Diversicare Of Nicholasville

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  • Interior

    A well-equipped fitness and rehabilitation center featuring various exercise machines.
  • Outdoors

    A serene view of a building set against a clear blue sky and lush green grass.
  • Decor

    A cozy waiting room featuring comfortable seating and a television.
  • Building

    A community building with flags standing proudly against a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy hotel room featuring a bed with a decorative lamp, a chair for relaxation, and a gift bag on the table.
  • Windows

    A cozy dining area featuring tables with lace tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and a decorative atmosphere.
  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained wooden deck with a grill cover, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance with autumn wreaths and a cozy porch setting.
  • Bathroom

    A modern, stylish shower featuring a glass enclosure and elegant tile work.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A treadmill designed for both exercise and workspace use, featuring a sleek design and adjustable components.

Diversicare Of Nicholasville

Diversicare Of Nicholasville is a nursing home community in Nicholasville, KY.

Information last verified:

100 Sparks Avenue, Nicholasville, KY 40356

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

4.1 from 79 reviews
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Overall Review of Diversicare Of Nicholasville

differentiator 13 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Residents and families consistently describe effective rehabilitation and a standout therapy setup.

Many reviewers talk about rehab working well, including cases where residents progressed and returned home. Several also point to a spacious or new therapy gym and describe the therapy team as supportive. The tone is especially positive when people compare the facility’s rehab experience to what they expected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining can be hit or miss

Dining reviews are mixed, with some residents praising meals and others reporting serious shortfalls.

Some reviewers specifically mention the kitchen staff and say residents anticipate favorites and desserts. Others describe dining problems that affected weight and medication routines. Because the feedback is split, it seems dining quality and consistency may vary by resident situation.

common 12 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upgrades

Reviewers frequently mention a clean environment and note recent renovation improvements.

A number of reviews highlight cleanliness, including comments about the facility smelling good or being very clean. Several also mention renovations or an updated look, along with improved spaces. A smaller set of reviews contradicts that, describing smells or poor upkeep, so the experience may not be uniform across units or time.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Staffing levels raise concerns

A recurring concern is staffing and follow-through, including delays in help and care tasks.

Some reviewers describe short staffing or unresponsiveness, including waiting for help and delayed cleaning. Several complaints focus on supplies, bed care, or basic needs not being handled promptly. Other reviews are more positive about individual nurses and aides, but the negative themes are frequent enough that staffing and oversight appear to be a recurring pressure point.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Many reviews say residents have activities to participate in.

Multiple reviewers mention ongoing activities that residents can join, including organized group time and social events. Some also describe visits and interactions that made them see residents as happy or busy during their stay. A few reviews focus more on care problems than day-to-day engagement, which helps explain why activities are praised unevenly across reviews.

common 24 reviews mention this

Caring staff is a consistent thread

Across many reviews, the staff is described as caring, friendly, and attentive to residents.

A large share of reviews include praise for nurses, aides, and the overall care team, often describing residents being treated with kindness and respect. Reviewers also mention helpful communication and professionalism during rehab and ongoing care. At the same time, some reviews raise serious issues involving care delays, management attitudes, or quality gaps, so staff praise may depend on the specific unit, shift, or moment in time.

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

  • 73 resident community capacity 73 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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Blue Grass (11 miles away) Blue Grass (11 miles away)
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Hometown Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Jessamine Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • UK HealthCare Jessamine Eye Center (1 miles)
  • Ulanday Juan MD (1.9 miles)
  • Baptist Health Neurology-Dr Winkley (5 miles)
  • Fayette Eye Care & Dry Eye Spa (7.5 miles)
  • Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates (8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Drug Mart (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Sims Drugs (5.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.1 miles)
  • Cafe Central (9.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (5 miles)
  • Drake's (5 miles)
  • Asuka Japanese Steak House & Sushi (5 miles)
  • Jake's Cigar Bar L (5.1 miles)
  • Great Wall Chinese Restaurant (5.7 miles)
  • Banners (6.4 miles)
  • Roosters (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Central Baptist Hospital (5 miles)
  • Halo-8 (5.7 miles)
  • Central Baptist Hospital (8.4 miles)
  • Urgent Treatment Clinics (8.9 miles)

Parks

  • Downtown Green (5.6 miles)
  • Veterans Park (6.4 miles)
  • Shillito Park (6.9 miles)
  • Camp Nelson National Monument (7.2 miles)
  • Wellington Dog Park (7.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mt Freedom Baptist Church (5.7 miles)
  • Lexington Family Church (5.8 miles)
  • Southland Christian Church (6 miles)
  • Christ United Methodist Church (8 miles)
  • Centenary United Methodist Church (9.2 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (9.5 miles)

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