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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Port Royal, KY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 186 independent living facilities in Port Royal, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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It has been a nice experience so far for us with this community. The apartments look very nice. The staff is great, they are quick to respond to my concerns. The community looks very well maintained. My only...
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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.
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY is home to Overlook Terraces - a senior housing community with some of the most spectacular hilltop views to be found in the area. Here, a gorgeous home at an affordable price is combined with a prime location just minutes from downtown Louisville. Overlook...
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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.
LaSalette Gardens Apartments in an affordable senior apartments community located in the city of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. Of the 76 units available, 50 are assisted and designed for seniors. Some are under Hud guidelines, others are not. LaSalette Gardens is located near shopping,...
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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.
Ashland Terrace has served Lexington, Kentucky as a nonprofit community for over one hundred and fifty years, providing reasonably priced housing and meals for independent women over sixty five.Located in a quiet, historic neighborhood of Chevy Chase, the Ashland Terrace environment is secure and...
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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.
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.
Whispering Woods II is a 55+ assisted and senior housing community located in the western area of Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community is surrounded by residential housing and has large areas of open space with green grass and trees. Major freeways and bus lines are close-by,...
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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.
Whispering Woods I is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a beautiful and cozy neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Whispering Woods I is located right by I-264, making it easy to get almost anywhere. We are nearby many shopping...
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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.
Newly renovated senior apartment homes are now available at our convenient Westwood location. Maintenance free living and a professional, caring staff await you. We work hard to build lasting relationships with each and every member of our community by offering clean, affordable apartment homes...
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The Washington is a senior apartment complex locating in the charming city of Bellevue, Campbell County, Kentucky. With affordable and comfortable apartments in a great neighborhood, The Washington is a fantastic choice for your new home. Bellevue is a beautiful city with lots of things to see...
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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.
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 Port Royal, KY

The average cost of senior living in Port Royal is $3,253 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corinth, KY with an average of $1,797 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Royal, KY, vs. nearby cities

Port Royal, KY
$3,253/mo

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

Port Royal, KY
$3,253/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Port Royal, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,424/mo
Independent Living
$3,253/mo

Independent living costs in Port Royal, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,236/mo
Studio
$4,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,681/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,493/mo

Senior living costs in Port Royal 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: Port Royal, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Royal, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,253/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,411/mo$4,146/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,424/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Royal, KY:$3,253/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Royal, KY:$4,411/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Port Royal, KY:$4,424/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Port Royal, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Port Royal 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 Port Royal, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Port Royal 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
Port Royal, KY$3,159/mo$3,167/mo-0.3%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Port Royal, KY
2024 average cost:$3,159/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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 Port Royal

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Royal

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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Port Royal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Royal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Royal, 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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
25.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Royal 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 Port Royal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Royal 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 Port Royal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
47%
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