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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Highland, KY

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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: 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
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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.
New Haven Assisted Living - PaducahNew Haven Assisted Living is a resident’s home away from home, nestled in the cozy city of Paducah, Kentucky. The area is dotted with natural parks and stands at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee River. Bob Noble Park, located less than half a mile from...
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Sharing attributes of W B SANDERS: 1) Community Areas. For example: TV and nice furnishing to sit on and enjoy watching TV alone or with others. 2) Security. Which I found to be quite ...
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: 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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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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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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: 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.
At Twin Oaks at Metropolis, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Metropolis area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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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: 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.
Lakeside Retirement Community is a special place, a retirement community designed with you in mind. It is a place where the pleasures of life can be enjoyed in lovely, gracious surroundings with vital, interesting contemporaries… while leaving most of the responsibilities of daily living to...
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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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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.
What are you looking for in a Retirement Community?  Is it friendly staff? Delicious food prepared on site?Fun activities and a social environment?A spacious 2 bedroom suite?Full size refrigerator and microwave?Lots of cabinet space and a double sinkIn a kitchenette?Private garden...

Cost of independent living in South Highland, KY

The average cost of senior living in South Highland is $3,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hardin, KY with an average of $2,705 per month.

Independent living costs in South Highland, KY, vs. nearby cities

South Highland, KY
$3,026/mo
$2,987/mo
$3,076/mo

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

South Highland, KY
$3,026/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Highland, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,557/mo
Independent Living
$3,026/mo

Independent living costs in South Highland, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,113/mo
Studio
$4,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,714/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in South Highland 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: South Highland, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Highland, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,026/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,557/mo$4,146/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,557/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Highland, KY:$3,026/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Highland, KY:$3,557/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Highland, KY:$3,557/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Highland, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Highland 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
South Highland, KY$3,297/mo$3,098/mo+6.4%
Kentucky$3,021/mo$2,640/mo+14.5%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
South Highland, KY
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,021/mo
2023 average cost:$2,640/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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 South Highland

Recent reviews for independent living in South Highland

The Neighborhood at Paducah

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My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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South Highland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Highland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Highland, 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 South Highland 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 South Highland 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
6.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Highland 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 South Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Highland 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 South Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bungalows at Mayfield, Brookdale Murray and Holiday Jackson Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Highland, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near South Highland, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in South Highland, Kentucky is Brookdale Murray. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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