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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem, KY

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Photo of Brookdale Murray
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This is a great place for mom. Very clean and nice apartment. Very attentive staff. Excellent care for medications, cleaning laundry, just push the button if you need anything they are there quickly. I...
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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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...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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A few months ago I began searching for assisted living for mother. After touring and visiting facilities, I can say that [name removed] was the absolute best at helping me decide the level of care for mom...
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.
Located in the Lone Oak area of Paducah, Morningside of Paducah offers assisted living services in a gracious home-like setting.  In addition to a variety of apartment styles in assisted living, we offer secure memory support services in apartments specifically built with the needs of our...
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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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.
At Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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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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This is a real nice place to live and the staff is very dependable and helpful. I have enjoyed being here and meeting all the staff and people that live here. Food is fair and most of the time it’s...
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.
Jackson Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Jackson Oaks is a proud member of the Paducah Community. We're conveniently close to all that the city has to offer, with shopping, excellent healthcare and exciting restaurants just minutes from your door. ...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns....
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.
Gaither Suites at West Park is the only residential care home that offers both state license personal care and certified assisted living in Paducah KY.Single-story residential settingPrivate full baths and kitchenettesAll utilities, including basic cable TVDelicious meals served in the elegant...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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I would recommend Brookstone of Harrisburg to other families. I thought it was clean, and a positive environment. The activities and food were good. I didn't have a lot of interactions with the staff, but...
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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Photo of Oak Ridge Senior Living
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I can not say enough about how great the entire staff is. They have gone out of their way to make you comfortable . We have good communication with the staff. They keep the community very clean. The door to...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive lifestyle, then we invite you to look at Oak Ridge Senior Living! Located in Madisonville, KY, Oak Ridge is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship, convenience and...
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Photo of W.B. Sanders Retirement
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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
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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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
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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They took very good care of my father at New Haven Assisted Living, and they advocated for him when he had challenges. There was one employee that got a little too friendly with him and gave him her...
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 beautiful town of Marion in Kentucky, New Haven Assisted Living is the best choice as the new home for your loved one. Known for our home-like atmosphere and high staff to resident ratio, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care and attention for your family member. ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of New Haven Assisted Living - Paducah
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.
Photo of Twin Oaks at Metropolis Independent Living
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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...
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 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: 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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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
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
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 Salem, KY

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $2,937 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Providence, KY with an average of $2,559 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, KY vs. nearby cities

Salem, KY
$2,937/mo
$3,196/mo
$3,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, KY vs. the state and national average

Salem, KY
$2,937/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem vs. other types of senior living

$3,507/mo
Independent Living
$2,937/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Salem, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$3,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,109/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Salem over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

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.

Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem 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
7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
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Brookdale Murray, Rivercrest Place and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 56 independent living facilities near Salem, Kentucky. See the full list.

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