Nelson County, Kentucky — senior housing & health access
Nelson County, Kentucky has 6 federally subsidized senior housing properties (164 units across HUD Section 202 and USDA Rural Development), a 65+ population of 7,918 with an estimated 2,271 living alone, and 1,581 dual-eligible Medicare beneficiaries served by 15 D-SNP plans.
County at a glance
- Subsidized senior housing properties: 6 (rural county)
- HUD Section 202: 0 properties (0 units)
- USDA Rural Development: 6 properties (164 units)
- Population 65+: 7,918; estimated living alone: 2,271 (29%)
- Dual-eligible beneficiaries: 1,581 (14.2%)
- D-SNP plans available: 15; enrolled members: 4,642
Common questions
How many subsidized senior housing properties are in Nelson County, Kentucky?
6 — 0 HUD Section 202 properties (0 units) and 6 USDA Rural Development properties (164 units).
How many dual-eligible (Medicare and Medicaid) beneficiaries live in Nelson County, Kentucky?
About 1,581, roughly 14.2% of Medicare beneficiaries in the county (CMS).
Is Nelson County, Kentucky rural?
Yes — it is classified rural under USDA ERS RUCA codes and USDA Rural Development eligibility.
Which D-SNP plans serve Nelson County, Kentucky?
15 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans operate in the county, with roughly 4,642 enrolled members (CMS enrollment files). The county brief shows the plan-by-plan market share.
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Sources: HUD, USDA Rural Development, U.S. Census ACS, CMS Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment and D-SNP files. Markdown version: /data/county/21179.md