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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, 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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LIVINGSTON MANOR IS A PROPERTY  THAT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE QUIET SOLITUDE YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR.  THE PROPERTY IS SURROUNDED BY WONDERFUL SCENERY AND WILDLIFEOUT.  IN THIS SMALL TOWN YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED.  GREAT LOCALLY OWNED...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Blue Heron, KY

The average cost of senior living in Blue Heron is $2,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include London, KY with an average of $315 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Heron, KY vs. nearby cities

Blue Heron, KY
$2,731/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Heron, KY vs. the state and national average

Blue Heron, KY
$2,731/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Heron vs. other types of senior living

$3,798/mo
Independent Living
$2,731/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blue Heron, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,376/mo
Studio
$3,932/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,191/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,133/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Heron

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Heron

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge

4.7
Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. For those who do not drive they have transportation, free of charge to grocery stores, medical appointments ETC. I would recommend Commonwealth at Oak Ridge to others.

Highlands Square in Somerset, KY

5.0
They are very patient. They seem to have a good grasp of my mom's capabilities and shortfalls at this time in her life. It has been a good place for my mom.

Blue Heron independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Heron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Heron, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Heron independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Heron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Heron, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Heron independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Heron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Heron, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Heron independent 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 independent living communities in Blue Heron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Heron, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
46.1%
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Highlands Square, The Groves at Oak Ridge and Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Heron, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Blue Heron, Kentucky. See the full list.

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

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