Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen

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Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen

Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen

926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Skilled Nursing Facility

Features

Housing

  • 156 resident community capacity 156 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY is an exceptional assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and comprehensive care services to provide a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon on-site, allowing them to easily access hair and beauty services. They can stay entertained with cable or satellite TV and have access to community-operated transportation for their daily needs. The computer center provides internet access, enabling residents to stay connected with their loved ones or pursue personal interests online.

Meals are served in a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences. The kitchenette allows residents who prefer to cook their own meals the freedom to do so. For those who need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, 24-hour supervision and call systems are available.

The facility offers numerous amenities for recreation and relaxation. Residents can exercise in the fitness room or enjoy various games in the gaming room. The garden provides a serene space for outdoor activities or leisurely strolls. A small library is available for book lovers to immerse themselves in their favorite stories.

Housekeeping services ensure that living spaces remain neat and tidy at all times. Private bathrooms offer convenience and privacy for each resident. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connectivity allows residents to stay connected and utilize technology according to their needs.

The care services provided at this assisted living community are tailored to meet individual needs. Assistance is readily available for daily activities, medication management, diabetes diets, special dietary restrictions, and transportation arrangements.

A dedicated wellness center promotes mental well-being among residents through various programs designed specifically for them. Move-in coordination makes transitioning into the community seamless and stress-free.

Outside the community, there are multiple parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, and places of worship nearby, ensuring that essential services and recreational opportunities are easily accessible.

With its array of amenities and comprehensive care services, the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY strives to provide a comfortable and enriching living environment for its residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.1 miles)
  • Reel 'Em In Fishhouse (0.2 miles)
  • Rigdon's Championship Barbque (1.8 miles)
  • Buffalo Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Silver Star Burgers (4.6 miles)
  • Huddle House (4.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hanson Pharmacy and Wellness Center (0.3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)
  • Blue Grass Ltc (5 miles)
  • Bluegrass Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Bluegrass IV Care (5.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Western Kentucky Centre For Psychiatric Medicine (0.6 miles)
  • West Kentucky Dermatology (4.3 miles)
  • Bridgewater Medical Center (4.4 miles)
  • Commonwealth Biomedical Research (4.7 miles)
  • Pediatric Health Group (5.4 miles)
  • Cardiology Consultants PSC (5.4 miles)
  • Trover's Center for Women's Health (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (2.3 miles)
  • Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Real Life Church (3.1 miles)
  • Grace Baptist Church (3.1 miles)
  • Cityreach Church (3.5 miles)
  • First Christian Church (3.9 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Mahr Park Arboretum (4.9 miles)
  • Madisonville Skate Park (6.4 miles)
  • West Kentucky ATV Recreational Area (11.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regional Medical Center, Same Day Surgery (5.3 miles)
  • Trover Health System (5.4 miles)
  • Merle M. Cancer Center (5.4 miles)
  • Trover Health System Regional Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Regional Medical Center (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • CSX (12.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (15.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Sissy's Cafe (12.4 miles)
  • Hometown Cafe (13.4 miles)
  • Sugar Daddy's (16.7 miles)

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