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We chose Highlands Square because of the cleanliness, everything appeared to be in good working order, appropriate staffing activities and protocols. Overall it is a very nice facility for a loved one.
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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The meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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We have used Dominion Senior Living of Richmond twice now, for respite care for my loved one. This facility is a great place and is always clean. It is expensive, as they all are, but the care is great. The...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of...
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.
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My aunt has resided at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place since [date removed]. She calls it "her home". She loves the staff and they love her. The staff is quick to notify me if they have any concerns about her...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Rose Mary C. Brooks Place in Winchester, Kentucky has a majestic beauty that is unlike any other assisted living community. We invite residents to dine al fresco on our beautiful patio or simply enjoy the impeccably landscaped 16 acres of campus land by taking a stroll alone or with friends....
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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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He's not been there since early April but it worked out well. Dad was really content there for the most part. Only complaint I had was getting timely invoices for insurance. Elevator needed new flooring as...
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
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located in East Central Kentucky, our 26 bed facility offers person-centered memory care with individualized support in daily activities. We provide private and semi-private living quarters, open community and dining areas, as well as quiet areas for relaxation or visiting with...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Island City, KY

The average cost of senior living in Island City is $3,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hyden, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Island City, KY vs. nearby cities

Island City, KY
$3,922/mo
$3,625/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Island City, KY vs. the state and national average

Island City, KY
$3,922/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Island City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,922/mo
$3,922/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Island City, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,595/mo
Studio
$4,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,952/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,899/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Island City over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Island City, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Island City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Island City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Island City

Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

5.0
I could not ask for better place. They was wonderful. They was so good to me and him. He was clean and he was not interested in leaving. I plan on leaving him there again in oct. Oh yes my girl was so pleased they tell everyone about the great care he got and we would recommend this community to ...
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Sterling Meadows Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, KY

4.8
It has been a good experience. The facility is spacious, and my dad has plenty of room to roam and walk around, either in the hallways or outside. They seem to attend to him very well. And he seems to be happier there than he was at home. You can't ask for much more than that.

Morning Pointe of Richmond

5.0
Everything is going very well for my aunt at this community. The community is very clean and looks very nice. The staff has been very welcoming and helpful. She trying out new activities. She is more active now more then she has ever been. Family members have gone to visit her and they love the ...
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Island City review score based on 33 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 22 Island City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Island City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Island City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Island City, KY22 facilities
8.1
Booneville, KY24 facilities
9.2
McKee, KY9 facilities

Review subcategories for Island City assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 33 reviews of 22 Island City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Island City resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Island City, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Island City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island City, 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 Island City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Island City 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
18.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island City assisted living

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 Island City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Island City, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Island City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island City, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Island City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Island City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island City, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Island City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Island City, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Island City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Island City protect seniors.

Learn about Kentucky Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Highlands Square, Arcadian Cove and Dominion Senior Living of Richmond are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Island City, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 26 assisted living facilities near Island City, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Island City, Kentucky is Highlands Square. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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