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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wakefield, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wakefield 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 Wakefield, KY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wakefield, KY

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Photo of Inspirations of Mount Washington
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It is absolutely wonderful. We love the staff, she has had the absolute best experience. I would absolutely recommend it. Having a NP that comes to the facility, on-site PT, a pharmacy that packages...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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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
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.
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Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown
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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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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: 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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Wakefield, KY

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $4,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willisburg, KY with an average of $3,601 per month.

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

Wakefield, KY
$4,390/mo

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

Wakefield, KY
$4,390/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,324/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,390/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,061/mo
Studio
$3,718/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,618/mo

Senior living costs in Wakefield 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: Wakefield, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakefield, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,390/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,324/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,324/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,425/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Wakefield, KY:$4,390/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wakefield, KY:$4,324/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wakefield, KY:$4,324/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wakefield, KY:$3,425/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wakefield, KY, over time

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

Wakefield, KYKY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wakefield, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wakefield 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
Wakefield, KY$4,328/mo$4,085/mo+6.0%
Kentucky$4,324/mo$4,001/mo+8.1%
National$5,232/mo$4,973/mo+5.2%
Wakefield, KY
2024 average cost:$4,328/mo
2023 average cost:$4,085/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,324/mo
2023 average cost:$4,001/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,232/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Wakefield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wakefield

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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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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Wakefield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, KYNational
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
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, KYNational
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
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Mount Washington, Cooper Trail Senior Living and Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wakefield, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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