As the county seat of McCracken County, Paducah is a thriving city that sits along the Ohio River. It is home to several historic attractions and museums, including the National Quilt Museum. Paducah is known as The Quilt City due to its large number of quilters, and it hosts one of North America’s largest quilt shows. Around 19% of the city’s 26,834 people are aged 65 and older. The county senior center is located within Paducah, providing seniors with easy access to resources and helps. The city also has a low cost of living and many doctors available to its residents.
For those seniors who prefer a community living environment with some extra help with daily living needs, assisted living communities in Paducah work well. They average $3,215 a month in cost, which is affordable compared to national averages of $4,500 a month and on par with the state’s average of $3,448 a month.
In this guide, seniors and their families can get information about local resources while also learning about the costs of assisted living and other care options. This guide also outlines the pros and cons of retiring in Paducah.
1700 Elmdale Road, Paducah, KY, 42003
4.6
(15 reviews)
"The Neighborhood at Paducah was very nice. We thought it would be a good match for my sister. We didn't really do much talking with the staff. We just walked around and saw the property. The rooms were very nice and clean, and it would be a place ..."
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2121 New Holt Rd, Paducah, KY, 42001
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Rivercrest was such a blessing for my mother and father it was so nice knowing that they both was loved and taken care of ! Kallie fell in love with my dad and he just loved her.She would go out of her way to be so helpful she would even go check ..."
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4960 Village Square Drive, Paducah, KY, 42001
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father was at Gaither Suites at West Park for assisted living. It was good. They had lots of activities they engaged in, but it was assisted living, which I know is vastly different than memory care. The staff was outstanding. They were very in..."
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544 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY, 42003
3.5
(4 reviews)
1421 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I had a tour of Twin Oaks last week with my mother and found the rooms to be very nice and the staff was outstanding. I even found some friends of mine that are living there and they love it. "
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Assisted living communities in Kentucky must have certification from the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living. This department maintains the rules and regulations that protect the quality of care for older adults in long-term care facilities.
In Paducah, seniors can expect to pay $3,215 a month for assisted living services.
The $3,215 a month average cost for assisted living services in Paducah is an affordable option for seniors who need this care. It is $1,285 less per month than national averages and $233 less than the state’s average. Most of the cities in Kentucky have a higher average cost than Paducah, including Lexington, which averages $4,568, and Bowling Green, which averages $3,500 a month. Owensboro has a lower average at $3,088 a month.
Paducah
$3,215
Kentucky
$3,448
United States
$4,500
Lexington
$4,568
Bowling Green
$3,500
Owensboro
$3,088
Assisted living, which averages $3,215 a month in Paducah, is just one care option for local seniors. Those who want to age at home can expect to pay $1,552 a month more for in-home care. Home health care, which adds nursing care in the senior’s home, has the same average cost. Adult day health care is the most affordable option with a $1,083 a month average. Seniors who need skilled nursing will pay an average of $6,753 a month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$467
Adult Day Health Care
$1,083
Assisted Living
$3,215
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,753
Note: Data for Paducah was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Clarksville, TN, was used instead.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
Paducah offers a number of services to seniors through government and nonprofit organizations. These services are offered for little to no cost to help seniors navigate their retirement, understand the resources available to them and maximize their use of those resources.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center | (270) 443-8579 | The Paducah, McCracken County Senior Center offers a gathering place for local seniors. Educational programming, exercise classes and transportation service are all offered through the Center. Regular planned programs and outings help keep seniors connected to the local community. |
| RSVP of Paducah | (270) 442-8993 | RSVP is a senior volunteer program that gives older adults the chance to give back to the local community. RSVP offers training for volunteers and connects them with volunteer opportunities that fit their skills and abilities. Programs include calling other elderly residents, reading with school children and helping develop community programs. |
| Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 372-2991 | Through the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, seniors and their family members can request help if the care received in an assisted living community is not quality care. The Ombudsman assists with investigating and resolving these complaints to protect seniors and improve the quality of care. |
| Purchase Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living | (800) 866-4213 | The Purchase AAAIL offers senior resources to residents of McCracken County. Through the AAAIL, seniors can access elder abuse help, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, state health insurance help and veterans services. |
| Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs | (502) 564-9208 | Seniors who are also veterans can apply for services through the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans programs include pensions, home care service, medical care coverage and access to the state’s long-term care communities for veterans. |
| Kentucky Legal Aid | (270) 782-1924 | Kentucky Legal Aid is a team of legal professionals who assist the elderly or low-income residents with their legal concerns. Common services for seniors include help with health insurance benefits, family law concerns, bankruptcy, living wills and power of attorney documents. The organization has an office in Paducah. |
Paducah 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.
