Florence is located in the northernmost part of Kentucky, close to Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has 33,004 residents, and 16.2% are seniors over the age of 65. Seniors can access quality medical services in the city, thanks to the presence of facilities such as St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital, which is rated as high performing in geriatrics and cardiology by U.S. News & World Report.
Nursing homes offer a high level of supervision, medical care and day-to-day support to residents who are unable to live independently but don’t require hospitalization. These facilities typically have skilled nurses on hand 24 hours a day, and these increased staffing requirements are reflected in the monthly fees. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, nursing home costs in Florence are slightly above average for the United States. A semiprivate room costs $8,152, compared to the national average of $7,756. Seniors who are in relatively good health may find assisted living or home health care a more practical and affordable option.
This guide looks at the costs of skilled nursing in Florence compared to other areas and senior care types and also lists some resources that may benefit seniors and their families.
22 Results
6975 BURLINGTON PIKE, Florence, KY, 41042
1.9
(7 reviews)
"I don't think the sanitation is good in Florence Park. My mother broke her leg and she was bedbound and a couple of times she had to lay there on her own spills for quite a while before someone came and it usually happens on weekends when they are sh..."
READ MORE
10250 US-42, Union, KY, 41091
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Boonespring of Boone County because my dad was there before for rehab. He spent time there before and the staff was really good. Everything about the place was nice, the care was good, and the rooms were beautiful; it's a newly-built communi..."
READ MORE630 VIOX DRIVE, Erlanger, KY, 41018
3.0
(23 reviews)
"I visited villa spring to attend a community event the staff was very polite and the residents seemed to be well cared for..."
READ MORE2950 West Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45238
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother's friend is at Aventura at West Park. I think it's a wonderful place. She is in the nursing home section with rehabilitation. I love it. She is very happy there. It's wide open, it's always clean, and the staff is wonderful. They're very, v..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY, 41018
4.3
(7 reviews)
"I am currently in Emerald Trace for rehab. They're bathing me, taking care of me, and giving me my medicines. They're very good to me here. They're very friendly and very, very helpful. I just push the call button and then somebody will come in and h..."
READ MORE2990 Riggs Avenue, Erlanger, KY, 41018
3.7
(11 reviews)
"We took my mom to Baptist Village for rehab only. She was an Alzheimer's patient and had a spell and couldn't walk. After a 5 day stay in the hospital they recommended rehab. Baptist Village was one of the only places with a bed available. We were ve..."
READ MORE
6210 Cleves-Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45233
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident of Western Hills for exactly a year today. She feels like it is home since Dad is gone and that is due to the staff. The nurses and aids that visit every day are all friendly and cheery when they stop in and the front de..."
READ MORE
120 MAIN STREET, Newport, KY, 41071
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We are very happy with the care given to our loved one. They really care about the people. I think that they show love to the patients. ..."
READ MORE315 LILIENTHAL STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45204
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My loved one was at Liberty Nursing Centre of Riverside. They were very conscientious about getting her up so she could walk. The facility was immaculately clean. When we went in, the first thing she said was that they had the most wonderful food. Sh..."
READ MORE4250 GLENN AVENUE, Covington, KY, 41015
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Rosedale Manor is good, but they were full so they didn't have anything to offer me. The staff seems to be very nice. I think the place is very homey looking, it didn't look like a hospital setting. It's spacious and warm. ..."
READ MORE
2373 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45211
2.9
(8 reviews)
"I'm so grateful for the loving and patient care my mom has received at Judson. The staff is amazing especially Tamika. They keep me well informed. My mom is so happy there. It's obvious she is well cared for. Mom loves the food. She even got her ha..."
READ MORE
2344 AMSTERDAM ROAD, Villa Hills, KY, 41017
2.9
(8 reviews)
"My family decided on Madonna Manor. It was just fine and I was satisfied with the facility. My mother was on the facility before and we had that as the indicator on what would we like her there and it turned out very nice. She would be in an apartmen..."
READ MORE2586 LAFEUILLE AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH, 45211
1.2
(6 reviews)
"Nancy is in Mountain Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation. She's been bedridden for over 6 months. It's a 26.8 mile drive from my house, and it's not a very good area. It's close to downtown Cincinnati. It's getting ready to change hands and have new man..."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in a Florence nursing home costs an average of $8,152 per month. Private rooms have a monthly cost of $9,520.
The monthly cost of a semiprivate room in Florence ($8,152) is $822 higher than the statewide average for Kentucky ($7,330) and almost $400 more than the U.S. median of $7,756. However, the average rate is even higher in Bowling Green, at $8,273 per month. Lexington and Louisville are two of the most affordable cities in the state, with monthly rates of $7,178 and $7,148, respectively, while the cost in Elizabethtown is closer to the national average at $7,604 per month.
Florence
$8,152
Kentucky
$7,330
The United States
$7,756
Lexington
$7,178
Bowling Green
$8,273
Louisville/Jefferson County
$7,148
Elizabethtown
$7,604
Skilled nursing facilities offer the most expensive type of senior care in Florence, so it’s worthwhile to consider the level of care and supervision a senior needs and the other available options. Adult day care services are the most affordable at an average of $1,560 per month. Home care and home health care cost $4,767 and $4,862, respectively, and assisted living costs are similar at $4,750 per month. These costs are substantially lower than the cost for semiprivate ($8,152) and private ($9,520) accommodations in local nursing homes.
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,862
Adult day health care
$1,560
Assisted living
$4,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,152
Nursing home (private room)
$9,520
Note: Data for Florence was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cincinnati, Ohio, was used instead.
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.
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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The resources listed below may be helpful to seniors and their families when they are considering long-term care options. Some support seniors who wish to delay nursing home placement and live in their own homes for as long as possible, while others can help those transitioning to nursing home care understand the practical and financial support available to them.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Area Development District | (859) 283-1885 | The Northern Kentucky Area Development District is the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Florence. It oversees numerous programs for older adults in the northern part of the state. These include congregate nutrition, homemaker services, outreach care and case management. The agency also operates the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and administers the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for residents of local nursing homes. |
| Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY | (859) 283-1885 | This Meals on Wheels program serves southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors. When making deliveries, the volunteer drivers take some time to socialize with seniors and perform a brief wellness check. There is a cost for meals, but seniors may qualify for financial assistance. |
| TANK Senior Transportation | (859) 578-6949 | The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides senior transportation services for residents aged 67 and older. The service can be used for trips to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and senior centers. Eligible seniors are charged a fixed fee regardless of distance. TANK also operates the Regional Area Mobility Program (RAMP), a door-to-door paratransit service available to individuals who are unable to use fixed-route buses. |
| Florence Senior Activity Center | (859) 282-4061 | The Florence senior center hosts many educational and informational programs for older adults in the local area, as well as providing social and recreational opportunities. The center caters to adults of varying levels of mobility and well-being, and serves as an information point for those who are looking for advice and support with accessing aging-related services. |
Nursing Homes
notcool
1
Review of Florence Park Care Center
This place is awful the head nurse Monti (think that was it) was extremely rude and condescending the entire time I saw her. Some of the staff is nice which is the only reason it even gets one...
Nursing Homes
heatherp5
2
Review of Florence Park Care Center
the place is under staff and the day shift is the worst. I do not recommend this place to anyone who is not independent
Nursing Homes
Concerned Family sad
1
Review of Florence Park Care Center
Facility is always dirty and smells awful. Staff especially nurses are rude and unprofessional they use profanity at other staff members as well as residents. There long term unit isn’t fit for a...
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
