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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin County, KY

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Franklin County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Franklin County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Franklin County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Leesway, Mcconnell's Trace and Marehaven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Georgetown, Frankfort and Shelbyville.

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zipAveragecost: $2,504

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5 on all 8 categories. There are so many activities for the residents. Always something going on. I've eaten lunch with my brother and there were good options if I didn't like the main course. The food is...
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.
Conveniently located near local shopping, the Capitol, Governor's Mansion and Juniper Park, Ashwood Place is just minutes from Interstate 64. We are a beautiful retirement community, offering an active lifestyle for independent living residents. Step inside our doors, and discover charming...
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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and staff is very helpful and attentive to needs. Yes, we would recommend Dominion of Frankfort to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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.
Emily Apartments is located in Frankfort, which is the capital city of the Bluegrass.  Frankfort has been named one of the most livable small cities due to its affordable housing and cost of living.  This area is rich in landscape, architecture, and history and is also known for its generous...
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Surrounded by lush landscaping in a beautiful country setting, privacy and beauty are yours within this Seniors only community offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. Situated in Frankfort, the city named as one of the most livable small cities in the United States for its abundance of...
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Cost of independent living in Franklin County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $2,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corinth, KY with an average of $1,797 per month.

Independent living costs in Franklin County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, KY
$2,504/mo
$2,538/mo

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

Franklin County, KY
$2,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin County, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,346/mo
Independent Living
$2,504/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,663/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,198/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin County 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: Franklin County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,504/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,346/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,346/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Franklin County, KY:$2,504/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin County, KY:$4,346/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Franklin County, KY:$4,346/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin County 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 Franklin County, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Franklin County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Franklin County, KY$2,395/mo$2,741/mo-12.6%
Kentucky$2,579/mo$2,502/mo+3.1%
National$2,813/mo$2,796/mo+0.6%
Franklin County, KY
2024 average cost:$2,395/mo
2023 average cost:$2,741/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,579/mo
2023 average cost:$2,502/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Franklin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin County

Elk River Senior in Georgetown, KY

5.0
At Elk River Senior everything seems good. I have no complaints. Everything here gets five stars from me. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is a good value. I am very pleased with this facility.

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

Ashwood Place in Frankfort, KY

4.1
We chose Ashwood Place because of the close proximity to me, their physicians, hospital, and costs. Facility and staff are great! Food services are inconsistent. A big portion of what we pay is for the food service and feel it should improve--a lot. Seniors obviously need good nutrition.

Franklin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin County, 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 Franklin County 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 Franklin 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County 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 Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
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 Franklin County 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 Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
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
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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Ashwood Place, Dominion of Frankfort and Morning Pointe of Frankfort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Franklin County, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Franklin County, Kentucky is Magnolia Springs Lexington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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