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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Ashland, KY for 2024

Situated along the Ohio River, Ashland, KY, is a vibrant city with excellent infrastructure and amenities for seniors. In addition to an overall cost of living 26.3% below the national average, the city has 13.1% cheaper health care and more than double the usual number of physicians per 100,000 people, at 474 vs. 210 nationwide. Ashland also has several nursing homes and hospitals, such as Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center and King's Daughters Medical Center.

Nursing home care costs $6,844 monthly in Ashland and provides skilled nursing for seniors with chronic conditions requiring regular monitoring by licensed medical professionals. However, many of these residences also offer rehabilitative therapies and treatments to help seniors return home after injuries or surgery. Individuals who don't have short-term or ongoing medical needs that benefit from nurse attention may find home health care or assisted living more suitable and affordable.

This guide outlines the cost of nursing homes in Ashland, offering comparisons with other locations and types of care. Seniors can also find a list of free resources that provide additional information.

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Nursing Home Facilities in Ashland, Kentucky

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Nursing Home Costs in Ashland, KY

Semi Private rooms in nursing homes typically cost $6,844 per month in Ashland, whereas private rooms average $8,669.

Nursing home expenses in Ashland are $334 cheaper than the state average and $1,064 less than the national norm. Prices are also relatively affordable in Lexington, where care costs $152 more, but seniors pay $608 more in Louisville. Because Ashland is located near the border of Ohio and West Virginia, seniors might also consider seeking care in these states. However, nursing homes cost $1,004 more in Cincinnati, OH, and $5,414 more in Charleston, WV.

Ashland

$6,844

Kentucky

$7,178

United States

$7,908

Lexington

$6,996

Louisville

$7,452

Cincinnati, OH

$7,848

Charleston, WV

$12,258

Nursing home care in a semi private room averages $6,844 per month in Ashland, which is almost twice as expensive as some alternative types of care. Home health care, for example, costs $3,174 less while also enabling seniors to access skilled nursing at home. In-home care costs the same as home health care, but this price covers personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation without medical services. Assisted living also offers these general services and costs $1,969 less than nursing home care.

In-Home Care

$3,670

Home Health Care

$3,670

Assisted Living Facility

$4,875

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$6,844

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$8,669

Note: Data for Ashland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Huntington, WV, was used instead. 

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Ashland, 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ella

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

Review of Woodland Oaks

The rooms are nice, staffing is very short handed and not very friendly. Difficult to find out information about your loved one.

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Heather0225

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

Review of Woodland Oaks

This facility took care of my great grandmother in such a way that all of our family was put at ease by her being there. The staff are so friendly and willing to go above and beyond for all of...

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kmom

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

Review of Woodland Oaks

My experience with the facility has been nothing but wonderful. I can call on my relative and always find that she was happy and loved. I am able to check on her over the phone as well as visit any...

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