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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shafter, KY

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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.
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.
Centrally located in the Danville, Boyle County, KY area, the Shaker Point apartments are a quiet and quaint community that is perfect for adults that are over the age of 62. Located directly in the heart of nearby restaurants, grocery stores, shopping centers and more, Shaker Point is an ideal...
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.
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 bright, inviting and entertaining Elmtree Apartments are senior housing centrally located in Perryville, KY in western Boyle County. After 55, you want to sit back and enjoy life with friends, forget about the maintenance of yards, homes and the many other responsibilities that come along...
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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.
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.
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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.
Finding a senior care facility, in Lebanon Tennessee, that is not only clean and offers amenities that allow seniors to feel like the are at home, but are trustworthy and loyal to its residents. That search can become overwhelming especially when you don't know where to begin your search....
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Cost of independent living in Shafter, KY

The average cost of senior living in Shafter is $1,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include London, KY with an average of $315 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shafter, KY vs. nearby cities

Shafter, KY
$1,857/mo
$2,158/mo
$2,235/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shafter, KY vs. the state and national average

Shafter, KY
$1,857/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shafter vs. other types of senior living

$3,736/mo
Independent Living
$1,857/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shafter, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,367/mo
Studio
$4,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,309/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,961/mo

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 Shafter

Recent reviews for independent living in Shafter

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.

Morning Pointe of Danville

5.0
Our first choice! We just experienced the difficulty decision to place my mother in Senior home. It was so very hard, but Morning Pointe made this process very easy. We are very satisfied with the care she is receiving. I am amazed at the care and compassion that all the staff shows! My mother ...
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Parkview Manor in Danville, KY

4.0
I would recommend the community to others. They are friendly, and informative. The communication could be better, not sure if this is because of COVID, or because they are busier. The administrative is also similar to the care staff.

Shafter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shafter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shafter, 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 Shafter 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 Shafter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shafter, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shafter 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 Shafter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shafter, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shafter 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 Shafter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shafter, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.4%
46.1%
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Highlands Square, McDowell Place of Danville and Walker's Trail Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shafter, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Shafter, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Shafter, Kentucky is Highlands Square. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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