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10 Best Nursing Homes in Metcalfe County, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Metcalfe County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dougan Town.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Forkton, Harlan Crossroads and Mount Hermon.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Glasgow, Harper's Home For the Aged Inc and Highland Ridge Assisted Living
zipAverageCost: $3,495

Nursing Homes Facilities near Metcalfe County, KY

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Last Updated: 11/19/25
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Very clean facility, doesn't look medical at all, truly looks and feels like a big home with bedrooms and a living room. Residents are extremely kind and welcoming
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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: 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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Cost of nursing homes in Metcalfe County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Metcalfe County is $3,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain Run, KY with an average of $2,500 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Metcalfe County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Metcalfe County, KY
$3,495/mo
$3,495/mo
$3,490/mo

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

Metcalfe County, KY
$3,495/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$2,800/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,495/mo

Nursing homes costs in Metcalfe County, KY, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,800/mo

Senior living costs in Metcalfe County 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: Metcalfe County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMetcalfe County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,495/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,800/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$2,800/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$1,550/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Metcalfe County, KY:$3,495/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Metcalfe County, KY:$2,800/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Metcalfe County, KY:$2,800/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Metcalfe County, KY:$1,550/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Metcalfe County, KY, over time

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

Metcalfe County, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Metcalfe County, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Metcalfe County 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
Metcalfe County, KY$2,400/mo$2,500/mo-4.0%
Kentucky$4,080/mo$4,171/mo-2.2%
National$4,847/mo$4,824/mo+0.5%
Metcalfe County, KY
2024 average cost:$2,400/mo
2023 average cost:$2,500/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,080/mo
2023 average cost:$4,171/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,847/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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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 Metcalfe County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Metcalfe County

Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Glasgow

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The staff are excellent. They take pride in their work, and take care of residents as if they were their family. Mom receives great care at her home away from home. Food is great, personal care of mom is exceptional. They always get her ready for appointments and trips outside the ...
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Metcalfe County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metcalfe County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Metcalfe County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
4.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metcalfe County, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Metcalfe County, KYNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Metcalfe County, Kentucky. See the full list.

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