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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My daughter and I am very pleased with the services we have received from this community. We know my wife is safe, and in good hands when she is here. I'am comfortable with her staying here while I go handle...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
St. Charles Community is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. We have been serving the Senior population for well over 50 years. St. Charles began as a Skilled Nursing facility and now provides many levels of care to the seniors in our community. These levels include independent living in our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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: Independent Living
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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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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 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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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.
Seattle Washington has a variety of excellent and pioneering independent living centers, but few rival the eloquent and gorgeous Horizon House Apartments. With 24/7 licensed nursing staff, diabetes management centers, and full-fledged hospice care, there is assistance on multiple levels and in a...
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Cost of independent living in Shannon, KY

The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $2,887 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, KY with an average of $727 per month.

Independent living costs in Shannon, KY, vs. nearby cities

Shannon, KY
$2,887/mo
$1,850/mo

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

Shannon, KY
$2,887/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shannon, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,363/mo
Independent Living
$2,887/mo

Independent living costs in Shannon, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,258/mo
Studio
$4,588/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,442/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,281/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Senior living costs in Shannon 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: Shannon, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShannon, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,887/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,431/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,363/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shannon, KY:$2,887/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shannon, KY:$4,431/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shannon, KY:$4,363/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shannon, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shannon 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shannon, KY$3,171/mo$3,148/mo+0.7%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shannon, KY
2024 average cost:$3,171/mo
2023 average cost:$3,148/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Shannon

Recent reviews for independent living in Shannon

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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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.

Morning Pointe of Lexington-East

5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Shannon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
47%
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