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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kansas, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kansas 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kansas.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Hill, Avondale Heights and Rowlandtown.
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Photo of The Neighborhood at Paducah
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33 Floor plans available
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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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I would give Rivercrest Place 4 for overall rating but 5 for all of the subcategories (eg, friendliness, cleanliness, etc). Maintenance is not responsive to requests and they need to be submitted numerous...
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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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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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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Staff is wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable. I give Gaither 5. Activities are well planned out and there is always something going on.
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 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: 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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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...

Cost of nursing homes in Kansas, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $3,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kuttawa, KY with an average of $3,428 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kansas, KY, vs. nearby cities

Kansas, KY
$3,760/mo
$3,590/mo
$3,760/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kansas, KY, vs. state and national averages

Kansas, KY
$3,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kansas, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,711/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,760/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kansas, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$4,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,263/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,004/mo

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kansas, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKansas, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,760/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,711/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,711/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,059/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kansas, KY:$3,760/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kansas, KY:$3,711/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kansas, KY:$3,711/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kansas, KY:$3,059/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kansas, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Kansas 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.

Kansas, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Kansas, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kansas 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kansas, KY$4,270/mo$4,121/mo+3.6%
Kentucky$4,511/mo$4,022/mo+12.2%
National$5,322/mo$4,973/mo+7.0%
Kansas, KY
2024 average cost:$4,270/mo
2023 average cost:$4,121/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,511/mo
2023 average cost:$4,022/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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 nursing homes in Kansas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kansas

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.

Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
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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Kansas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kansas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kansas, 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 Kansas 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 Kansas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kansas, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kansas 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 Kansas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kansas, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kansas 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 Kansas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kansas, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kansas 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 Kansas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kansas, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kansas 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 Kansas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kansas, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.5%
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