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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brooks, KY

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44 Floor plans available
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After a serious fall and subsequent emergency spinal surgery I ended up in acute rehab, then sub acute rehab and finally I felt I needed some assisted living time before trying to go back to my challenging...
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.
Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
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2525 Floor plans available
9.5
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I would rank it is a 5.0. But, with anything there are always areas of improvement. However, knowing resources and other options in the community coupled with what I have seen, my father has personally...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Louisville, you'll enjoy the beautiful countryside, our inviting facilities and the excitement of the nearby city. We're conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, dining and regional attractions.
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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I would recommend to others. Also, when you don't know what to do, calling you guys was so helpful. You guys have been a huge help.
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.
Traditions at Beaumont is a peaceful assisted living community located in the Fern Creek area of southwest Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Our comfortable community provides a taste of country living while remaining easily accessible from any location in the greater metropolitan area. We...
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It is absolutely wonderful. We love the staff, she has had the absolute best experience. I would absolutely recommend it. Having a NP that comes to the facility, on-site PT, a pharmacy that packages...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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8.5
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I would give them a 5, staff all know residents names and provide special extra services for those who need them, like a lifelike baby doll or a box of large Legos for someone who needs to build things.
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.
At Creekside on Bardstown, our focus is to promote resident independence, so they may enjoy life to the fullest! Unlike many other senior living communities, our affordable monthly rates are “all inclusive” which gives families peace of mind knowing each month the rent rate will not fluctuate....
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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55 reviews
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Friendly- Clean- Reasonably priced. My only complaint was the food. Not very appetizing plus served same thing on a consistent basis. Based on the experience, yes I have recommend this community to other...
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.
Are you ready to live your best life?Here at our assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and play Bunco or join your new friends for a Zen spa day. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on fun ways to spend your day.We can...
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Don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone will have the answer. Yes I would definitely recommend Symphony at valley farms. It is a great facility.
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.
Situated near scenic Iroquois Park, Symphony at Valley Farms is a vibrant, warm senior living community located near Park Terrace Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as well as Valley Commons Shopping Center and many restaurants and other convenient shopping. Wake up every day in a safe,...
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43 reviews
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Great Dementia unit. Staff are very caring and seem to enjoy working with people with memory issues. My mother seems to be happy and has adapted well to her environment. I am very pleased with the facility....
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.
For over 50 years Wesley Manor has been the leader in providing personalized care in a secure, loving environment—at an affordable cost. As a non-profit organization, Wesley Manor has a distinct philosophy of care by being mission-driven rather than profit-driven. While newer facilities exist,...
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I chose this facility because I was in a time crunch and they had something available immediately. This facility is very clean and decorated nicely. They are pet they are a pet-friendly community which is...
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.
Residents of Franciscan Health Care Center can be found spending their afternoons in a number of ways, from dining at one of Louisville, Kentucky’s local restaurants, to shopping with friends at Jefferson Mall, or enjoying the tranquility of nearby Jefferson Forest, just to name a few!...
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I visited a few different places before recommending Rose Anna Hughes Home for my mother-in-law. As the director gave me a tour, I was impressed with the fact that she not only greeted every resident by name...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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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
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 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...
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.
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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.
Here Falcon crest we offer spacious 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartment homes as well as 2 bedroom condos and patio homes. All apartments have washer/dryer connections,and fully equipped kitchens. Our amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse,private cinema, pool,playground,and 24-hour...
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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.
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I picked this community because I liked the facility, and the rooms. I like the cleanliness. It's a nice location. I would recommend to others.
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.
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We live out of town but our family who lives in town and close to the community say the people there are very sweet, and since our loved one has moved in she has felt right at home. We would absolutely...
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.
Quality service with a commitment to excellence, that is Bee Hive Homes! Bee Hive Homes feature family style living in a residential setting for those who do not require full time skilled nursing care. The Bee Hive home is a planned environment, allowing for ten to fourteen residents to enjoy a...
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It has been a nice experience so far for us with this community. The apartments look very nice. The staff is great, they are quick to respond to my concerns. The community looks very well maintained. My only...
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.
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY is home to Overlook Terraces - a senior housing community with some of the most spectacular hilltop views to be found in the area. Here, a gorgeous home at an affordable price is combined with a prime location just minutes from downtown Louisville. Overlook...
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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: 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.
Woods of Glen Hill Manor is a housing apartment for seniors in quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Woods of Glen Hill Manor is surrounded by gorgeous landscaping of mature trees with plenty of room to relax and breathe. Our community is convenient to many...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Brooks, KY

The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $3,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Washington, KY with an average of $3,445 per month.

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

Brooks, KY
$3,616/mo
$3,621/mo

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

Brooks, KY
$3,616/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,571/mo
Independent Living
$3,616/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,850/mo
Studio
$4,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,684/mo

Senior living costs in Brooks 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: Brooks, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooks, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,616/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,571/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,571/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brooks, KY:$3,616/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brooks, KY:$4,571/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brooks, KY:$4,571/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brooks, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooks 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Brooks, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brooks 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
Brooks, KY$1,920/mo$2,092/mo-8.2%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Brooks, KY
2024 average cost:$1,920/mo
2023 average cost:$2,092/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooks

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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The Villages at Historic Silvercrest in New Albany, IN

5.0
I could have not found a better place for my loved one to go other then this place. The staff are absolutely outstanding and made sure to accommodate her needs to the best of there ability. She has had no complaints about the meals and loves participating in the activities they have available ...
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Brooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Magnolia Springs Louisville, StoryPoint Louisville South and Traditions at Beaumont are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooks, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Brooks, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Brooks, Kentucky are StoryPoint Middletown, Magnolia Springs Louisville and The Ashton on Dorsey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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