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10 Best Nursing Homes in Carter County, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Carter County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Carter County, KY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Carter County or another care type is right for you. Browse 84 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Carter County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brady, Russell Heights and West Russell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pond Run, Kennvale and Quincy.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Carter County, KY

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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, Independent 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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Chateau Grove SL Inc.Chateau Grove is a senior living center in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia. It’s conveniently located just off of Interstate Highway 64. Chateau Grove has a lovely Tudor architectural style which gives it a warm and welcoming feel. The grounds are beautifully kept...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Carter County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Carter County is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Liberty, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carter County, KY vs. nearby counties

Carter County, KY
$3,724/mo
$3,758/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carter County, KY vs. the state and national average

Carter County, KY
$3,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carter County vs. other types of senior living

$3,534/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,724/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Carter County, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,657/mo
Studio
$3,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,633/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,037/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,320/mo

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 nursing homes in Carter County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carter County

Wyngate at Rivers Edge in Proctorville, OH

5.0
Things have gone very well so far at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, it is a very nice place! The staff here is caring and professional, and they have a lot to offer the residents. They offer many different levels of care, from assisted living to high end memory care, and they have a doctor that lives ...
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Courtyard at Wheelersburg

5.0
Both parents are residing there. Place is always clean. Food is a great variety. Workers are all very pleasant. Plenty of activities and great caretakers when needed.

Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth, OH

5.0
So happy with the diligence of this nursing home! My grandfather was taken care of with an extreme sense of personal care and poise. With all the questionable nursing homes around, I'm happy with my family's decision to choose Pristine Senior Living!

Carter County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carter County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Carter County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carter County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carter County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carter County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Carter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland, Cave Run Manor and Morning Pointe of Russell are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carter County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 84 nursing homes facilities near Carter County, Kentucky. See the full list.

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