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10 Best Nursing Homes in Short Town, KY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Short Town 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 Short Town, 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 Short Town or another care type is right for you. Browse 60 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Short Town.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kyles Ford, Darnell Town and Pocket.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kyles Ford, Darnell Town and Pocket.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Short Town, KY
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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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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 - Hillside, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social needs of...
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Short Town, KY
The average cost of senior living in Short Town is $4,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleming-Neon, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Short Town, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Short Town, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Short Town
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Short Town
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, TN
5.0
The staff do an incredible job keeping the community clean, and they really took to our loved one fairly quickly we have not had any problems with their friendliness. They have continued to just go above and beyond for us. The activities director is wonderful, she has many different things going ...
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Short Town nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Short Town nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Short Town, 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 Short Town 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 Short Town that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Short Town, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Short Town 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 Short Town Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Short Town, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Short Town 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 Short Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Short Town, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Short Town 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 Short Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Short Town, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Short Town 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 Short Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Short Town, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
0.4%
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Brookdale Colonial Heights, Brookdale Rock Springs and Preston Place 2 are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Short Town, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Short Town
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- Darnell Town, Virginia
- Pocket, Virginia
- Kincer Mill, Virginia
- Van, Virginia
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- Penn Lee, Virginia
- Maness, Virginia
- Dunbar, Virginia
- Andover, Virginia
- Arno, Virginia
- Holmes Mill, Kentucky
- Osaka, Virginia
- Benedict, Virginia
- Derby, Virginia
- Turners Siding, Virginia
- St. Charles, Virginia
- Darbyville, Virginia
- Henegartown, Virginia
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