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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Fork, KY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a West Fork 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 West Fork, 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 West Fork or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in West Fork.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shawnee Estates, Crestmoor and Springhill.
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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Chandler Park Assisted Living, Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green and Fern Terrace of Bowling Green LLC
zipAverageCost: $3,564

Nursing Homes Facilities near West Fork, KY

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9.3
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5 star
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4 star
24%
3 star
8%
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Staff have been great to work with, overall they have assisted my mom with many daily tasks. Unfortunately when mom says she does not want to shower they don't push. They need to insist. Mom likes the food...
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.
Located in the beautiful, historic city of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Chandler Park Assisted Living Community is the perfect place to call home. Bowling Green is a bustling city, with lots of history, and lots to do. Home to the GM Corvette Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum, the...
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8.9
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The facility is top-notch and cream of the crop. I didn't appreciate it, as it was my first experience, but since my Mom was moved to a Medicade assisted facility, I have to say, Charter was amazing. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Charter Senior Living's Mission Statement is, "To Enhance the Human Spirit" and they live by that mantra. Their Bowling Green location offers independent and assisted living options, all on the ground floor, with private patios, exterior entrances and has a total of 129 individual apartments. The...
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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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 West Fork, KY

The average cost of senior living in West Fork is $3,564 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain Run, KY with an average of $2,500 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Fork, KY, vs. nearby cities

West Fork, KY
$3,564/mo
$3,526/mo

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

West Fork, KY
$3,564/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,486/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,564/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Fork, KY, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,282/mo

Senior living costs in West Fork 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: West Fork, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Fork, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,564/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,486/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,486/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,223/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
West Fork, KY:$3,564/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
West Fork, KY:$3,486/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Fork, KY:$3,486/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Fork, KY:$3,223/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Fork, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in West Fork 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 West Fork, KY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Fork 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
West Fork, KY$3,774/mo$3,269/mo+15.5%
Kentucky$3,928/mo$4,079/mo-3.7%
National$4,816/mo$4,757/mo+1.3%
West Fork, KY
2024 average cost:$3,774/mo
2023 average cost:$3,269/mo
Percent change:+15.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,928/mo
2023 average cost:$4,079/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,816/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Fork

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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Lewis Manor Assisted Living in Franklin, KY

4.8
Would have been good if they said they where having money problems before Mom moved in there. They had to know they where having money problems before they told us.. had to know they running in the red. Mo. Is in a better place now.

The Bungalows at Bowling Green

5.0
My father is a resident of the bungalows of bowling green. He loves it there. He has made friends and has become very active since being there. The food is good and his apartment is spacious. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a home away from home for their aging parent.

West Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Fork, 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 West Fork 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 West Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Fork, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
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
25%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Fork 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 West Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Fork, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Fork 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 West Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Fork, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in West Fork 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 West Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Fork, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Fork 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 West Fork 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
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chandler Park Assisted Living, Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green and Fern Terrace of Bowling Green LLC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Fork, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near West Fork, Kentucky. See the full list.
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