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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton, KY

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zipAveragecost: $3,229

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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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47 reviews
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We liked the friendly people and clean facilities. It was nice having the unit vacuumed and mopped every week and the laundry done and folded.
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.
Brookdale Senior Living-Murray, KYWe say YES!We are an award-winning assisted living community serving seniors in Murray, Kentucky. We are located just a few minutes south of downtown, which provides our residents with easy access to shopping and dining venues. Our residents also enjoy attending...
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66 Floor plans available
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I'm so glad my sister was able to find a place where she could be happy and satisfied. After a stroke, she she was unable to live alone. She was surprised, bewildered, and anxious about the future. The...
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 heart of beautiful western Kentucky, Morningside of Mayfield provides a home-like atmosphere and family feel.  We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans which address the physical, spiritual,...
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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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 Benton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Benton is $3,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hardin, KY with an average of $2,705 per month.

Independent living costs in Benton, KY, vs. nearby cities

Benton, KY
$3,229/mo
$2,705/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, KY, vs. state and national averages

Benton, KY
$3,229/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,696/mo
Independent Living
$3,229/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, KY, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Benton 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: Benton, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,229/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,696/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,696/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benton, KY:$3,229/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Benton, KY:$3,696/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benton, KY:$3,696/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Benton

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Benton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton, 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 Benton 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 Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton 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 Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton 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 Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, The Bungalows at Mayfield and River's Bend Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Benton, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Benton, Kentucky is Brookdale Murray. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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