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Best Independent Living in Florence, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 independent living communities in Florence, KY using KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in KY
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Florence, KY our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Florence, KY.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Florence:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes
Avg Walk Score: 29/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Florence, KY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florence, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Legacy Living Florence
IL
AL
MC
Florence (Carspen's Creek)
102
Facility 102
KY AVG 83
Rank #94 / 340
Yes
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 402
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Colonial Heights Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Florence (Charleston Pines Apartments)
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 83
Rank #189 / 340
Yes
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 43
Rank #336 / 402
Behavioral Health (61), Dementia Care (9)-
StoryPoint Union
IL
AL
Union (Fowler Creek Villas)
-Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 43
Rank #348 / 402
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Florence.

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Legacy Living Florence

8520 Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY 41042
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Overview of Legacy Living Florence
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Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence is an excellent senior living community that offers a range of senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community guarantees a secure and comfortable residence with their thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. Residents can rest assured with a qualified personal care attendant available 24/7 to provide assistance when needed.

Focused in giving its residents an enriched quality of life, Legacy Living strives to meet each residents’ most intimate needs, deliver tasty dining experiences, provide fun life enrichment events and ensure a clean and clutter-free living space. Here, residents enjoy vibrant activities and an array of amenities, such as scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry services, full-service beauty parlor, and well-equipped entertainment and library. At Legacy Living Florence, residents encounter plenty of experiences that enhances their life and overall well-being.

Phone: (859) 534-2436

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Overview of Colonial Heights Senior Living
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Colonial Heights is one of the trusted senior living places in the city that offers an unmatched level of commitment, care, and compassion for residents in Florence. Considered as Northern Kentucky’s premier retirement home, adults and seniors will discover a new kind of luxury living experience when it comes to personal care, independent living, and memory care options. Driven by sophistication and warmth, residents are ensured feel a whole new level of comfort and security in a vibrant setting that boost a graceful aging experience.
Colonial Heights is built with delightful amenities and services that inspire residents to maintain an active, freeing, and fulfilling lifestyle. Comprehensive features include housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, a 24-hour care team, and personalized care plans for a unique senior living experience.

Phone: (859) 525-6900

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Overview of StoryPoint Union
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Focusing on independent living, StoryPoint Union is a retirement community in Union, Kentucky. The community has a three-story setting, featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

With a car-dependent area, the community’s transportation services help residents access errands conveniently. Fitness and recreation programs are also available.

Phone: (859) 384-0902

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Florence, KY

What is the average cost of independent living in Florence, KY?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Florence, KY is approximately $1,795. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Florence, KY?

Independent living in Florence, KY typically ranges from $649 - $4,620 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in Florence, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Florence, KY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florence, KY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Florence, KY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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