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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ohio County, KY

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Ohio County 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 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ohio County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ohio County is about $4,579, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 25 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 South Carrollton, Bremen and Gishton.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ohio County, KY

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Photo of Heritage Place
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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10 reviews
8.9
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10 reviews
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20%
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I would give every category a 5, except maybe a 4 on the food. Its good, but i'm a food snob. The staff has bee great so far. Mom can be a little hard to please at times, but has been very satisfied. The are...
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.
Heritage Place is a Genesis community offering senior living services in a peaceful and home like setting in Owensboro Kentucky. Owensboro considers itself the BBQ capital of the world and holds an international competition every May. Residents are also able to enjoy the rich musical history of...
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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9 reviews
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4 star
11%
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[names removed] these all are like family to us now Not enough room to show our appreciation [name removed] the beautician is so caring to each client in her busy chair [name removed] the activity...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Owensboro, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Owensboro, Kentucky, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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6.9
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6 reviews
6.9
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6 reviews
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Calumet Trace is a wonderful place to stay, I live in an apartment, I am free to come and go, but I just happen to know that they have a section more secure for those who need assistance living, and they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Dogwood Estates Assisted Living
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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: 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: 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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Photo of Roosevelt House
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: 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.
Owensboro Center is an award-winning community offering senior care services in a warm and welcoming environment. Our community is tranquil and peaceful while offering quick access to all that the metropolitan area of Owensboro has to offer. Our staff takes care of all the necessities of...

Cost of nursing homes in Ohio County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Ohio County is $4,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Central City, KY with an average of $3,542 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ohio County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Ohio County, KY
$4,579/mo
$4,506/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ohio County, KY, vs. state and national averages

Ohio County, KY
$4,579/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ohio County, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,749/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,579/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ohio County, KY, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,033/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,048/mo

Senior living costs in Ohio County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ohio County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOhio County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,579/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,749/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,749/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,749/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ohio County, KY:$4,579/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ohio County, KY:$4,749/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ohio County, KY:$4,749/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ohio County, KY:$4,749/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ohio County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ohio County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Ohio County, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ohio County, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ohio County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ohio County, KY$5,300/mo$7,050/mo-24.8%
Kentucky$4,051/mo$4,069/mo-0.4%
National$4,802/mo$4,856/mo-1.1%
Ohio County, KY
2024 average cost:$5,300/mo
2023 average cost:$7,050/mo
Percent change:-24.8%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,051/mo
2023 average cost:$4,069/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,802/mo
2023 average cost:$4,856/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ohio County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ohio County

Cedarhurst of Owensboro

5.0
The main reason we chose Cedarhurst of Owensboro was because it looks like a vacation home or a hotel! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff members! I do recommend this facility to others.

Calumet Trace in Owensboro, KY

5.0
All 5 stars! It's the kind of place you can leave your loved one and know, without a doubt, that they will be well cared for.

Heritage Place in Owensboro, KY

5.0
My mother spent her last days living happily at Morning Pointe. She was very active until the end and really liked the atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to her and to me. She was able to participate in many planned and spontaneous activities at the center such as playing ...
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Ohio County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ohio County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ohio County, 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 Ohio County 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 Ohio County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ohio County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ohio County 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 Ohio County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ohio County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ohio County 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 Ohio County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ohio County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ohio County 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 Ohio County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ohio County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ohio County 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 Ohio County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ohio County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Place, Cedarhurst of Owensboro and Calumet Trace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ohio County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Ohio County, Kentucky. See the full list.
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