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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Somerset, Kentucky

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Somerset, KY. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Somerset yet. Statewide, the median is $6,197/mo. Browse nearby cities or the Kentucky page while we finish adding local providers.

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In-Home Care, Somerset median
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What senior care costs in Somerset

Kentucky, 2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareSomersetKentuckyNational
25th percentile—$5,916/mo$6,221/mo
Median—$6,197/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile—$6,735/mo$7,627/mo

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A dash means the underlying source can't support that figure for this area. We leave the cell empty rather than estimate around it.

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Somerset.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Somerset has 8 such properties. The county aging agency at (800) 264-7093 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This budget usually covers assisted living or substantial home care in Somerset.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Budgets this size cover skilled nursing or around-the-clock home care in Somerset.
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In-Home Care in Somerset

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Somerset yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Somerset at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Somerset, KY yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

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Somerset, in Pulaski County, has about 12,216 residents. About 2,488 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $34,704.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Lake Cumberland AAA(800) 264-7093lcadd.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Kentucky 2-1-11-877-925-0037kentucky211.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Somerset VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Somerset.

  • Home and Community Based WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

We don't have enough local data for Somerset, KY yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across Kentucky → · In-Home Care cost across Kentucky → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

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In-Home Care in Somerset, KY. Cost & Providers