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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mary Helen, KY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mary Helen area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mary Helen. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in Mary Helen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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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.
The Maple Oak Apartments is a senior housing community located in the center of Kingsport, Tennessee in Sullivan, Hawkins and Washington counties. Sports fans enjoy the close proximity to Hunter Wright Stadium. Enjoy a bright spring or summer day watching the Kingsport Mets play. The beautifully...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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Cost of independent living in Mary Helen, KY
The average cost of senior living in Mary Helen is $3,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blackey, KY with an average of $236 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mary Helen, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Mary Helen
Recent reviews for independent living in Mary Helen
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Brookdale Rock Springs in Kingsport, TN
4.9
One could expect that most facilities and staff members would be on their best behavior during initial visits and tours-only to return to a different standard once the decision to move a family member to that setting had taken place. Not so with Brookdale Rock Springs. It has been almost a year ...
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Mary Helen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mary Helen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mary Helen, 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 Mary Helen 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 Mary Helen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mary Helen, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mary Helen 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 Mary Helen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mary Helen, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mary Helen 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 Mary Helen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mary Helen, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
46.1%
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Brookdale Colonial Heights, Brookdale Rock Springs and Brookdale Kingsport are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mary Helen, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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