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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wheeler, KY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wheeler 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 Wheeler, 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 Wheeler or another care type is right for you. Browse 67 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wheeler.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Noetown, Stony Fork Junction and Wallsend.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lily Grove, Duo and Clouds.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Wheeler, 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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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.
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...
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
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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...
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
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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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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 Wheeler, KY
The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $3,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hyden, KY with an average of $3,400 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wheeler, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wheeler
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wheeler
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.
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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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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Wheeler nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wheeler 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 Wheeler Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
0.4%
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The Pointe at Lifespring, Highlands Square and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wheeler, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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