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| Legacy Living Florence |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Florence (Carspen's Creek) | 71
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71
KY AVG
101
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#174 / 341 | No |
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KY AVG
44
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#147 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Colonial Heights Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Florence (Charleston Pines Apartments) | 61
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61
KY AVG
101
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#207 / 341 | No |
19
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19
KY AVG
44
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#338 / 424 | 1 Bed | - |
| StoryPoint Union |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Union (Fowler Creek Villas) | -
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KY AVG
101 | Yes |
16
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16
KY AVG
44
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#350 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Colonial Heights Senior Living | MC AL | Florence | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Fields Of Florence | MC AL | Florence | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Magnolia Springs Florence Senior Living | AL | Florence | 23 | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Colonial Heights Senior Living
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.
Overview of Legacy Living Florence
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Treat yourself to a retirement life like no other at Storypoint Union in Union, KY, a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living and enhanced living services. Residents comfortably settle into beautifully furnished apartments, with a selection of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. The community handles the tedious tasks and chores, so residents have the freedom to continue their passions, make new friends, and participate in engaging activities.
Residents enjoy a high-spirited lifestyle with daily programs, engaging activities and events, and resort-style amenities such as a media room, massage room, salon, library, activity room, a cafe, and much more. The community serves tasty, chef-prepared meals to provide residents with an excellent dining experience that fosters bonding over meals while giving residents the nourishment they need. With compassionate care, friendly neighbors, and thrilling activities, Storypoint Union makes an ideal place to live a full, connected retirement life.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- 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.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Florence, KY?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 53 licensed independent living communities in Florence, KY.
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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