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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gainesway, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gainesway 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 Gainesway, KY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Limestone Street, we specialize in personalized, quality skilled nursing in a homelike environment. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, we are proud to serve the needs of our community. Our CARF-accredited facility is designed for people...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Gainesway, KY

The average cost of senior living in Gainesway is $4,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berea, KY with an average of $3,746 per month.

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

Gainesway, KY
$4,368/mo
$4,395/mo

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

Gainesway, KY
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$4,473/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,368/mo

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

Senior living costs in Gainesway 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: Gainesway, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGainesway, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,368/mo$4,162/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$4,473/mo$4,146/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,473/mo$4,162/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$3,037/mo$3,070/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Gainesway, KY:$4,368/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Gainesway, KY:$4,473/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Gainesway, KY:$4,473/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Gainesway, KY:$3,037/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gainesway, KY, over time

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

Gainesway, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Gainesway, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gainesway 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
Gainesway, KY$5,447/mo$5,015/mo+8.6%
Kentucky$4,746/mo$4,532/mo+4.7%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Gainesway, KY
2024 average cost:$5,447/mo
2023 average cost:$5,015/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,746/mo
2023 average cost:$4,532/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Gainesway

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gainesway

Morning Pointe of Lexington-East

5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Friendship Towers Assisted Living in Lexington, KY

5.0
It was the best fit for my mother, the physical layout, the activities available, the friendly and caring people, easy communication access, it is close to my home, within our budget. I would recommend to others.

Rose Mary C. Brooks Place a CCRC in Winchester, KY

5.0
This facility is great with family and the residence, they were patient with everyone. The food was amazing and they had a chef on staff. I would recommend this facility to others

Gainesway nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesway nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesway, 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 Gainesway 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 Gainesway that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gainesway, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.1%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.7%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesway 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 Gainesway Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gainesway, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.6%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesway 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 Gainesway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesway, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesway 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 Gainesway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesway, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesway 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 Gainesway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesway, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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