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10 Best Nursing Homes in Howard, KY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Howard 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 Howard, 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 Howard or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Howard.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kosmosdale, Crescent Hill and Cherokee Triangle.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Smithville, Mott Station and Salt River.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Howard, KY
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8.4
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51 reviews
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
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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For a skilled nursing facility this place had a really great atmosphere. The care they provided was excellent, and the staff were caring and friendly. If we have to use a skilled nursing facility again I am...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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 Howard, KY
The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabethtown, KY with an average of $3,544 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Howard
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard nursing homes 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 care services in Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
45.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
54.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
45.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.1%
6.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions at Beaumont, Inspirations of Mount Washington and Vitality Living Elizabethtown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Howard, Kentucky. See the full list.
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