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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sinking Fork, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork, 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 Sinking Fork or another care type is right for you. Browse 79 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sinking Fork.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sinking Fork, KY

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Photo of Poplar Grove Rest Home
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.
Photo of The Paragon of Madisonville
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.
Photo of Ahava Healthcare
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.
Photo of Clarksville Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Palmer Place
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, 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.
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: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Photo of The Courtyard
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.
Photo of Whitehaven Assisted Care Living
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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Photo of Russellville Active Day Ctr
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.
Photo of Russellville Health Care Manor
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.
Photo of Fern Terrace of Murray LLC
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.
Photo of Glendale Place
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.
Photo of Sunny Acres Inc 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Sinking Fork, KY

The average cost of senior living in Sinking Fork is $3,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Providence, KY with an average of $2,559 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sinking Fork, KY, vs. nearby cities

Sinking Fork, KY
$3,595/mo
$3,580/mo

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

Sinking Fork, KY
$3,595/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,505/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,595/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sinking Fork, KY, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Sinking Fork 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: Sinking Fork, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSinking Fork, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,595/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,470/mo$4,146/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,505/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,475/mo$3,070/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Sinking Fork, KY:$3,595/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sinking Fork, KY:$3,470/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sinking Fork, KY:$3,505/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sinking Fork, KY:$2,475/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sinking Fork, KY, over time

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

Sinking Fork, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Sinking Fork, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sinking Fork 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
Sinking Fork, KY$3,602/mo$3,923/mo-8.2%
Kentucky$4,084/mo$3,881/mo+5.2%
National$5,052/mo$4,823/mo+4.7%
Sinking Fork, KY
2024 average cost:$3,602/mo
2023 average cost:$3,923/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,084/mo
2023 average cost:$3,881/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,052/mo
2023 average cost:$4,823/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sinking Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sinking Fork

Dogwood Bend in Clarksville, TN

5.0
Upon visiting Dogwood Bend on multiple occasions I observed that the atmosphere of this community is pleasant and clean. There has always been someone to greet me at the door each time. Everyone at Dogwood Bend keeps a smile on their face and was very approachable which also allows the morale of ...
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Jubilee House on Warfield in Clarksville, TN

4.0
The Jubliee was a far better place than the Nursing Home we came from. The Nursing Home was only interested in money and how they could make sure we stayed with them. They let him fall several times and did not report immediately to me. I believe they wanted him hurt so there was no choice for ...
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Hometown Manor of Russellville

4.6
My mom feels at home here and constantly tells me the food is good! They have a wonderful leader in Russellville and the staff is always nice. We are fortunate to have a nice facility in our community. It has worked out very good for our family.

Sinking Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sinking Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sinking Fork, 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 Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sinking Fork, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sinking Fork, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sinking Fork, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sinking Fork, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sinking Fork, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville, Brookdale Clarksville and Brookdale Murray are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sinking Fork, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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