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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lincoln 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln or another care type is right for you. Browse 51 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lincoln.

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Photo of Highlands Square
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The staff is very friendly and nice. They are prompt when you call for them. The food is amazing and the chef helped me lower my blood sugar. I am proud to call this place my home, I have been here for...
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 Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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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The community is very accommodating with my loved one and getting them situated into the community. The communication is very good with the family and the staff. They recently switched directors and it is...
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.
OverviewBluegrass Senior Living aims to empower residents with the right amount of support, free from the concerns of home upkeep and chores. Instead, residents can enjoy the social benefits of community living with the benefit of top-notch amenities and programs to ensure their future happiness...
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The staff care is wonderful and they are very friendly. They are very good at communication and call all of the time about my loved one's care. She is hard to deal with but the nurses are very nice and they...
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.
Beech Tree Manor is proud to have been serving the citizens of Jellico, TN for many years. We are conveniently located just off I-75, directly behind the Jellico Community Hospital. We specialize in providing a variety of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services onsite to help individuals...
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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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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
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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.
Photo of CRESTVIEW PERSONAL CARE HOME
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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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 Lincoln, KY

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, KY with an average of $3,133 per month.

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

Lincoln, KY
$3,936/mo

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

Lincoln, KY
$3,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,936/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,936/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,015/mo
Studio
$3,920/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,547/mo

Senior living costs in Lincoln 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: Lincoln, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLincoln, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,936/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,936/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,936/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$236/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lincoln, KY:$3,936/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lincoln, KY:$3,936/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lincoln, KY:$3,936/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lincoln, KY:$236/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lincoln, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lincoln 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Lincoln, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lincoln 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
Lincoln, KY$4,293/mo$3,976/mo+8.0%
Kentucky$4,454/mo$4,022/mo+10.8%
National$5,294/mo$4,973/mo+6.5%
Lincoln, KY
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,976/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,022/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,294/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Lincoln

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lincoln

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Highlands Square in Somerset, KY

5.0
I love it here at Highlands. The staff and residents are very loving and caring. I am glad to call this place my home. Everyone is very friendly and the food is absolutely awesome. I would recommend Highlands to anyone looking for assisted living.

Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN

5.0
My loved one is being treated well. They are all very helpful down there and I would not mind being a patient myself. She is getting the care she needs. The staff is very well mannered and they know what they are doing. Every employee I have met has been very nice, the dining experience is good ...
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Lincoln nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln 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 Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
0.5%
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Highlands Square, The Neighborhood of Somerset and Bluegrass Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Kentucky. See the full list.

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