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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Castle, KY

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If you’re looking for independent living in the New Castle 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 New Castle. 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 195 independent living facilities in New Castle, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Freys Hill, Keeneland and Whipps Millgate.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelbyville, Frankfort and Middletown.

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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.
Belmont Senior Apartments, a community serving individuals and couples 55 and over, is located in Cynthiana KY in Harrison County. Considered by many to be the horse racing capitol of the United States, Kentucky has much to offer its residents, as well as their friends and family. Staff at...
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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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
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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.
Berkshire I & II is a senior housing community located close to the downtown area of the city of Harrodsburg, KY. This puts the community in close proximity to all the local shops, restaurants and businesses in the area. The 55 and older set will love the convenience. Residents will also love...
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.
The Hamburg Senior Residence Center goes beyond meeting all of the standards for quality of care and will meet all of your needs in the same award winning way we have done in years past. Our building is handicapped accessible on all of it's three floors through elevator access. Aside from our...
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.
When it comes to getting the best in real quality senior care and senior living, may we recommend that you enjoy all we have to offer at Cypress Hills. We pride ourselves on providing the best in every aspect of our care, so that you will not have to worry about the one you love, because you know...
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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.
Come live in a nature-like setting, quietly tucked away in Nicholasville. Yet be close to all the conveniences of city living. We have the ideal place for you. At Creekside Senior Apartments you'll never be too far from schools, parks, banks, stores, post offices, and downtown. These spacious one...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in New Castle, KY

The average cost of senior living in New Castle is $3,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monterey, KY with an average of $2,026 per month.

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, vs. nearby cities

New Castle, KY
$3,275/mo
$3,534/mo

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

New Castle, KY
$3,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,402/mo
Independent Living
$3,275/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,815/mo
Studio
$4,618/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,279/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,295/mo

Senior living costs in New Castle 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: New Castle, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Castle, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,275/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,393/mo$4,146/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,402/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Castle, KY:$3,275/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Castle, KY:$4,393/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
New Castle, KY:$4,402/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in New Castle, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in New Castle 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.

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Independent living cost trends in New Castle, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Castle 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Castle, KY$3,011/mo$3,079/mo-2.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
New Castle, KY
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$3,079/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in New Castle

Recent reviews for independent living in New Castle

Elk River Senior in Georgetown, KY

5.0
At Elk River Senior everything seems good. I have no complaints. Everything here gets five stars from me. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is a good value. I am very pleased with this facility.

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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New Castle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Castle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Castle, 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 New Castle 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 New Castle 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
25.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in New Castle 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 New Castle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Castle 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 New Castle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
47%
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Twin Oaks Assisted Living, StoryPoint Union and StoryPoint Middletown are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Castle, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 195 independent living facilities near New Castle, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Castle, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and Magnolia Springs Louisville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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