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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dempster, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dempster 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 Dempster, 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 Dempster or another care type is right for you. Browse 91 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dempster.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dempster, KY

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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dempster, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dempster is $3,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, KY with an average of $3,742 per month.

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

Dempster, KY
$3,934/mo

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

Dempster, KY
$3,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,843/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,934/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,575/mo
Studio
$4,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,939/mo

Senior living costs in Dempster 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: Dempster, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDempster, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,934/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,843/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,843/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dempster, KY:$3,934/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dempster, KY:$3,843/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dempster, KY:$3,843/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dempster, KY:$3,342/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dempster, KY, over time

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

Dempster, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dempster, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dempster 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
Dempster, KY$4,335/mo$4,243/mo+2.2%
Kentucky$4,686/mo$4,323/mo+8.4%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Dempster, KY
2024 average cost:$4,335/mo
2023 average cost:$4,243/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,686/mo
2023 average cost:$4,323/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 nursing homes in Dempster

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dempster

Heritage Woods of Newburgh

5.0
They helped without it feeling like it to the residents. Everyone was happy and alive!! Employees enjoyed their job.

Cedarhurst of Owensboro

5.0
The main reason we chose Cedarhurst of Owensboro was because it looks like a vacation home or a hotel! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff members! I do recommend this facility to others.

The Bungalows at Bowling Green

5.0
My father is a resident of the bungalows of bowling green. He loves it there. He has made friends and has become very active since being there. The food is good and his apartment is spacious. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a home away from home for their aging parent.

Dempster nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dempster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dempster, 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 Dempster 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 Dempster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dempster, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dempster 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 Dempster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dempster, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dempster 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 Dempster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dempster, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dempster 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 Dempster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dempster, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dempster 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 Dempster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dempster, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bungalows at Bowling Green, Cardinal Landing Memory Care and Chandler Park Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dempster, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 91 nursing homes facilities near Dempster, Kentucky. See the full list.
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