Laurel Heights Home-Elderly is a senior community in London, KY.
Information last verified:
208 W 12th St, London, KY 40741
To contact a resident: (606) 864-4155
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and helpful.
Across many reviews, people say the staff treat residents well and help families feel supported during visits and tough moments. Several reviewers specifically point to helpful, friendly interactions and regular check-ins, including for end-of-life care. A few reviews also note that staff were accommodating or worked hard to make situations better.
Multiple reviewers highlight how clean the facility feels.
Cleanliness shows up often, with residents, visitors, and family members describing the building as very clean or well kept. Some reviewers also mention cleanliness alongside security and careful day-to-day attention. Even in critical feedback, one review says staff keep patients clean.
Some reviews mention food that residents can eat.
A couple of reviews bring up food quality and what residents can tolerate. One reviewer calls out food as good, while another describes staff trying to find foods their loved one will eat.
Reviews question how strictly the under-18 visitor rule is enforced.
Three negative reviews describe a situation where an under-18 visitor was denied entry during a family visit. Reviewers say the rule seemed inconsistent, citing other cases of younger visitors being allowed while their own family members were turned away. These comments focus on frustration with the enforcement and the impact on family access.
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Board and Care HomeLaurel Heights Home-Elderly is located at 208 W 12th St, London, KY 40741 in Whitley County, Kentucky
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