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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boone County, KY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Boone County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Wonderful experience! Accommodations are outstanding. Outstanding staff both permanent & student, excellent accommodations & activities. Helpful, respectful, I would certainly recommend Story Point.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...
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I’m grateful that my mother feels safe there, and it gives me real peace of mind knowing that she’s well cared for. Whenever we’ve had concerns, the staff has listened and addressed them promptly. It’s clear...
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.
Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care
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34 reviews
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Spring Arbor was the sixth place I visited. At each facility, I would look at the staff and residents and think “Are these people my mother would be friends with?” Spring Arbor was the place that immediately...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Dominion Senior Living of Florence is a PERSONAL CARE and MEMORY CARE community serving seniors in Florence, Kentucky. It is conveniently located near Merchants Square. Dominion Senior Living of Florence features a courtyard with picnic areas, games, walking paths, and sensory gardens. Our...
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Activities, food, staff and cleanliness all top notch. Many compliments of family that visited. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Fields of Florence, a Kentucky senior living and memory care community, offers accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. It is staffed 24 hours a day with trained healthcare personnel and offers as much or as little care as a resident may want or need....
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33 Floor plans available
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New administrator is friendly and visibly present to everyone on a daily basis, huge improvement in engagement and patient satisfaction. Front desk [name removed] is an exceptional human being, so friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Magnolia Springs wins 2018 Best of Assisted Living Award from SeniorAdvisor.comSeniorAdvisor.com is in their fifth year of hosting the Best of Senior Living Awards. SeniorAdvisor.com’s Best of 2018 Award winners represent the best of the best of in-home care, assisted living, and other senior...
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Administrative Staff- Original staff there when we made the decision to place our loved one there was great. Since the turnover, we haven't had any contact. Any contact I've had with the staff has been...
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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55 Floor plans available
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Mother is well-cared for at Celebration. She is clean, fed, and thrives as can be with her Alzheimers/Dementia. Her room is always clean & tidy, as are the common areas. All thus and the caring staff help...
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.
Atria Summit Hills is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Our goal is an environment where older people thrive and where adult children feel secure their parents are protected and fulfilled. Relax on a shaded patio, in the study or library, or socialize in our large...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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59 reviews
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5 across the board, they are absolutely the best. My cousin is in a studio, it's perfect for her needs. It has everything needed (no stove) and a separate bathroom. The staff is exceptional, and I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Summit of Edgewood offers senior living options, including memory care, to seniors who are looking for personalized care in a friendly, safe, and maintenance free environment. We are considered one of the top personal care communities in Northern Kentucky. Our residents enjoy grounds that are...
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Honestly, the entire process from meeting with them to getting my mom moved in, has gone seamlessly. My mom is really happy there. Everyone is really friendly. We don't have a single complaint as of yet....
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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They are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Boone County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Boone County is $3,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenton County, KY with an average of $3,099 per month.

Independent living costs in Boone County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Boone County, KY
$3,451/mo

Independent living costs in Boone County, KY, vs. state and national averages

Boone County, KY
$3,451/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Boone County, KY, vs. other senior living options

$6,454/mo
Independent Living
$3,451/mo

Independent living costs in Boone County, KY, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,910/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,382/mo

Senior living costs in Boone County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boone County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoone County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,451/mo$3,031/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,977/mo$4,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,454/mo$6,155/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Boone County, KY:$3,451/mo
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Boone County, KY:$4,977/mo
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Boone County, KY:$6,454/mo
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Boone County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boone County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Boone County, KYKY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Boone County, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boone County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boone County, KY$3,720/mo$3,437/mo+8.2%
Kentucky$2,828/mo$2,669/mo+6.0%
National$3,020/mo$2,869/mo+5.2%
Boone County, KY
2024 average cost:$3,720/mo
2023 average cost:$3,437/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,828/mo
2023 average cost:$2,669/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,020/mo
2023 average cost:$2,869/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Boone County

Recent reviews for independent living in Boone County

The Kenwood by Senior Star in Cincinnati, OH

4.8
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live in an independent apartment and I don't have the meal plan. I would recommend this ...
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Scarlet Oaks Retirement in Cincinnati, OH

4.7
THE STAFF GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND ! I FEEL MY MOTHER IS GETTING EXCELLENT CARE. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO ! REGARDS [name removed]

The Victorian at Riverside in Covington, KY

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Victorian at Riverside and the experience was great! We liked this facility very much. I would recommend The Victorian at Riverside to others.

Boone County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boone County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boone County, 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 Boone County 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 Boone County 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
40.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Boone County 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 Boone County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boone County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boone County 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 Boone County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boone County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
58.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Union, Legacy Living of Florence and Dominion of Florence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boone County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Boone County, Kentucky. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Boone County, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union and The Ashton at Anderson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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