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10 Best Nursing Homes in Saxton, KY

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Saxton 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 78 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Saxton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Saxton is about $3,943, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1078 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Saxton, KY

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Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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, 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.
Photo of The Laurels
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.
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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: 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
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: 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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Saxton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Saxton is $3,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middlesborough, KY with an average of $3,730 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Saxton, KY, vs. nearby cities

Saxton, KY
$3,943/mo

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

Saxton, KY
$3,943/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

$3,910/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,943/mo

Nursing homes costs in Saxton, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,826/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,743/mo

Senior living costs in Saxton 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: Saxton, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaxton, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,943/mo$4,381/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$3,868/mo$4,357/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$3,910/mo$4,381/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,040/mo$3,286/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
Saxton, KY:$3,943/mo
Kentucky:$4,381/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Saxton, KY:$3,868/mo
Kentucky:$4,357/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Saxton, KY:$3,910/mo
Kentucky:$4,381/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Saxton, KY:$3,040/mo
Kentucky:$3,286/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Saxton, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Saxton 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.

Saxton, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Saxton, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Saxton 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
Saxton, KY$4,293/mo$3,976/mo+8.0%
Kentucky$4,454/mo$4,004/mo+11.3%
National$5,286/mo$4,970/mo+6.4%
Saxton, KY
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,976/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,004/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,286/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 Saxton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saxton

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Prosperity Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
I love the care that Prosperity Pointe provides, as well as the brain stimulating activities. Nice outings every week and I really like the musicians that come on site and let the residents sing along and dance. Great facility! Caring and friendly staff.

Saxton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saxton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saxton, 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 Saxton 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 Saxton 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
42.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saxton 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 Saxton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saxton, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saxton 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 Saxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saxton, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Saxton 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 Saxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saxton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saxton 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 Saxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
0.4%
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