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5 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Heiman, KY

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kentucky is $5,074, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Fort Heiman area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Heiman, KY

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The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
62 reviews
9.6
Review score
62 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
8%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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I toured Brookdale, Murray Kentucky while researching assisted living facilities for my Father. I immediately felt Brookdale was the perfect fit. They offer a number of different levels of living...
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.
Brookdale Senior Living-Murray, KYWe say YES!We are an award-winning assisted living community serving seniors in Murray, Kentucky. We are located just a few minutes south of downtown, which provides our residents with easy access to shopping and dining venues. Our residents also enjoy attending...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
16 reviews
7.9
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
13%
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I would give a 5 on all. I honestly have zero complaints. We have had a fantastic experience. It's expensive but worth it for his care and he has his dog with him. We would absolutely recommend Charter...
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.
Designated in the 'Top Ten Places to Retire' in 'Where to Retire' magazine, the heart of the resort and retirement area of Kentucky Lake is the home of Charter Senior Living of Paris. Newly renovated in 2023, Charter Senior Living focuses on the whole person and offers excellent value. We are...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Heiman, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kentucky is $5,074 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kentucky vs. 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 state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeKentuckyU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,074/mo$5,847/mo13.2% below national median
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$5,830/mo16.2% below national median
Memory Care$6,155/mo$6,999/mo12.1% below national median
Independent Living$3,031/mo$3,520/mo13.9% below national median
Nursing Homes
Kentucky:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:13.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.2% below national median
Memory Care
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:12.1% below national median
Independent Living
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.9% below national median
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Nursing homes costs in Fort Heiman, KY, over time

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

Fort Heiman, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fort Heiman, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fort Heiman 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 average 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
Fort Heiman, KY$4,413/mo$4,417/mo-0.1%
Kentucky$4,544/mo$4,469/mo+1.7%
National$5,219/mo$5,070/mo+3.0%
Fort Heiman, KY
2024 average cost:$4,413/mo
2023 average cost:$4,417/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$4,469/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,219/mo
2023 average cost:$5,070/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Heiman

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Heiman

Charter Senior Living of Paris TN

4.5
What we like the most about the community is the friendly and attentive staff. Dad loves it here, he doesn't ask to go back to his old home. When I decided on Charter Senior Living in Paris, it was because residents were moving around on their own and socializing. They seemed happy.

Brookdale Murray

5.0
When we first toured Brookdale-for family member, we were MOST impressed with the facility and STAFF for what was needed. And they have continued to provide ALL facets of assistance...as it was explained, from minimal to maximum assistance.... The efficiency apartment is very large and roomy. ...
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Fort Heiman nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Heiman nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Heiman, 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 Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
1.5%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
12.9%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
14.9%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
1.8%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
12.9%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
0.8%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.4%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.7%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.8%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.4%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.4%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.4%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
1.8%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
1.1%
3.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Charter Senior Living of Paris TN and Glendale Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Heiman, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Fort Heiman, Kentucky. See the full list.
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