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Smithland 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smithland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smithland is about $3,731, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 43 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smithland, KY

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Photo of Rivercrest Place
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All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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A few months ago I began searching for assisted living for mother. After touring and visiting facilities, I can say that [name removed] was the absolute best at helping me decide the level of care for mom...
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.
Located in the Lone Oak area of Paducah, The Neighborhood at Paducah offers assisted living services in a gracious home-like setting. In addition to a variety of apartment styles in assisted living, we offer secure memory support services in apartments specifically built with the needs of our...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns....
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.
Gaither Suites at West Park is the only residential care home that offers both state license personal care and certified assisted living in Paducah KY.Single-story residential settingPrivate full baths and kitchenettesAll utilities, including basic cable TVDelicious meals served in the elegant...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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They were very compassionate with her situation. It was a dramatic change for her dealing with a recent stroke and having to move all the way from southern Texas. It took a lot of patience as at first she...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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, 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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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Cost of nursing homes in Smithland, KY

The average cost of senior living in Smithland is $3,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hardin, KY with an average of $2,902 per month.

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

Smithland, KY
$3,731/mo
$3,666/mo

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

Smithland, KY
$3,731/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$3,731/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,731/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$4,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,118/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,030/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Smithland over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smithland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smithland

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
My family is so pleased with the care my mother- in-law, [name removed] receives at Rivercrest Place. It is such a burden off of us to know that she receives assistance with her medicine and care when she needs it. She loves the food, especially the fried catfish every Friday. They even take her ...
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Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home in Paducah, KY

4.9
We went with Gaither Suites because we had a previous experience with them with my grandmother and it was a good one. Also the location is close to my sisters house so she can visit more often. We were surprised at how helpful they have been especially with her dog that she has. They have gone ...
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Smithland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithland, 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 Smithland 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 Smithland 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
14.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smithland 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 Smithland 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
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
85.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithland 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 Smithland 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
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithland 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 Smithland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithland 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 Smithland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
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