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zipAveragecost: $2,756

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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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48 reviews
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The facility is clean and the price was better for us compared to others in the area. The staff are wonderful! All very helpful. The food is just ok.
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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7.7
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i am so very happy with this facility. my mom who i reluctantly put here also very happy. the entire staff is always so helpful and smiling. i could not have found a better place for my mom i suggest you...
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.
Designated in the 'Top Ten Places to Retire' in 'Where to Retire' magazine, the heart of the resort and retirement area of Kentucky Lake is the home of Charter Senior Living of Paris. Newly renovated in 2023, Charter Senior Living focuses on the whole person and offers excellent value. We are...
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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.
What are you looking for in a Retirement Community?  Is it friendly staff? Delicious food prepared on site?Fun activities and a social environment?A spacious 2 bedroom suite?Full size refrigerator and microwave?Lots of cabinet space and a double sinkIn a kitchenette?Private garden...
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Fort Heiman, KY

The average cost of senior living in Fort Heiman is $2,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crofton, KY with an average of $2,367 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Heiman, KY, vs. nearby cities

Fort Heiman, KY
$2,756/mo
$3,189/mo
$3,005/mo

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

Fort Heiman, KY
$2,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Heiman, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,492/mo
Independent Living
$2,756/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Heiman, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,145/mo
Studio
$4,938/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,485/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,755/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Heiman 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: Fort Heiman, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Heiman, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,756/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,492/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,492/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Heiman, KY:$2,756/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Heiman, KY:$3,492/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Heiman, KY:$3,492/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Heiman

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Heiman

Charter Senior Living of Paris TN

5.0
We picked this community because of the location. Convenience for my Father to visit her. She had a one bedroom apartment. They allowed my Father to stay over night with her occasionally.

Brookdale Murray

5.0
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.

Fort Heiman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Heiman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Heiman, 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 Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Heiman 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 Fort Heiman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Heiman, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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