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Photo of The Bungalows at Bowling Green
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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20 reviews
9.6
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My father moved in to the Bungalows in Bowling Green about six months ago. He was grumpy and made it very clear. He did not want to be there. It took him a little while to come out of his room and explore...
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.
Located conveniently on Campbell Lane, Morningside of Bowling Green has provided a home-like atmosphere for seniors since 1999. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans that address the physical, spiritual, intellectual,...
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9.4
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24 reviews
9.4
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24 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
4%
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The staff have been wonderful, kind, caring, and compassionate .I would highly recommend this facility. The director is amazing and quickly takes care of any concerns. As I mentioned, the staff is caring and...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Chandler Memory Care, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been thoughtfully designed to provide a therapeutic, warm, and welcoming environment with optimum security and safety. Our Memory Care allows a person experiencing memory loss to maintain a level of independence. Our residents will...
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9.3
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25 reviews
9.3
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25 reviews
5 star
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24%
3 star
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0%
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Staff have been great to work with, overall they have assisted my mom with many daily tasks. Unfortunately when mom says she does not want to shower they don't push. They need to insist. Mom likes the food...
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.
Located in the beautiful, historic city of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Chandler Park Assisted Living Community is the perfect place to call home. Bowling Green is a bustling city, with lots of history, and lots to do. Home to the GM Corvette Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum, the...
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We have been very impressed with our experience at Village Manor. The facility is clean, doesn’t have an odor. The staff have been friendly and the food is decent. We have peace of mind that they do have...
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.
At Village Manor in Bowling Green, we offer a lifestyle complete with all the comforts and conveniences of a senior living community. We invite you to plan the next exciting chapter of your life here among wonderful neighbors, deluxe amenities, and elegant surroundings. We take a modern approach...
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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: 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: 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.
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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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 assisted living in Dunbar, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dunbar is $4,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Central City, KY with an average of $3,081 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dunbar, KY, vs. nearby cities

Dunbar, KY
$4,699/mo
$3,888/mo

Assisted living costs in Dunbar, KY, vs. state and national averages

Dunbar, KY
$4,699/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dunbar, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,699/mo
$4,699/mo

Assisted living costs in Dunbar, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$4,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,850/mo

Senior living costs in Dunbar vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dunbar, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunbar, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$4,699/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,699/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,316/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dunbar, KY:$4,699/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dunbar, KY:$4,699/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dunbar, KY:$4,316/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dunbar, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunbar and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dunbar, KYKY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Dunbar, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dunbar have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dunbar, KY$3,932/mo$3,721/mo+5.7%
Kentucky$3,888/mo$3,554/mo+9.4%
National$4,793/mo$4,555/mo+5.2%
Dunbar, KY
2024 average cost:$3,932/mo
2023 average cost:$3,721/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,888/mo
2023 average cost:$3,554/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,793/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dunbar, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dunbar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dunbar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dunbar

The Bungalows at Bowling Green

5.0
My father is a resident of the bungalows of bowling green. He loves it there. He has made friends and has become very active since being there. The food is good and his apartment is spacious. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a home away from home for their aging parent.

Village Manor in Bowling Green, KY

5.0
We have been very impressed with our experience at Village Manor. The facility is clean, doesn’t have an odor. The staff have been friendly and the food is decent. We have peace of mind that they do have higher levels of care if needed.

Cardinal Landing Memory Care in Bowling Green, KY

5.0
My husband has been at Cardinal Landing Memory Care for almost a year. We are so happy that we decided on this facility. Our very first day when we walked in, it was so welcoming and didn't look anything like other facilities that we visited. Everything looked brand new, and the rooms were ...
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Dunbar review score based on 35 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 13 Dunbar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunbar 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

Dunbar review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Dunbar, KY13 facilities
9.1
Morgantown, KY17 facilities
9.1
Woodbury, KY11 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunbar 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 35 reviews of 13 Dunbar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dunbar 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.
Dunbar, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dunbar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunbar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar 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 Dunbar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunbar, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunbar 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 Dunbar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunbar, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunbar 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 Dunbar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunbar, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunbar 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 Dunbar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunbar, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dunbar 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 Dunbar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunbar, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dunbar

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dunbar protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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