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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelbyville, KY for 2024

 

Located between Louisville and Lexington in northern Kentucky, Shelbyville is a small city with 4 local assisted living communities and additional facilities in surrounding areas. These communities charge an average monthly fee of $3,500, which is similar to the statewide norm of $3,448 but well below the national average of $4,500.

Our directory includes 247 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Shelbyville. Reviewers give these communities an average rating of stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more about assisted living in the Shelbyville area. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Shelbyville

The Department of Aging and Independent Living enforces health and safety rules for assisted living communities in Shelbyville and throughout Kentucky. The department also works with local Area Agencies on Aging to help seniors access proper care and aging-related resources in their cities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Shelbyville

 

  • Shelbyville has higher crime rates than the national norm. On average, the city's annual rate of crime is 40.75 incidents per 1,000 residents, making Shelbyville more dangerous than roughly 73% of the nation. However, FBI data shows that these rates have been decreasing in recent years. Additionally, assisted living communities often feature security systems to protect residents' well-being and property.

 

  • The cost of living in Shelbyville is about 9.9% lower than the U.S. average. In particular, local food prices are about 25.1% lower than average, and housing prices are around 18.1% lower.

 

  • Seniors in Shelbyville benefit from Kentucky's retirement-friendly tax laws. The state doesn't tax Social Security benefits, and it offers up to $31,110 in exemptions for other forms of retirement income, such as IRA, 401(k) or pension income. Additionally, residents don't pay sales taxes on groceries or prescription medications statewide.

 

  • Shelbyville has four distinct seasons and a wide range of weather conditions. Summer temperatures frequently surpass 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter sees lows drop to around 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring brings warmer weather, but the city often gets snowfall well into the beginning of April. For seniors' safety and comfort, many assisted living communities have extensive indoor activities to enjoy during poor weather.

 

  • Shelbyville ranks among the top half of communities, according to the AARP Livability Index. The city scores particularly well for environmental health, indicating that the area has good air and water quality.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Shelbyville

 

Seniors in Shelbyville pay an average of $3,500 per month for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Shelbyville costs about $52 more than Kentucky's statewide norm. However, the city is around $1,000 cheaper than the U.S. average. Nearby areas have a wide range of rates. Assisted living in Lexington is costlier by about $1,068, while Elizabethtown is around $25 cheaper. On the other hand, Bowling Green has the same average assisted living cost as Shelbyville at $3,500 per month.

Shelbyville

$3,500

Kentucky

$3,448

United States

$4,500

Lexington

$4,568

Elizabethtown

$3,225

Bowling Green

$3,500

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $3,500 per month, the average cost of assisted living in Shelbyville is around $3,952 cheaper than nursing home care, which includes higher-level monitoring and medical supervision. Similarly, in-home care is $1,267 costlier than assisted living, offering seniors personalized, one-on-one help with daily tasks such as dressing and managing medications. Home health care is also $1,267 more, on average, providing personal help in addition to light medical support. In contrast, adult day health care costs about $1,691 less than assisted living, as it only includes safety monitoring during the day.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,809

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,452

Note: Data for Shelbyville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Louisville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Shelbyville

Supplemental Security Income Category G is available to Shelbyville seniors who need help covering the monthly costs of assisted living.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.

Financial Assistance in Kentucky

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Shelbyville

Shelbyville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Shelbyville, please visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Shelbyville

 

Shelbyville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kentucky

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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ReviewerFC092622A

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Oaks Assisted Living

What I liked about Amber Oaks Assisted Living was it was independently owned and it's a small home. It had a very homey approach to care, the rooms, and things of that nature. The owner had a good...

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Assisted Living

Kelly

I visited this facility

Review of Crescent Place Assisted Living

I toured Crescent Place Assisted Living. It was very clean. They had a small kitchen, a small refrigerator, a little microwave, and a small sink in the room. They offer pretty much the same...

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Assisted Living

Charles

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Oaks Assisted Living

Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a nice location. It is close to my home so that I could visit easily. Everything seemed to be well presented to us. It looked like the activities were somewhat...

Provider response

Thank you, Charles, for your honest review. I'm sorry you didn't get to see our residents in action. Come back for a visit on Wednesday for cornhole or one of our Bingo days. Our activities are...

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