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10 Best Nursing Homes in South, KY
South 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South is about $3,911, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our {{ totalReviews }} 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 Constantine, Mining City and Madrid.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South, KY
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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.
If you are looking for affordable personalized care in a peaceful and welcoming environment, make Edmonson Center your next home. Edmonson Center is a Genesis senior living community located in downtown Brownsville, we are minutes away from Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known...
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in South, KY
The average cost of senior living in South is $3,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cave City, KY with an average of $3,509 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South, KY vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in South, KY by room type
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South nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South, 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 South 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 South that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
16.7%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
6.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South 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 South Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in South 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 South partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in South 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 South offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Leitchfield Health Care, Edmonson Center and Beehive Homes of Grayson County are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near South, Kentucky. See the full list.
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