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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorton Branch, KY

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorton Branch, KY

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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dorton Branch, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dorton Branch is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cary, KY with an average of $3,230 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dorton Branch, KY, vs. nearby cities

Dorton Branch, KY
$3,339/mo
$3,594/mo

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

Dorton Branch, KY
$3,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,268/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,339/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorton Branch, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$3,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,447/mo

Senior living costs in Dorton Branch 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: Dorton Branch, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorton Branch, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,339/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,268/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,268/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,015/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dorton Branch, KY:$3,339/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dorton Branch, KY:$3,268/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dorton Branch, KY:$3,268/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dorton Branch, KY:$2,015/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorton Branch

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorton Branch

Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Wellington Manor Knoxville

4.0
Many of the workers are very nice, attentive, and caring. The facility is clean and well kept. I feel her medications and hygiene are well managed. I have run into some billing issues, I feel the facility is understaffed at times, and getting someone on the phone for updates, especially after ...
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TerraBella Morristown

5.0
The staff is very kind. They create a warm and home-like environment that sets the tone for residents to do the same. It seems like a family and has made my mom very comfortable during this transition. They have daily activities, monthly theme parties, celebrate residents birthdays, and their ...
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Dorton Branch nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton Branch nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton Branch, 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 Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton Branch, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton Branch, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton Branch, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton Branch, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton Branch 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 Dorton Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton Branch, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.3%
0.5%
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