Hopkinsville Retirement Communities

For seniors who are looking for an assisted living facility in a community with a small-town feel but who want to enjoy all the advantages of living in a metropolitan area, the answer could be found in a Hopkinsville assisted living facility. Hopkinsville, Kentucky, with a population of about 30,000 people retains a small town atmosphere, but it is also part of the Clarksville-Hopkinsville metropolitan area which provides some of the shopping, cultural, and health care advantages of living in a metropolitan area.

The philosophy of assisted living is one of care and services that promote independence and dignity. In the Hopkinsville area, there are 19 assisted living facilities, and some of those also offer skilled nursing and other senior care services. Other senior care options available are in home or residential care, independent living facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. Health care is available locally at the Jennie Stuart Medical Center and at three other medical facilities within thirty miles of Hopkinsville.

Seniors in this area of Kentucky have the advantage of a low cost of living which is more than 12 points below average for the nation. Genworth Financial, in a recent survey, found that the average rate for a one-bedroom in a Hopkinsville assisted living facility is $2393. A private room in a nursing home facility is $5718, and home care from a home health aide is $3051.

Assisted living facilities provide assistance with daily living activities, help with coordinating services of outside health care providers, and supervision of resident activities. However, many active seniors look for opportunities to visit area attractions. This area has a history rich with the Civil War and the Black Patch Tobacco War, and the Pennyroyal Area Museum showcases exhibits from these wars. The Trail of Tears is commemorated with a Trail of Tears Indian Pow-Wow in the park each September. Little River Days is a two-day family fun festival that includes arts and crafts, food vendors, and live entertainment in Merchant Park every May.

You may begin your search for a Hopkinsville assisted living facility with the advanced search feature of this directory page. You may type in a zip code or address and receive a listing of the closest facilities.

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