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The cost of independent living in Cardwell is about $2,598 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 145 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Surrounded by lush landscaping in a beautiful country setting, privacy and beauty are yours within this Seniors only community offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. Situated in Frankfort, the city named as one of the most livable small cities in the United States for its abundance of...
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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Cardwell, KY

The average cost of senior living in Cardwell is $2,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hustonville, KY with an average of $1,906 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cardwell, KY vs. nearby cities

Cardwell, KY
$2,598/mo
$2,257/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cardwell, KY vs. the state and national average

Cardwell, KY
$2,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,139/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cardwell vs. other types of senior living

$4,053/mo
Independent Living
$2,598/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cardwell, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,420/mo
Studio
$4,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,092/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cardwell over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cardwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Cardwell

Morning Pointe of Danville

5.0
Our first choice! We just experienced the difficulty decision to place my mother in Senior home. It was so very hard, but Morning Pointe made this process very easy. We are very satisfied with the care she is receiving. I am amazed at the care and compassion that all the staff shows! My mother ...
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Parkview Manor in Danville, KY

4.0
I would recommend the community to others. They are friendly, and informative. The communication could be better, not sure if this is because of COVID, or because they are busier. The administrative is also similar to the care staff.

McDowell Place of Danville

4.8
We chose Mcdowell Place of Danville because it was a really nice facility, very clean and the staff members were all very friendly. The room sizes here were adequate for their needs. We ate dinner here with my parents on several occasions and the food was always very good, it was on par with any ...
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Cardwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cardwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cardwell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cardwell independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cardwell 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
10.7%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cardwell independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cardwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
43%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cardwell independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cardwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
46.1%
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Ashwood Place, Walker's Trail Senior Living and Cooper Trail Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cardwell, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Cardwell, Kentucky. See the full list.

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