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zipAveragecost: $3,004

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77 Floor plans available
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I would give Rivercrest Place 4 for overall rating but 5 for all of the subcategories (eg, friendliness, cleanliness, etc). Maintenance is not responsive to requests and they need to be submitted numerous...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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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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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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Cost of independent living in Cunningham, KY

The average cost of senior living in Cunningham is $3,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hardin, KY with an average of $2,705 per month.

Independent living costs in Cunningham, KY, vs. nearby cities

Cunningham, KY
$3,004/mo
$3,202/mo

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

Cunningham, KY
$3,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cunningham, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,704/mo
Independent Living
$3,004/mo

Independent living costs in Cunningham, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$4,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,323/mo

Senior living costs in Cunningham 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: Cunningham, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCunningham, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,004/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,704/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,704/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cunningham, KY:$3,004/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cunningham, KY:$3,704/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cunningham, KY:$3,704/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cunningham

Recent reviews for independent living in Cunningham

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Cunningham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cunningham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cunningham, 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 Cunningham 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 Cunningham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cunningham, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cunningham 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 Cunningham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cunningham, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cunningham 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 Cunningham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cunningham, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Rivercrest Place, The Lakes of Paducah and New Haven - Kevil are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cunningham, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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