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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Vernon, KY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. 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 11 independent living facilities in Mount Vernon, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.6
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38 reviews
We chose Highlands Square because of the cleanliness, everything appeared to be in good working order, appropriate staffing activities and protocols. Overall it is a very nice facility for a loved one.
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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9.2
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24 reviews
The meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
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6.7
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8 reviews
The community is very accommodating with my loved one and getting them situated into the community. The communication is very good with the family and the staff. They recently switched directors and it is...
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.
OverviewBluegrass Senior Living aims to empower residents with the right amount of support, free from the concerns of home upkeep and chores. Instead, residents can enjoy the social benefits of community living with the benefit of top-notch amenities and programs to ensure their future happiness...
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: 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.
Orchard Commons I/II is a senior housing community located close to the downtown area of the city of Crab Orchard, KY. Within walking distance of schools, and several convenient stores, this senior housing apartment complex is ideally suited for the elderly and special needs persons. The complex...
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: 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: 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: 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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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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Cost of independent living in Mount Vernon, KY
The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $2,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, KY with an average of $236 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, KY by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Vernon
Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Vernon
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.
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.
Arcadian Cove in Richmond, KY
4.8
Our family is very happy with the Arcadian Cove community. I think the staff has been wonderful with my Mother in-law The most important thing for us is how she is treated with compassion and respect
Mount Vernon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Vernon, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Vernon, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Vernon, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
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
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highlands Square, Arcadian Cove and Bluegrass Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mount Vernon, Kentucky is Highlands Square. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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