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Photo of The Willows at Citation (Memory Care Opening Fall 2018)
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The most excellent place ever!! Great staff, great food, Great facility. The food variety was really nice and you could request them to make something else if you did like what they were serving I...
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.
Home to friendly people, a vibrant culture, and miles of verdant hills lined with perfect white fences, Lexington is a city known all over the world for its horses and its hospitality. It’s also the perfect place for a health campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Those that...
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From a close and personal , one year, experience at Morning Point Senior [removed] I am sure whoever is looking to relocate a Mom or a Dad to a senior living community would relate to our story.When it...
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.
Morning Pointe is a retirement community that specializes in Senior Living and Alzheimer's Memory Care. We provide a comfortable home-like environment with the benefit of providing assistance, special services and nursing care when needed. Conveniently located near Watterson Trail at 4711 South...
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I think it's an exceptional value with today's cost of living. The owner and daily manager of the facility have been quite helpful the few times we talked. We picked this community because of the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Riverside Meadows welcomes and invites you, your family, and your friends on-site to visit the senior living home. Our mission is to provide comfort, quality and security. Our staff is experienced to help you and your loved one to make this residence their home. We provide a flat affordable...
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My mother in law absolutely loves it here. It has been a journey getting here. She was in one that was very expensive. No activities to be had and the staff was not friendly at all. After 3 months, she...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Eastgate Village is a retirement community that offers independent living with services such as meals, housekeeping, transportation and limited assistance.
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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...
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.
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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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadow Creek Townhomes is an affordable senior apartments for seniors 55 and older located in the beautiful country town of Warsaw, Gallatin County, Kentucky. Meadow Creek is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, parks, and more, being in walking distance to town. At...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadow Creek Townhomes is an affordable senior apartments for seniors 55 and older located in the beautiful country town of Warsaw, Gallatin County, Kentucky. Meadow Creek is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, parks, and more, being in walking distance to town. At...
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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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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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Carson, KY

The average cost of senior living in Carson is $3,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Owenton, KY with an average of $1,370 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carson, KY vs. nearby cities

Carson, KY
$3,629/mo
$3,560/mo
$2,879/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carson, KY vs. the state and national average

Carson, KY
$3,629/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carson vs. other types of senior living

$4,696/mo
Independent Living
$3,629/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carson, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,483/mo
Studio
$4,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,462/mo

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 independent living in Carson

Recent reviews for independent living in Carson

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Village Crossing Retirement Resort in Louisville, KY

5.0
I chose Lake Forest Village because of all of the things above that are 5's. I looked at others and none of them even compared. Everything is all inclusive here, there are no extra charges for anything. The food is amazing, I would give it a 6 out of 5. I would recommend them to others looking.

Brookdale Finneytown (Offering HealthPlus) in Cincinnati, OH

3.9
The staff was very nice, but there seemed to be a lot of turnover. I would usually be the one to initiate communication, but they would let me know if she fell. Housekeeping couldn't keep Mom's clothes together. She had other people's clothes, at times. Her bathroom didn't smell good. When ...
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Carson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carson independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carson, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Carson independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carson independent 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 independent living communities in Carson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carson, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and Legacy Living of Florence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carson, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 215 independent living facilities near Carson, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carson, Kentucky are StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and Legacy Living of Florence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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