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10 Best Nursing Homes in Westwood, KY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Westwood 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood or another care type is right for you. Browse 32 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Westwood.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Russell Heights, Big Sandy Junction and West Russell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Boston, Portsmouth and North Moreland.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Westwood, KY
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My Father-in-law is here and we couldn’t be happier and we feel extremely blessed to have found Morning Pointe. I can’t say enough about them. The people are so kind and caring and the place is always clean....
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.
Conveniently located adjacent to Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and just six miles from downtown Ashland, Morning Pointe Ridge is a state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers another 16 apartments in The...
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Facility is bright and cheery. Staff go above and beyond. My Mom receives attentive care and she loves living there. She says she feels very safe knowing that someone will help her immediately if...
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.
Opened in 1997, River Bend House is the premier Assisted Living community in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Set among the schools of the local neighborhood, River Bend House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family...
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I like this community for the care that my father received here. The staff were caring and always professional in the care that was. The meals were outstanding. We would highly recommend the care of this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Wyngate at Rivers Edge is an assisted living community located in the serene village of Proctorville, Ohio within Lawrence County. Proctorville offers Wyngate Rivers Edge residents a hometown feeling with local eateries and fun outdoor amenities to keep minds with dementia occupied. Our...
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.
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: 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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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 Heritage Center - WV, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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 Westwood, KY
The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $4,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vanceburg, KY with an average of $3,050 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westwood, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westwood, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Westwood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Westwood
Wyngate at Rivers Edge in Proctorville, OH
5.0
Things have gone very well so far at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, it is a very nice place! The staff here is caring and professional, and they have a lot to offer the residents. They offer many different levels of care, from assisted living to high end memory care, and they have a doctor that lives ...
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Courtyard at Wheelersburg
5.0
Both parents are residing there. Place is always clean. Food is a great variety. Workers are all very pleasant. Plenty of activities and great caretakers when needed.
Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth, OH
5.0
So happy with the diligence of this nursing home! My grandfather was taken care of with an extreme sense of personal care and poise. With all the questionable nursing homes around, I'm happy with my family's decision to choose Pristine Senior Living!
Westwood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westwood, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Westwood 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 Westwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Westwood, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westwood 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 Westwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwood, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwood, KYNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwood, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morning Pointe of Russell, Courtyard at Wheelersburg and Wyngate at Rivers Edge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Westwood, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 32 nursing homes facilities near Westwood, Kentucky. See the full list.
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