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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mercer County, KY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Mercer County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Mercer County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Mercer County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Mercer County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Mercer County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wyndham Meadows, Copper Run and Copperfield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Nicholasville, Danville and Lancaster.
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I would rate everything as a 5. My mom and stepdad are happy at McDowell Place. It's clean, the staff is friendly and caring. The dining manager is responsive to suggestions and they have lots of activities....
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.
McDowell Place of Danville is a unique independent and assisted living community, also offering respite and personal care. It is spacious, comfortable and finely appointed to make your stay, or that of a loved one, as pleasant as possible.What makes McDowell Place unique? Our people: We have 46...
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When I tell my kids everything the staff does for me they can't believe it! The staff is super sweet and go above and beyond to care for all of us!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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My loved one is currently a resident at Walker's Trail Senior Living and everything has been great for her at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The food and activities are great. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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15 reviews
When it comes to the meals and dining service, our loved one complains that the food is bland. It seems they are just fixing things like the school cafeteria. I wish it had more of a restaurant flare spices...
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.
Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods is a senior living community designed to help families grow closer as loved ones grow older. As a life plan community, we offer multiple levels of care at one address, with a lifestyle that balances active independence with trusted support. Residents enjoy a...
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We moved our mother from a luxury senior living community in Lexington, KY to Parkview Manor in Danville, where we now live, after she needed more skilled care than an independent community could offer. At...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Anyone who isn't able to deal with the huge variety tasks involved in daily life can benefit from taking residence at Parkview Manor assisted living homes. This assisted living community offers a variety of different living accommodations for those with or without medical problems. Regardless of...
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Felt right from the start! My dad needed extra help with his medications and with bathing. He wasn't eating very well at home and forgot to take his pills often. Morning Pointe has a nurse to give his pills...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Morning Pointe Senior Living The goal of Morning Pointe Assisted Living, Senior Living and The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence every day is to create Meaningful Days for the seniors we serve. Our mission is to be the provider of choice, offering exceptional and comprehensive quality...
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This facility is great and very clean. Staff is very nice and helpful. Everyone has a smile on their face. They have a screened in porch and it just feels like home. The food is ok, but they could improve...
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.
Come experience the Daisy Hill Difference! We encourage you to visit several senior living communities and then come visit us at Daisy Hill Senior Living. We are proud to not be a large, national 'cookie cutter' community. We know that each community should have it's own culture and personality....
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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
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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Mercer County, KY
The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $4,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lebanon, KY with an average of $3,277 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mercer County, KY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mercer County, KY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mercer County, KY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Mercer County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mercer County, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mercer County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mercer County
Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY
5.0
Dad is very happy there!
Everyone seems to be on the same wavelength on resident care. They are friendly and very helpful.
When we looked at other places, Cedarhurst was far above the others!
Dominion of Frankfort
4.4
Staff interaction/communication is excellent. They are taking very good care of mother in law. They relieved us of a big burden and have been wonderful. I would recommend to others, and I already have.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
5.0
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place it has turned out to be the perfect fit for my father and I am impressed. All of the staff have been so amazing and I am very comfortable with the quality of care he is receiving. The administration team has been helpful in making the ...
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Mercer County review score based on 26 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 12 Mercer County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mercer County 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
Mercer County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mercer County 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 26 reviews of 12 Mercer County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mercer County 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.Mercer County, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Mercer County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer 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 Mercer County 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 Mercer County 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%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer County 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 Mercer County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer County 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 Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer County 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 Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer County 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 Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mercer County
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 Mercer County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Place of Danville, Cedarhurst of Nicholasville and Cedarhurst of Beaumont are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mercer County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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