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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Princeton, KY

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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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Sharing attributes of W B SANDERS: 1) Community Areas. For example: TV and nice furnishing to sit on and enjoy watching TV alone or with others. 2) Security. Which I found to be quite ...
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.
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: 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.
New Haven Assisted Living - PaducahNew Haven Assisted Living is a resident’s home away from home, nestled in the cozy city of Paducah, Kentucky. The area is dotted with natural parks and stands at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee River. Bob Noble Park, located less than half a mile from...
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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: 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
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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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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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.
Elkton Arms is a senior apartment complex located close to the downtown area of the city of Elkton, KY., the seat of Todd County. This idyllic little peaceful community is perfect for the 55 and older set desire peace and quiet. The small-town flavor exuded by the small, quaint community will be...
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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.
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: 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.
At Twin Oaks at Metropolis, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Metropolis area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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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 Princeton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Princeton is $2,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crofton, KY with an average of $2,367 per month.

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

Princeton, KY
$2,787/mo
$2,863/mo

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

Princeton, KY
$2,787/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,444/mo
Independent Living
$2,787/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,352/mo
Studio
$3,981/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Princeton 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: Princeton, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrinceton, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,787/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,408/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,444/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Princeton, KY:$2,787/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Princeton, KY:$3,408/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Princeton, KY:$3,444/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Princeton, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Princeton 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
Princeton, KY$3,297/mo$3,098/mo+6.4%
Kentucky$3,021/mo$2,640/mo+14.5%
National$3,160/mo$3,006/mo+5.1%
Princeton, KY
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,021/mo
2023 average cost:$2,640/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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 Princeton

Recent reviews for independent living in Princeton

The Neighborhood at Paducah

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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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Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

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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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Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

4.3
We chose Arcadia because she was able to transition to assisted living easily and the overall aesthetics of the facility, it was very pretty. It was also convenient to family members. The food was really good but recently in the last 2 weeks she has been complaining about it, I am not sure if ...
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Princeton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Princeton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Princeton, 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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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
2.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Princeton 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 Princeton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Princeton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Princeton 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 Princeton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Holiday Jackson Oaks and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Princeton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 57 independent living facilities near Princeton, Kentucky. See the full list.

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

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