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Photo of StoryPoint Louisville South
1010 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
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3 star
9%
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2%
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Great facility if you do not need a lot of additional support. Had issues setting up direct rent payments but eventually staff figured it out. Fixed maintenance issues quickly and were accommodating during...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Louisville, you'll enjoy the beautiful countryside, our inviting facilities and the excitement of the nearby city. We're conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, dining and regional attractions.
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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51 reviews
8.4
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51 reviews
5 star
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The community of residents is great. My mom has made many wonderful friends. The staff do not seem empowered to make improvements to the number of employees or the quality of the food or food service. It's...
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.
Are you ready to live your best life?Here at our assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and play Bunco or join your new friends for a Zen spa day. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on fun ways to spend your day.We can...
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8.1
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59 reviews
8.1
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59 reviews
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4 star
15%
3 star
8%
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8%
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This place is amazing! They are the most caring group of people, ALL of them. Everyone cares about each resident. Mom was 93 when she arrived at Valley Farms. She was there 18 months. Part of that time...
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.
Situated near scenic Iroquois Park, Symphony at Valley Farms is a vibrant, warm senior living community located near Park Terrace Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as well as Valley Commons Shopping Center and many restaurants and other convenient shopping. Wake up every day in a safe,...
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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.
Woods of Glen Hill Manor is a housing apartment for seniors in quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Woods of Glen Hill Manor is surrounded by gorgeous landscaping of mature trees with plenty of room to relax and breathe. Our community is convenient to many...
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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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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
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It has been a nice experience so far for us with this community. The apartments look very nice. The staff is great, they are quick to respond to my concerns. The community looks very well maintained. My only...
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.
Louisville, Jefferson County, KY is home to Overlook Terraces - a senior housing community with some of the most spectacular hilltop views to be found in the area. Here, a gorgeous home at an affordable price is combined with a prime location just minutes from downtown Louisville. Overlook...
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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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Cost of independent living in Howard, KY

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $2,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Radcliff, KY with an average of $2,309 per month.

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

Howard, KY
$2,858/mo
$2,352/mo

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

Howard, KY
$2,858/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,170/mo
Independent Living
$2,858/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,850/mo
Studio
$4,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,469/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Howard over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Howard

Recent reviews for independent living in Howard

Vitality Living Stony Brook in Louisville, KY

4.3
It's a nice cozy facility, clean and bright; but their food budgets are in need of review as they run out of resident favorites often. The dining experience is less than perfect due to space and ordering/ serving processes. I'd still recommend at this time but my loved ones have only been there ...
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Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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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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Howard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard 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%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
26.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
40%
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Traditions at Beaumont, Inspirations of Mount Washington and StoryPoint Louisville South are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Howard, Kentucky are Traditions at Beaumont. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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