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10 Best Nursing Homes in Van Buren, KY

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Van Buren, KY

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5 on all. Cooper Trail was great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their parents. The facility is very nice and very clean. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. The...
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.
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I have had the best experience there. The staff are awesome. They took mom in and accepted her as family. They move on her, care for her, Joke with her and see to it that all of her needs are met. They...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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The staff is incredibly friendly, They make families feel like family. They are very welcoming. The food is good. The layout is great and accessible. The room size is nice. They have an outdoor enclosed...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is part of a larger senior living campus that includes Morning Pointe of Frankfort, a senior living and personal care community. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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 situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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The staff are very loving and caring. The manager keeps in close contact with me regarding any concerns. Meals are good, though serving dessert twice daily may not be the healthiest choice. There are no...
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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and staff is very helpful and attentive to needs. Yes, we would recommend Dominion of Frankfort to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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I never ate there and my dad did not participate in the activities. He is mostly non verbal now. Nice people and friendly staff.
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.
Bluegrass Assisted Living offers studio and one bedroom apartments, each with their own private bathroom complete with emergency pull cord.  Each apartment also has a kitchenette in which we provide a small refrigerator and a microwave.  Each apartment also has access to basic cable TV...
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#1 Our overall experience has been great I would definitely give them a 5. #2 Considering the type of facility they do a great job keeping the facility clean and sanitary. My dad is very independent so he...
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.
Amber Oaks, located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky, is an award-winning, assisted living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Amber Oaks is more than a place to live. It offers...
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This is a small and caring community that gives personal attention to the residents. The staff are good. to work with The community is clean. The staff availability to the residents is outstanding. There...
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.
Crescent Place Assisted living is the premier establishment for discriminating patrons in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Bordered by a beautiful courtyard and maintained with an elegance only found in Kentucky, Crescent Place offers the lifestyle residents deserve. All the amenities a person could want...
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Our experience has been great. The staff has been incredibly patient and caring during my mother’s transition into assisted living. They helped to connect us w the PA assigned to Lawrenceburg Hometown manor...
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.
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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We were in the assisted living, but they were great as far as keeping the place clean, the meals, and all that. My loved one was only there a short time. There is enough parking. They were just really good...
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.
Windsor Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Bardstown, Kentucky, and is the leading Continuing Care Retirement Community in Kentucky, boasting a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a top seven percent rating by the American College of...
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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, 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: 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
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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Van Buren, KY

The average cost of senior living in Van Buren is $3,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, KY with an average of $3,314 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Van Buren, KY, vs. nearby cities

Van Buren, KY
$3,938/mo

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

Van Buren, KY
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,889/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,938/mo

Nursing homes costs in Van Buren, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,324/mo
Studio
$3,766/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,747/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,648/mo

Senior living costs in Van Buren 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: Van Buren, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Buren, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,938/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,889/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,889/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,337/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Van Buren, KY:$3,938/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Van Buren, KY:$3,889/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Van Buren, KY:$3,889/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Van Buren, KY:$2,337/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Van Buren, KY, over time

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

Van Buren, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Van Buren, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Van Buren 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
Van Buren, KY$4,323/mo$4,172/mo+3.6%
Kentucky$4,680/mo$4,324/mo+8.2%
National$5,553/mo$5,232/mo+6.1%
Van Buren, KY
2024 average cost:$4,323/mo
2023 average cost:$4,172/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,680/mo
2023 average cost:$4,324/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Van Buren

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Van Buren

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort

5.0
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place it has turned out to be the perfect fit for my father and I am impressed. All of the staff have been so amazing and I am very comfortable with the quality of care he is receiving. The administration team has been helpful in making the ...
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Bluegrass Assisted Living -Bardstown

3.9
These ratings were for someone with advancing dementia (w/ varying agitation) and advanced incontinence so those factors should be taken into account for our situation. All staff workers that we encountered were helpful and very cooperative. We found BGAL to be better than our experiences with ...
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Van Buren nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Buren nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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
37.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Van Buren 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 Van Buren Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Van Buren 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 Van Buren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Buren 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 Van Buren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Buren 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 Van Buren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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