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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kirkwood, KY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kirkwood, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Kirkwood or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kirkwood.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kirkwood for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 122 assisted living facilities in the Kirkwood area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wyndham Meadows, Copper Run and South Elkhorn.
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The Grand Senior Living has very caring staff, wonderful activities director with fun entertainment planned. The nurses provided good care, and were attentive and compassionate.
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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8.9
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5 reviews
The people that work here are the sweetest warm loving people that I want taking care of my mother. The food is home cooked! It always smells so good! They are always cleaning all the time! You can tell they...
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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After 2 1/2 months our mother seems happy and she likes the staff and other residents. She likes the food and is eating more than she did in her home before she moved. She says she stays warm, which was 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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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, 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.
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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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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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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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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We were in the assisted living, but they were great as far as keeping the place clean, the meals, and all that. My loved one was only there a short time. There is enough parking. They were just really good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Windsor Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Bardstown, Kentucky, and is the leading Continuing Care Retirement Community in Kentucky, boasting a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a top seven percent rating by the American College of...
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.
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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We live out of town but our family who lives in town and close to the community say the people there are very sweet, and since our loved one has moved in she has felt right at home. We would absolutely...
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.
Quality service with a commitment to excellence, that is Bee Hive Homes! Bee Hive Homes feature family style living in a residential setting for those who do not require full time skilled nursing care. The Bee Hive home is a planned environment, allowing for ten to fourteen residents to enjoy a...
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, 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.
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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This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love her....
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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just 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.
Cost of assisted living in Kirkwood, KY
The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $4,397 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willisburg, KY with an average of $3,478 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, KY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kirkwood, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kirkwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kirkwood
Ashton Grove in Georgetown, KY
4.0
What our family likes the most about the Ashton Grove community is the location and all of [name removed] help that was given. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Morning Pointe of Lexington-East
5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.6
Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a really good place. We have no issues with the staff. It's a location with not a lot of traffic. My family member really enjoys it there. They provide quality service that gives me peace of mind.
Kirkwood review score based on 464 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 464 reviews of 107 Kirkwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kirkwood 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
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Review subcategories for Kirkwood 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 464 reviews of 107 Kirkwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood 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.Kirkwood, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Kirkwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood 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
46.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood 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
35.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
49.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
54.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood protect seniors.
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Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and Dominion Senior Living of Louisville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 122 assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kirkwood, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, Magnolia Springs Lexington and Sunrise of Louisville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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