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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.
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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.
Photo of Morningview Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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5 star
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4 star
18%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
12%
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I've encouraged friends and family to check this place out before they go anywhere else. The most positive thing I've experience is the staff interaction; they are friendly and very helpful. I'm not there...
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.
Our goal is to treat each client as an individual and ensure that the service plan that we create for them still allows the freedom, respect and dignity that they deserve. We strive to make our facility your home away from home, and to make the transition simple for each client and their family...
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.
BeeHive Homes of Huntingburg, the area’s newest Assisted Living home, is accepting new residents. We are a small home that allows our caregivers to focus on relationship development with our residents. It will be impossible for you or your loved one to be overlooked or forgotten in this new home....
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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.
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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.
Photo of Marengo Housing-Elderly
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center Woodlands
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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.
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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 Tar Fork, KY

The average cost of senior living in Tar Fork is $3,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caneyville, KY with an average of $3,649 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tar Fork, KY vs. nearby cities

Tar Fork, KY
$3,942/mo

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

Tar Fork, KY
$3,942/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tar Fork vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,942/mo
$3,942/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Tar Fork, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,783/mo
Studio
$4,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,793/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Tar Fork over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tar Fork, 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 Tar Fork.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tar Fork

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tar Fork

Heritage Woods of Newburgh

5.0
They helped without it feeling like it to the residents. Everyone was happy and alive!! Employees enjoyed their job.

Brookdale Stonestreet in Louisville, KY

3.9
Great food! And lots of it! The employees that work with my mom are wonderful! Activities are ok, could be more exciting and varied. Excerise program is very lacking. They should take lessons from the community center with a weekly yoga class or deep breathing/meditation or chair aerobics, ...
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Vitality Living Elizabethtown

5.0
There was a waiting list at the other places and she needed a place to go immediately. However, these people really seem to care about her being comfortable and welcome. I would recommend to others.

Tar Fork review score based on 50 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 42 Tar Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tar Fork 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

Tar Fork review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Tar Fork, KY42 facilities
6.6
Cloverport, KY48 facilities
5.6
Fordsville, KY14 facilities

Review subcategories for Tar Fork 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 50 reviews of 42 Tar Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tar Fork 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.
Tar Fork, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
3.8
4.5
Meals & dining
3.2
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Tar Fork assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar Fork, 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 Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tar Fork, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tar Fork, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork 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
21.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tar Fork, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
31%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tar Fork, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tar Fork

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 Tar Fork protect seniors.

Learn about Kentucky Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Stonestreet, Celebration Villa of Newburgh and Vitality Living Elizabethtown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Tar Fork, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

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