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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kayjay, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kayjay 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 Kayjay, 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 Kayjay or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kayjay.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Noetown, Stony Fork Junction and Wallsend.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kayjay, KY

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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
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
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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, Independent 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.
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...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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 Kayjay, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kayjay is $3,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hyden, KY with an average of $3,400 per month.

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

Kayjay, KY
$3,668/mo
$3,594/mo

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

Kayjay, KY
$3,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,594/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,668/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,400/mo
Studio
$4,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,666/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,585/mo

Senior living costs in Kayjay 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: Kayjay, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKayjay, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,668/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,594/mo$4,146/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,594/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,653/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kayjay, KY:$3,668/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kayjay, KY:$3,594/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Kayjay, KY:$3,594/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kayjay, KY:$2,653/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kayjay, KY, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Kayjay, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kayjay 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
Kayjay, KY$4,293/mo$3,976/mo+8.0%
Kentucky$4,454/mo$4,004/mo+11.3%
National$5,286/mo$4,970/mo+6.4%
Kayjay, KY
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,976/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,004/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,286/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kayjay

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kayjay

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Kayjay nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kayjay nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kayjay, 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 Kayjay 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 Kayjay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kayjay 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 Kayjay Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kayjay 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 Kayjay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kayjay 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 Kayjay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kayjay 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 Kayjay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kayjay, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
0.5%
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Highlands Square, Emory Ridge and Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kayjay, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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