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Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356
"I visited Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods. It was absolutely beautiful and would have been a wonderful place to stay. It...
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$3,375
Assisted Living Communities in Nicholasville, KY
Nicholasville rests in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region on the outskirts of...
Lexington. The local area offers 36 assisted living facilities to support seniors' needs as they age. As of 2024, the monthly cost for these communities reaches a midpoint of $5,188. Despite exceeding the Kentucky statewide median of $4,335, costs in Nicholasville maintain affordability compared to the national baseline rate of $5,350.
The following guide highlights 483 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Nicholasville area. Receiving an overall average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars, these facilities exemplify the high standards of care in the region.
36 Providers
Highgrove at Tates Creek
4251 Saron Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
"Our cottage is comfortable and adequate for our needs. We think it's wonderful that we found this kind of a place to...
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$5,643
Richmond Place
3051 Rio Dosa Dr., Lexington, KY 40509
"Our daughter did extensive research and went so far as to do a comparative spreadsheet of the Top 5 Senior Living...
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$6,355
Preston Greens Senior Living
1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
"I toured Preston Greens Senior Living. When you walk in, it's a beautiful place. It's more like a hotel or resort, and...
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$4,550
Magnolia Springs Lexington
2701 Magnolia Springs Dr., Lexington, KY 40511
"I was very impressed with Magnolia Springs Lexington. I thought it was a very likely place that I could go when the time...
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$4,915
Ashton Grove Senior Living
115 Ashton Grove Path, Georgetown, KY 40324
"What I liked most about Ashton Grove Senior Living was it was nearby us. I liked the setting. It was out farther in the...
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$5,450
Pleasant Meadow Assisted Living - Frankfort
201 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
"Pleasant Meadow Assisted Living is a very clean, very friendly, and very caring facility. They offer good home cooked...
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$3,500
Council Oaks Assisted Living & In Home Care
111 Coconut Grove Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356
"My mom has lived at Council Oaks of Nicholasville since 2010. It is a beautiful place with staff far better than most...
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Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390
"This is a beautiful assisted living facility.My mom is currently living there.She and I both are very happy with the...
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Legacy Reserve at Fritz
2700 MAN O’WAR BOULEVARD, Lexington, KY 40515
"I went to Legacy Reserve at Fritz. It's very new and very clean. They have a similar type of activities and a similar...
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$4,350
The Willows at Fritz Farm
2710 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40514
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your individual needs is important. That's why, at The...
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$3,900
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Sayre Christian Village - Friendship Towers Assisted Living
3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
"I have had family here for 16 years. The apartments have a larger square footage than most in the Lexington area...
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$3,642
Tanbark Health Care Center
1121 TANBARK ROAD, Lexington, KY 40515
"My wife was in Tanbark because she had Bell's palsy and was falling every day. Tanbark did everything they could, but...
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Sayre Christian Village / Friendship Towers
580 Greenfield Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
"My tour experience at Friendship Towers was excellent but it's not exactly what we were looking for at the time. The...
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Cedarhurst of Beaumont
1165 Monarch Street, Lexington, KY 40513
"Our tour of Cedarhurst of Beaumont was excellent and well coordinated. There's a small sink in the room, but no hard...
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Lexington Country Place
700 Mason Headley Road, Lexington, KY 40504
"My mother has been in this facility for about 6 months and I am very pleased with her care. She has improved, and she...
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$4,340
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Liberty Ridge
701 Liberty Ridge Lane, Lexington, KY 40509
"My mother-in-law moved in at Liberty Ridge around the first week of October. They were very kind, helpful, and...
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$3,000
The Willows at Hamburg
2531 Old Rosebud Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
"I was at The Willows at Hamburg and I liked it really well. My room was a good size and they kept it very clean, and the...
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$3,720
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living & Memory Care
191 Leestown Center Way, Lexington, KY 40511
"I've been to Meadowthorpe Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's like, eight rooms to one area, so basically, everything...
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$3,880
Pleasant Meadow Assisted Living - CLOSED - Lexington. KY
2141 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505
Our single story community is set apart since it is small in size with only 15 private studio rooms, and are locally...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Bobby
5.0
Review of Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
I visited the assisted living facility of Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods for my wife. The things I liked about it were that the staff seemed very nice. I also talked to some people who lived there,...
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Joe36
5.0
Review of Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
I toured Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods. It seemed very well organized. The staff I met were friendly, and it was very clean. They had enough activities to keep my father active, which is important...
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jackies9
4.0
Review of Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
The rooms are spacious with ease of moving around. The staff are courteous and welcoming. My brother has not participated in activities. I’m still hoping he will. He’s had some interaction with...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nicholasville, KY and Nearby Cities
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey lists the standard monthly pricing for assisted living in Nicholasville as $5,188. At $5,250, rates in Elizabethtown surpass local costs by around $60, while the Louisville/Jefferson County area observes the state's highest costs at $5,342. For more affordable rates, seniors may consider Bowling Green, with a median monthly cost of $4,740, or Owensboro — Kentucky's most affordable city at $2,808.
Nicholasville
$5,188
Kentucky
$4,335
The United States
$5,350
Louisville/Jefferson County
$5,342
Elizabethtown
$5,250
Bowling Green
$4,740
Owensboro
$2,808
Paying for Assisted Living in Nicholasville
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Nicholasville
While Kentucky does not use Medicaid to cover assisted living services, seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income and the optional state supplement may use this benefit toward expenses.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Nicholasville, KY
Adult day care proves the most affordable senior care type at $1,798. In-home care allows seniors to age in place with at-home assistance for $7,150. Home health care services also take place in seniors' homes but comprise light medical support for $1,907. Nursing homes, offering the most comprehensive care and supervision, see the highest monthly costs of $9,125 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$7,150
Home Health Care
$1,907
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,188
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,125
Note: Since data for Nicholasville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lexington, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Nicholasville
The Nicholasville region offers a variety of free resources for seniors residing in local assisted living facilities or considering moving to the area. The following agencies and programs help older adults identify options for support, connect with community-based services, and ensure a high standard of care in residential communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living | (859) 266-1116 (866) 665-7921 | Bluegrass AAAIL offers eight programs for older adults in the Nicholasville area. It operates the Aging and Disability Resource Center, which connects seniors with services in the community. It also administers Medicaid waiver programs, which can help seniors pay for assisted living. |
| Blue Grass Community Action Partnership | (800) 456-6571 | Blue Grass Community Action Partnership is a local nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost services to seniors to promote greater independence and an improved quality of life. It administers the Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program through trained counselors who provide health insurance options counseling for seniors, which may help them identify ways to pay for assisted living. The agency also operates a senior center in Nicholasville where seniors can participate in social and recreational programming. |
| Kentucky Legal Aid | (270) 782-5740 (877) 782-4219 | Older adults can get free over-the-phone assistance with a range of legal issues related to senior care, including help with reviewing assisted living contracts, resolving problems with the quality of care in residential communities, and accessing public benefits that may help cover care. |
| Veterans Affairs | (859) 553-9144 | The region’s Veterans Affairs office is staffed with benefits counselors who help veterans and their spouses and survivors obtain benefits that may help cover health care and assisted living expenses. Benefits counselors can screen veterans for eligibility for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
| Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass | (859) 277-9215 | The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass serves residential community residents in the Nicholasville region, including those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The local ombudsman for Jessamine County resolves complaints made by or on behalf of assisted living residents and helps seniors understand their long-term care options and payment options. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Nicholasville
Nicholasville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.
