. She was there 18 months. Part of that time...
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.
Situated near scenic Iroquois Park, Symphony at Valley Farms is a vibrant, warm senior living community located near Park Terrace Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as well as Valley Commons Shopping Center and many restaurants and other convenient shopping. Wake up every day in a safe,...
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For a skilled nursing facility this place had a really great atmosphere. The care they provided was excellent, and the staff were caring and friendly. If we have to use a skilled nursing facility again I am...
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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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Howard, KY

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Radcliff, KY with an average of $3,611 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard, KY vs. nearby cities

Howard, KY
$4,291/mo
$3,870/mo

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

Howard, KY
$4,291/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

$4,139/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,291/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,850/mo
Studio
$4,151/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,059/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Howard over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Howard

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Howard

Vitality Living Stony Brook in Louisville, KY

4.3
It's a nice cozy facility, clean and bright; but their food budgets are in need of review as they run out of resident favorites often. The dining experience is less than perfect due to space and ordering/ serving processes. I'd still recommend at this time but my loved ones have only been there ...
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Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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Howard nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard 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
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
55.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard 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
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, KYNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions at Beaumont, Inspirations of Mount Washington and Vitality Living Elizabethtown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See the full list.

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