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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tanksley, KY

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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 meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
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First of all, Dominion is more like homey feeling and design of building is very updated. Interiors are nice and the tenants get own private rooms. One negative is no insurance so each resident has to pay...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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 Tanksley, KY

The average cost of senior living in Tanksley is $3,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, KY with an average of $3,133 per month.

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

Tanksley, KY
$3,650/mo

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

Tanksley, KY
$3,650/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,650/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,650/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,595/mo
Studio
$4,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,644/mo

Senior living costs in Tanksley 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: Tanksley, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTanksley, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,650/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,650/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,650/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$236/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Tanksley, KY:$3,650/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Tanksley, KY:$3,650/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tanksley, KY:$3,650/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tanksley, KY:$236/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tanksley, KY, over time

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

Tanksley, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Tanksley, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tanksley 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
Tanksley, KY$5,846/mo$4,819/mo+21.3%
Kentucky$4,578/mo$4,324/mo+5.9%
National$5,515/mo$5,232/mo+5.4%
Tanksley, KY
2024 average cost:$5,846/mo
2023 average cost:$4,819/mo
Percent change:+21.3%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,578/mo
2023 average cost:$4,324/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tanksley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tanksley

Morning Pointe of Richmond

5.0
Everything is going very well for my aunt at this community. The community is very clean and looks very nice. The staff has been very welcoming and helpful. She trying out new activities. She is more active now more then she has ever been. Family members have gone to visit her and they love the ...
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Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

5.0
Wonderful care. Always ready to assist. Always smells clean. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The quality of the care services has been excellent. I could not do what they do. Great food, may need more vegetables and fruits at times. It is expensive, however they give much more hands ...
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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.

Tanksley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tanksley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tanksley, 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 Tanksley 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 Tanksley 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
9.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
19%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tanksley 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 Tanksley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tanksley, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
4.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tanksley 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 Tanksley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tanksley, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tanksley 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 Tanksley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tanksley, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tanksley 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 Tanksley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tanksley, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.5%
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