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Independence is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Independence, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Independence is about $5,167, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 594 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.8
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58 reviews
The staff at Legacy Living is friendly and worked with mom and family to resolve concerns. The room size is good, enough to not feel squished in. Salon, fitness center theater are very convenient
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.
Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care
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9.5
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64 reviews
Cost is the best .. improvement would be outside activities for residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Ivy Knoll Senior Community has been in operation since May 2015. Our staff has a combined 80 years of experience working in the Geriatric community. Since opening the doors, Ivy Knoll has received the prestigious award of Best of Assisted Living from SeniorAdvisor.com.
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9.3
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31 reviews
What we like about Barrington of Fort Thomas is that the staff are very informative and all aspects. Sit there facility. It's extremely clean. Staff and faculty is very accommodating.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Exciting updates at the Barrington of Fort Thomas! Newly remodeled lobby and bar! Apartments recently renovated with updated full kitchens, solid surface luxury vinyl tile flooring and updated fixtures. Established in 1999, The Barrington of Fort Thomas has been a pillar for Senior Living in...
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9.2
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44 reviews
Celebration Villa of Summit Hills has a caring and helpful staff. They are very friendly too. The room sizes and amenities offered are 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.
Atria Summit Hills is a warm, welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Our goal is an environment where older people thrive and where adult children feel secure their parents are protected and fulfilled. Relax on a shaded patio, in the study or library, or socialize in our large...
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8.9
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78 reviews
My mom drinks decaf coffee. She has to for medical reasons but they will not serve it. I keep getting lots of promises but I never see it as an option and mom says she takes coffee with her to dinner so that...
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.
Fields of Florence, a Kentucky senior living and memory care community, offers accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. It is staffed 24 hours a day with trained healthcare personnel and offers as much or as little care as a resident may want or need....
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8.9
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63 reviews
We had a positive experience with the facility. The problem was my sister did not want to work with her doctors and passed away. We were very thankful for the after hours resident ambassador who checked her...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Celebration Villa is a senior living community with Independent Living and Assisted Living. We are located on 12 park-like acres, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Residents can expect a vibrant and social atmosphere where you can live amongst your peers. We believe life should be celebrated...
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8.7
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147 reviews
The friendliness of the staff, the activities offered, the meals, the overall experience and the professionalism of the staff, the excellent results of the therapy.
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.
Magnolia Springs wins 2018 Best of Assisted Living Award from SeniorAdvisor.comSeniorAdvisor.com is in their fifth year of hosting the Best of Senior Living Awards. SeniorAdvisor.com’s Best of 2018 Award winners represent the best of the best of in-home care, assisted living, and other senior...
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8.2
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24 reviews
All are 5's. no place is perfect, but this is the best around for [name removed] and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had.
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.
Dominion Senior Living of Florence is a PERSONAL CARE and MEMORY CARE community serving seniors in Florence, Kentucky. It is conveniently located near Merchants Square. Dominion Senior Living of Florence features a courtyard with picnic areas, games, walking paths, and sensory gardens. Our...
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8.0
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14 reviews
My Mom is really doing fantastic with changes in Doctors, therapy and just an entire new way of approaching life. She's living in the new independent apartments at Madonna Manor and she's come so far I'm...
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.
At Madonna Manor, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining...
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8.0
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7 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at The Victorian at Riverside and the experience was great! We liked this facility very much. I would recommend The Victorian at Riverside to others.
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.
The Victorian at Riverside provides personal care and memory care for the elderly in a beautiful new building tucked back in a tree-lined neighborhood within the Licking Riverside Historic District in Covington. Provided with 24-hour nursing oversight, your loved one will enjoy independence when...
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7.9
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47 reviews
The staff has been very attentive and helpful getting her settled in. They communicate with the family, give feedback and take suggestions. They have been helpful negotiating the changes with the remodel....
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.
The Summit of Edgewood offers senior living options, including memory care, to seniors who are looking for personalized care in a friendly, safe, and maintenance free environment. We are considered one of the top personal care communities in Northern Kentucky. Our residents enjoy grounds that are...
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I really liked Carmel Manor, and would highly recommend. I really feel like we got lucky to get my loved one in there. All the other better nursing homes had waiting lists. It just happened that I called...
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.
Carmel Manor of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky is a recently expanded assisted living community set just around the corner from an Army Reserve Base. Residents of Carmel Manor are treated with a beautiful panoramic view of Cincinnati while being far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the seclusion....
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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.
Provision Living at Crown Ridge boasts 90 apartments intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents will have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which include full...
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They are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The staff gave a wonderful tour of the community. This would have been my first choice except that the apt was just too small for what I was looking for. The community was beautiful and the pricing was...
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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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First of all I don't understand all these bad ratings for this community. We have had great experiences with Bridge Point center. Our family member is pleased, we are happy, all is good. The staff are...
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Independence, KY
The average cost of senior living in Independence is $5,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walton, KY with an average of $5,027 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, KY vs. nearby cities
Independence, KY
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Independence
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Independence
Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH
3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Alois in Cincinnati, OH
5.0
I have heard that this is a great place for my mom. So, I researched and researched for places and always came back to the Alois. They seem to be most qualified and ideal. Highly recommend this place to friends and family.
Pinebrook in Milford, OH
4.4
When it comes to the care services - like everyone else these days they struggle a little bit to stay fully staffed. Staff shortages and frequent new-hires that need to "learn the rope." Most of the staff is top notch. What activities are offered are very nice, our loved one just never wants to ...
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Independence nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, 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 Independence 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 Independence 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
42.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Independence 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 Independence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Independence, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence 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 Independence 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
31.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence 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 Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
73.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence 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 Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
0.4%
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kenwood, Legacy Living of Florence and Northgate Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Independence, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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