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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.
Along the banks of the Ohio River lies a town where the past is preserved, the future is bright, and the present full of opportunity. City streets are lined with historic architecture, parks are thick with old growth trees, and something exciting is happening around every corner. Welcome to...
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I would recommend the community. The best part of the community is they take care of my loved one, this allows us to be family. There is nothing at this time that I would change about the community.
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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.
Conveniently located next to Homewood Suites and across the street from Meijers Department Store in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living Community on 5.11 acres. At Morning Pointe you will find assistance with medication,...
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The Lantern has an honest and trustworthy staff. I really respect the nurses, administration, and staff. [Removed], the maintenance guy, was very personable and took up with my dad immediately. I do think...
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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.
Conveniently located at 225 Ruccio Way adjacent to Morning Pointe of Lexington Senior Living off of Reynolds Road and near Fayette Mall, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington is a single-level, state-of-the-art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence specially designed for seniors with dementia and...
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I love this place and so does my mother!!! They keep moms mind working on the lantern. There has been some staffing change in the past year but has not been an issue from us. My mom is higher functioning and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 near St. Joseph's Hospital East off Richmond Road, just south of Man O'War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Lexington-East is a single-level, state-of-the-art Senior Living community on ten acres. The facility also offers The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care...
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My mother-in law stayed here for her rehab for knee replacement. She was treated like a queen! Great people and beautiful community to be in. We walked out by the lake at sunset and sat near the gazebo...
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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.
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.
Berkeley Square is a beautiful, lively community with private, tree-lined streets, custom homes and apartments. Moving to our community provides you with a gorgeous home, friendly neighbors, and security for the future while offering various activities and entertainment. Living at Berkeley Square...
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The people that work here are the sweetest warm loving people that I want taking care of my mother. The food is home cooked! It always smells so good! They are always cleaning all the time! You can tell they...
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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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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The spring/summer of 2023 hasn't been easy on my dad. He has been in and out of the hospital 5 times since April. We are so grateful that Eastgatespring and it's caring staff have been there to support us...
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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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.
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.
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They are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
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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.
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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The staff gave a wonderful tour of the community. This would have been my first choice except that the apt was just too small for what I was looking for. The community was beautiful and the pricing was...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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, 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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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The staff are very friendly. very helpful, and very caring. They do the best they can do to meet my mother's needs. I chose The Glen because it was in close proximity to my house and it seemed as good as...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Knoxville, KY
The average cost of senior living in Knoxville is $5,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falmouth, KY with an average of $2,903 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Knoxville, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Knoxville, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Knoxville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Knoxville, KY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Knoxville, KY
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VA benefits in Kentucky
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Medicare and Medicaid in Kentucky
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What families are saying about assisted living in Knoxville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Knoxville
Ashton Grove in Georgetown, KY
4.0
What our family likes the most about the Ashton Grove community is the location and all of [name removed] help that was given. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provision Living at West Clermont near Eastgate in Batavia, OH
4.4
This is a good place to live. There is a shortage of staff currently; however, this is everywhere.
The communication with the staff is good if I have questions. The food is okay most of the time for my friend.
Rest Assured Senior Living in Amelia, OH
5.0
This community is a good fit and has a positive environment. The staff are taking good care of my uncle. We are also happy with the staff and all they do for my uncle. Communication between our advocate and community is good. If anyone needs senior care, I would recommend them
Knoxville review score based on 645 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 645 reviews of 161 Knoxville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Knoxville review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Knoxville review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Knoxville assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 645 reviews of 161 Knoxville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Knoxville resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Knoxville, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
4.0
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Value for cost*
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Knoxville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knoxville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Knoxville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knoxville, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.6%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Knoxville assisted living
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 Knoxville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knoxville, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knoxville assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Knoxville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knoxville, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Knoxville assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Knoxville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knoxville assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Knoxville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knoxville, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
36%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Knoxville
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Knoxville protect seniors.
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Home Sweet Home Adult Living, Legacy Living of Florence and Trustwell Living at Fairfield Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Knoxville, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 176 assisted living facilities near Knoxville, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Knoxville, Kentucky are Home Sweet Home Adult Living, Legacy Living of Florence and StoryPoint Fairfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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