Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Paducah, KY, has 27,137 residents, and 19% of them are seniors aged 65 and older. Although Paducah has a modest municipal population, it is the largest city around for miles, making it a regional economic hub. As a result, the city has excellent health care facilities, including the region-leading Baptist Health Hospital, which features a Cancer Care unit, and Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital. Nursing home costs in Paducah are lower than average, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room averages $6,753 compared to the Kentucky average of $7,178 and the national average of $7,908.
For seniors needing the highest level of care available, nursing homes offer around-the-clock monitoring and access to skilled medical personnel. As a result, they are usually the most expensive choice when it comes to living arrangements for seniors. Individuals needing less-intensive care and wishing to save money might opt for assisted living, home care or adult day health care instead.
This guide covers the costs of nursing homes and other types of care in Paducah and surrounding cities. It also lists several helpful resources for seniors in the region.
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4747 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY, 42001
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found the 'Legacy Personal Care' facility because I was interested in talking with someone about dementia in the elderly because my mother has dementia. I made an appointment to sit down with one of the staff. She took time from her busy day to l..."
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100 Marshall Ct, Paducah, KY, 42001
4.0
(6 reviews)
"All of the caregivers for my momma when she was there were great. They loved my momma and made sure she was taken care of...."
READ MORE544 LONE OAK RD., Paducah, KY, 42003
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My wife is doing all right there. Well, she wants to come home, but I could not take care of her here by myself because she needed more rehab and professional care. I think her needs are being met there. Their cleanliness is fine. They're constantly ..."
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10456 US Highway 62, Calvert City, KY, 42029
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Wonderful caring staff. Always pleasant and professional. Great communication to family. Nursing director genuinely cares about staff and residents. She's awesome. Fun daily activities for residents. Delicious meals and snacks served in a family..."
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2299 METROPOLIS STREET, Metropolis, IL, 62960
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother stayed for six week of rehab for a non weight baring broken ankle. She had a lovely room that was very roomy with a lift chair. The staff was always available and attentive to my mom and her needs...."
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1201 FIFTH AVE, Calvert City, KY, 42029
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Calvert City is right close to us, and we've heard a lot about it and knew people that had their parents in there. Ever since they had been in there, even days they enjoy being in there, but they said the people are real good too and take really good..."
READ MORE900 E 9th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Southgate nursing home in Metropolis Illinois is one of the friendliest and cleanest facilities I have ever visited. My grandmother is currently a resident there and I go there to visit her every now and then, and when I do it is always a pleasure to..."
READ MORESeniors in Paducah pay $6,753 on average for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. The average cost of private accommodations is $7,604.
Paducah has cheaper average nursing home costs than the typical city both in Kentucky and in the United States. A semiprivate room costs an average of $6,753 in Paducah, compared to averages of $7,178 statewide and $7,908 nationally. Paducah seniors also pay less for nursing home care than residents of other smallish cities in Western Kentucky. The highest costs in the region are in Bowling Green at $8,425, followed by Owensboro at $7,984. Average nursing home costs in Elizabethtown are slightly lower at $7,604, but still much higher than what Paducah seniors pay.
Paducah
$6,753
Kentucky
$7,178
The United States
$7,908
Bowling Green
$8,425
Owensboro
$7,984
Elizabethtown
$7,604
Of all senior living arrangements, nursing homes provide the highest level of care, but not every senior needs that. Other options provide less-intensive care and are less expensive. Adult day health care has the lowest average monthly cost in Paducah at $1,083. Home care and home health care both cost $4,767 per month on average. Assisted living, at $3,215 per month, is quite a bit cheaper. For seniors needing the comprehensive care provided in a nursing facility, a semiprivate room in Paducah averages $6,753 per month, and a private room averages $7,604.
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,083
Assisted Living
$3,215
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,753
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,604
Note: Data for Paducah, KY, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Clarksville, TN, 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.
Several resources are available in the Paducah area to make life easier for senior residents. For those needing assisted living or nursing home care, there are agencies and charities that can help with the financial side of things. Paducah also has several resources to help seniors retain their independence and age in place.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center | (270) 443-8579 | The Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center provides a host of services to make seniors' lives easier, including safe driving courses, smartphone education and classes on computer literacy and Medicare. |
| Purchase Area Agency on Aging | (270) 247-9426 | The Purchase Area Agency on Aging serves seniors aged 60 and up in the entire Purchase region, which includes Paducah. Services include transportation, home-delivered meals, health assessments and referrals to health care providers. |
| Paducah Community Kitchen | (270) 575-3400 | Paducah Community Kitchen is a charitable organization funded by donations from local individuals, businesses and churches. It provides a free lunch every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. These lunches are open to anyone in need; there is no age or disability requirement. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Paducah/McCracken County | (270) 442-8993 | The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is made up of adults 55 and older who volunteer their time to make calls to seniors living alone, mentor at-risk youth and engage in other community-focused projects. Seniors can choose to volunteer or avail themselves of its services. |
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tanajo
5
Review of Providence Pointe Healthcare
All of the caregivers for my momma when she was there were great. They loved my momma and made sure she was taken care of.
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Rebekah
4
Review of Providence Pointe Healthcare
My brother is now at Providence Pointe Healthcare. It has two rehab centers and therapy centers. It has two separate nursing stations. It has rehabilitation from release from the hospital onto...
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1
Review of Providence Pointe Healthcare
I have a mother that's in this facility. She's had $180.00 cash that's been stolen from her glass case. And tried talking with social worker without a call back. Proceeded to try to file complaint...
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