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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alexandria, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Alexandria nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Alexandria, KY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Alexandria or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Alexandria.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alexandria, KY

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Last year our father passed away and we knew our mom needed to go to an assisted living. There are so many in our area, and we toured them all. We couldn’t be happier with our choice at Legacy. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care
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This is a safe place to have my spouse. At Arden in Anderson she has several caretakers versus just one in me. She is very happy all the time and eating well, and she likes it very much. The staff knows her...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.4
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My mother lives at Magnolia Trails, the Memory Care part, ot the Ashton. The people who take care of her are doing it because it is a passion! It comes through on how they show respect and care for each...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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The staff is very helpful, food/dining is great. My Aunt didn't want to go, but once she got there, she loves it. Physical and emotional status improved greatly. She's better now than She's been in years.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Barrington of Fort Thomas, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...
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I would rate our experience a 5. The ladies at A Place for Mom made sure we knew who to speak with at each facility. [name removed], at Celebration Villa of Highland is an outstanding individual. Within two...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Celebration Villa is a senior living community with Independent Living and Assisted Living. We are located on 12 park-like acres, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Residents can expect a vibrant and social atmosphere where you can live amongst your peers. We believe life should be celebrated...
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I really liked Carmel Manor, and would highly recommend. I really feel like we got lucky to get my loved one in there. All the other better nursing homes had waiting lists. It just happened that I called...
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.
Carmel Manor of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky is a recently expanded assisted living community set just around the corner from an Army Reserve Base. Residents of Carmel Manor are treated with a beautiful panoramic view of Cincinnati while being far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the seclusion....
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I cannot say in general that there was anything that I liked about the community but they can definitely improve on their patient care or don't take patients that need this much care. She was a full care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Situated in the heart of Mt. Washington, is a peaceful and secluded community designed with your needs in mind. Nestled among the trees, provides the independence, amenities and friendship you want, with the care and security you need. features 75 comfortable apartments on three floors. All...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Alexandria, KY

The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $4,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taylor Mill, KY with an average of $4,948 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. nearby cities

Alexandria, KY
$4,964/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. state and national averages

Alexandria, KY
$4,964/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, vs. other senior living options

$5,048/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,964/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,978/mo
Studio
$4,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,850/mo

Senior living costs in Alexandria vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alexandria, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexandria, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,964/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,225/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,048/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,907/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Alexandria, KY:$4,964/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Alexandria, KY:$5,225/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Alexandria, KY:$5,048/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alexandria, KY:$3,907/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alexandria, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexandria 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.

Alexandria, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alexandria, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alexandria 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
Alexandria, KY$4,096/mo$3,289/mo+24.5%
Kentucky$4,752/mo$4,550/mo+4.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Alexandria, KY
2024 average cost:$4,096/mo
2023 average cost:$3,289/mo
Percent change:+24.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,752/mo
2023 average cost:$4,550/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alexandria

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alexandria

Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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The Alois Alzheimer Center in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
I have heard that this is a great place for my mom. So, I researched and researched for places and always came back to the Alois. They seem to be most qualified and ideal. Highly recommend this place to friends and family.

Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

4.7
I would move my mom into Meadowbrook again if I had to. It is very conveniently located to the hospital which is nice. Whenever we called them they were quick to answer and I think she got good, personalized care here. They really knew my mom and knew what was going on with her. They tried ...
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Alexandria nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexandria nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexandria, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alexandria nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alexandria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexandria nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alexandria Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexandria nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Alexandria nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Living of Florence, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Anderson and The Ashton at Anderson are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alexandria, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Alexandria, Kentucky. See the full list.
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