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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lucas, KY
Lucas 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 80 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lucas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lucas is about $3,886, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 493 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 Wixtown, Eubanks Ford and Clare.
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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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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.
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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Lucas, KY
The average cost of senior living in Lucas is $3,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gamaliel, KY with an average of $2,200 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lucas, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lucas, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lucas vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lucas, KY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lucas over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lucas
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lucas
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
5.0
[name removed] really lives it at Charter. She has lots of Friends and this is her first time living on her own. She is thriving.
[name removed] can't stand or walk without a walker. She has fall a few times and they have a necklace to wear with a button that calls the staff. All have been so ...
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Cardinal Landing Memory Care in Bowling Green, KY
5.0
I highly recommend Cardinal Landing Memory Care to others. The facility has a homey feel because it seems as though everyone is a family there. The place is exceptionally clean and everyone, director to cleaning staff, are friendly and attentive to the residents.
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Glasgow
5.0
The staff and caregivers do a wonderful job caring for my mother in law. They are always responsive to our questions and concerns. Hometown Manor has set our minds and hearts at ease when we needed a home for our loved one. Could not ask for a better place to get excellent care!
Lucas nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas, 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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
32.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lucas 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 Lucas 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
36.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucas 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 Lucas 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
21.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas 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 Lucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas 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 Lucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bungalows at Bowling Green, Cardinal Landing Memory Care and American House Hendersonville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lucas, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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