Carmel Manor is a senior care facility located in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, this Catholic-based community provides a range of care services including assisted living, skilled nursing care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since July 5, 1990, Carmel Manor currently serves 63 residents in both private and semi-private room settings. The facility’s care philosophy is centered on its faith-based values and a supportive atmosphere, guided by the ongoing involvement of the Carmelite Sisters.
Residents at Carmel Manor have access to an array of medical and supportive services. The facility provides round-the-clock nursing care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as full assistance with bathing and some physical help with eating, dressing, and toileting. Speech and occupational therapy are available for residents requiring rehabilitative support, with additional services such as memory care and ambulatory care provided for those with cognitive or mobility challenges. The facility offers incontinence care, medication management, and diabetes care as well. Podiatry and optometry services are accessible onsite, and residents benefit from fitness programs and indoor walking paths to promote mobility and general health. Laundry and dry cleaning services, an onsite barber/beauty salon, and social opportunities through clubs, resident activities, and organized communities are also available. Carmel Manor further supports residents and their families through counseling and consistent communication, though reviews indicate variability in communication quality.
Carmel Manor participates in both resident and family councils, providing an avenue for ongoing feedback and involvement in care planning. The facility’s environment is described in numerous reviews as clean, bright, and attractive, with a home-like feel. Personal responses highlight the dedication and compassion of the nursing staff and aides, and several reviewers have noted recent improvements in management and reduced reliance on staffing agencies. However, there have been concerns about periods of understaffing and lapses in supervision, particularly affecting those in memory care, along with reports of inconsistent communication and challenges during health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Families are advised to remain engaged in their loved ones’ care and maintain open lines of communication with facility management.
Transportation services are available at Carmel Manor at cost, accommodating residents' needs for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes. This service supports residents in maintaining external medical care and accessing community resources or personal errands according to their needs, though advance arrangement is typically required.
As of June 2024, Carmel Manor continues to offer a comprehensive set of elder care services within a faith-centered environment, consistent with the values of the Carmelite Sisters’ network, with ongoing efforts to improve staffing and communication based on resident and family feedback. No major recent expansions or new amenities have been documented on public platforms.
Costs at this community start at $4,454 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $6,029, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,592. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
