Bradford Square in Frankfort, KY

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Bradford Square in Frankfort, KY

Bradford Square is a nursing home community in Frankfort, KY.

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1040 US Highway 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601

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

3.7 from 62 reviews
5 stars
32
4 stars
10
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
15

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Overall Review of Bradford Square

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe kind, caring staff and good communication.

Many reviews highlight staff who are friendly and compassionate, with some families saying they felt confident their loved ones were being cared for. Several reviewers also mention responsiveness to day-to-day needs, including communication with families and attentive nursing and therapy support. A few reviews counter that experience, but the overall tone in the positive reviews is that staff members treat residents respectfully and work hard despite being in a nursing-home setting.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed picture

Cleanliness comes up often, with some praise and some serious complaints.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean, mentioning clean rooms and a generally well-maintained environment during their stays. Others report very negative experiences, including odors and concerns about residents being kept in unsanitary conditions. Taken together, reviews suggest cleanliness can vary significantly by timeframe and experience.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality and restrictions

Food quality is inconsistent, while dietary needs are part of care plans.

A handful of reviews directly address meals, with some people calling the food very good and others saying it was not appetizing. The community provides support for special diets such as diabetes-related diets and other special dietary restrictions, which can matter for residents who have to follow specific nutrition plans. Even with that structure, reviewer feedback on day-to-day meal satisfaction still varies.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Care lapses and staffing worries

Several reviews describe neglect, understaffing, or missed medical needs.

A recurring negative theme is that some residents were not receiving timely help—such as delays in getting assistance, not having supplies or grooming handled, or not being taken for needed follow-up care. Multiple reviews also raise serious concerns tied to hygiene and infection risk, along with reports of inadequate attention to medical issues. While other reviewers describe attentive care, these complaints are frequent enough that they stand out as a clear caution flag.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dementia residents are mentioned

Some reviewers specifically mention dementia care experiences.

Two reviewers describe their family members as having dementia and say staff supported them in a way that left the resident feeling cared for. Both accounts frame the experience as ongoing, with staff working to help despite typical long-term-care challenges. These mentions are limited, but they show dementia-related experiences come up in the feedback.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Blue Grass (19 miles away) Blue Grass (19 miles away)

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Frankfort, Kentucky offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable place to live. Within walking distance, there are several dining options including Sonic Drive-In, Staxx BBQ, and Thai Smile, as well as pharmacies such as Hometown Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks nearby for relaxing outings. For medical care, Capital Family Physicians and Retina Associates of Kentucky are in close proximity. Transportation services like Maxim Crane Works are also available for those who may require assistance getting around. In terms of recreation, there are parks such as Capitol View Park and River View Park where seniors can enjoy outdoor activities. Places of worship like Buck Run Baptist Church and Ninevah Christian Church offer opportunities for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Frankfort provides a diverse range of resources that cater to the needs of seniors seeking a vibrant community setting.

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (0.2 miles)
  • Staxx BBQ (0.2 miles)
  • Thai Smile (0.2 miles)
  • Arby's (0.3 miles)
  • Dq Grill & Chill (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Cook Out (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hometown Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Frankfort Family Care Center (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Capital Family Physicians (0.8 miles)
  • Capital Cardiology (0.9 miles)
  • Retina Associates of Kentucky (1.2 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (1.2 miles)
  • Women's Care of the Blue Grass (1.3 miles)
  • Richard A Lingreen (1.3 miles)
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists (1.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Maxim Crane Works (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Capitol View Park (1.5 miles)
  • River View Park (1.9 miles)
  • Josephine Sculpture Park (2.8 miles)
  • Cove Spring Park (3.7 miles)
  • Lakeview Park (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Buck Run Baptist Church (5.8 miles)
  • Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church (6.2 miles)
  • Ninevah Christian Church (7.3 miles)
  • Alton Baptist Church (8.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (9.6 miles)
  • Buffalo Lick Baptist Church (9.6 miles)

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