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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whitley County, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whitley County 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 Whitley County, 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 Whitley County or another care type is right for you. Browse 31 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Whitley County.

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 Highcliff, Newcomb and Wooldridge.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Whitley County, KY

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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: 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.
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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.
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: 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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Whitley County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Whitley County is $3,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yaden, KY with an average of $2,595 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitley County, KY vs. nearby counties

Whitley County, KY
$3,871/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitley County, KY vs. the state and national average

Whitley County, KY
$3,871/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitley County vs. other types of senior living

$3,764/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,871/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Whitley County, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,096/mo
Studio
$4,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,440/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Whitley County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Whitley County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whitley County

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.

BeeHive Homes of Powell in Knoxville, TN

5.0
I was very impressed with The Beehive however my loved one had to go to memory care. Very friendly and clean. The meals were good and they could request different food especially for breakfast. The staff were friendly and caring. The cost was about the same as others. I chose it because it had ...
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Emory Ridge in Powell, TN

4.0
There is always room for improvement. But I visit my sister every week but not on the same day and the facility is always immaculate everyone is very nice they treat my sister well . They try to involve my sister but her Alzheimer's is getting worse as far as cost it seems fair. She was in ...
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Whitley County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitley County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitley County, 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 Whitley County 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 Whitley County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitley County 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 Whitley County 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
19.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitley County 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 Whitley County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitley County 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 Whitley County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitley County 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 Whitley County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
0.4%
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Highlands Square, Emory Ridge and Wellington Manor Knoxville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whitley County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 31 nursing homes facilities near Whitley County, Kentucky. See the full list.

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