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The Pillars Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

The Pillars Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Shelbyville, KY.

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The Pillars Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

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  • Interior

    Interior of a church with rows of pews, large windows, and chandeliers.

  • Outdoors

    A grand building featuring classic architecture with prominent columns and detailed windows.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table set against large windows and elegant curtains.

  • Building

    A classic brick building featuring elegant columns, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

  • Landscaping

    Sign for Masonic Homes Kentucky, Shelbyville Campus.

  • Outdoor

    A joyful family portrait representing the warmth of senior living at Maple.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym area featuring various exercise machines for fitness and rehabilitation.

  • Rehabilitation

    A rehabilitation session where caregivers assist elderly patients in a supportive environment.

711 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of The Pillars Assisted Living

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and competence stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring, patient, and professional.

Many reviews emphasize positive day-to-day interactions, with residents described as treated with care and families feeling supported. Several comments call out staff as competent and organized, and others mention the ability to stay composed even when residents are challenging. A number of reviewers also highlight respectful communication and responsiveness when help was needed.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, orderly spaces are noted

Clean, orderly conditions come up often in resident and family feedback.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, neat, and well kept, including comments about an organized environment. Families also tie that cleanliness to overall comfort, saying they felt confident leaving loved ones there. Some reviewers specifically mention housekeeping and the general upkeep they observed during visits or stays.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care and communication concerns recur

Some residents and families report problems with care coordination and communication.

While several reviews describe positive experiences, a set of reviews raise concerns about how care was handled and communicated. One reviewer reports a diabetes-related oversight during a hospital-to-rehab transition, including delayed attention to glucose testing and insulin needs. Others describe situations that led to hospital transfers or restrictions on therapies they believed should have been available.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Health and pest worries are raised

Some reviews include serious concerns about pests and indoor conditions.

A few reviewers raise alarms about conditions inside the facility, including pests and other health-related issues. One review describes a pest found in a room and dissatisfaction with how it was addressed. Other reviews go further, citing concerns they associate with insects and contaminants, and saying families should be informed.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help keep residents engaged

Residents and families mention a range of activities, including faith and dementia-focused groups.

Several reviews describe programming such as church services and organized activity space. Another reviewer highlights a busy schedule that includes arts and crafts and performances, and notes regular participation in a dementia-related small group. These comments suggest the community works to keep residents involved beyond basic routines.

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Close to home for many families

Family members repeatedly mention the community’s convenience to their own location.

Multiple reviewers say the community is close to where they live, which they frame as helpful for visiting and staying involved in care. One family describes it as a blessing, and another says they wanted their loved one to live there because it was near. A separate review also notes the same convenience as part of why the facility was a good fit.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Lighthouse Baptist Church (0.1 miles)
  • Open Door Of Hope (1.4 miles)
  • Shelbyville Christian Assembly (3.4 miles)
  • Burks Branch Baptist Church (4.6 miles)
  • Buffalo Lick Baptist Church (7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (7.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Marimba Mexican Restaurant (1 miles)
  • Mc Kinley's Bread Shop & Deli (1.3 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.9 miles)
  • Waffle House (1.9 miles)
  • Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Norton Community Medical Associates - Shelbyville (0.6 miles)
  • Norton Children's Medical Group - Shelbyville (0.6 miles)
  • Bowersox Vision Center (1.1 miles)
  • Family Physician Associates PSC (2.3 miles)
  • Pediatric and Neonatal Practice PSC (2.3 miles)
  • Family Allergy & Asthm (2.4 miles)
  • Shelbyville Dermatology (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Andrews Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Eminence Apothecary (10.7 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (10.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (10.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Norton Immediate Care Center (0.6 miles)
  • Shelby County Emergency Medcial Services Sta 3 (8.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Sammy's Bakery (11.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Clear Creek Family Activity Center (1.6 miles)
  • The Parklands of Floyds Fork (14.8 miles)

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