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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Frankfort, KY for 2024

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky, located on the Kentucky River in the state's Bluegrass region, with about 29,000 residents, 15.5% of whom are 65 years or older. The city is home to Frankfort Regional Medical Center, a 173-bed hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and recipient of numerous awards. The hospital's specialties are relevant to seniors, including cardiology, joint care, hip replacement and senior mental health.

Frankfort may be a financially sensible option for older adults seeking nursing home care in a semi-private room. At $6,996 per month, costs are 2.5% less than the state average and 11.5% less than the national median. Nursing homes provide medical care for people with complex, progressive or cognitive health needs who require 24/7 monitoring and care. They can also care for individuals recovering from surgery or injuries. Seniors who don’t require a nursing home level of care might consider home care or assisted living.

Continue reading to learn more about the cost of nursing home care in Frankfort, and discover how it compares to nearby cities and alternative senior care options. The guide also explores possible financing options and free/low-cost resources available to seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Frankfort, KY

The cost of nursing home care in Frankfort averages $6,996 per month for a semi-private room and $9,125 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Frankfort, the average cost of nursing home care for a semi-private room is $6,996 per month, $182 less than the state median and $912 less than the national average. Compared to nearby cities, Frankfort is notably more affordable. Monthly costs in Bowling Green average $8,425 — $1,429 more than in Frankfort, while rates in Louisville and Elizabethtown are respectively 6.5% and 8.7% higher than Frankfort's.

 

Frankfort

$6,996

Kentucky

$7,178

United States

$7,908

Louisville

$7,452

Elizabethtown

$7,604

Bowling Green

$8,425

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care in Frankfort, at $6,996 per month for a semi-private room and $9,125 for a private room, costs more than other senior care types. Both in-home care, which focuses on personal care and assistance around the home, and home health care, which provides medical care at home, average $4,957 per month — 29.1% less than semi-private nursing home care.

Assisted living, charging about $2,428 less than nursing home care, provides personal assistance and care in a residential setting. Adult day health care provides services within a community during set hours of the day, and is the most affordable option at $1,690 — 75.8% less than care in a nursing home.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,690

Assisted Living Facility

$4,568

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Frankfort was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lexington, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Frankfort, KY

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Frankfort, KY

Seniors considering long-term care don’t have to navigate the system alone. Several government and non-profit organizations in Frankfort are ready to assist and guide them through available resources, care options and public benefits and programs. Trained counselors may be able to help with applications, referrals and the decision-making process. Contact the organizations below for more information.

 

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Nicole

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bradford Square

Dad moved to Bradford Square and he is happy there. They're taking good care of him. They have nice and clean facilities. They have a room where they can all go and be together to play games and...

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David

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Bradford Square

I've had a pretty good experience with Bradford Square. The staff is pretty nice. They just don't have enough help here, but they work their tails off (and no health care facility has enough help...

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Kath

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Review of Golden Livingcenter - Frankfort

My mother had rehab at Golden LivingCenter in Frankfort and it was good. However, the food was horrible and the place was dirty and smelled of urine. I had to get them to come in and clean my mom's...

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