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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bighill, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bighill, A Place for Mom can help. With 69 memory care facilities in Bighill, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Bighill incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Bighill memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Bighill, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Laurel Creek Health Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located in East Central Kentucky, our 26 bed facility offers person-centered memory care with individualized support in daily activities. We provide private and semi-private living quarters, open community and dining areas, as well as quiet areas for relaxation or visiting with...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Bluegrass Personal Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Bighill, KY

The average cost of senior living in Bighill is $4,331 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodhead, KY with an average of $3,480 per month.

Memory care costs in Bighill, KY, vs. nearby cities

Bighill, KY
$4,331/mo
$3,779/mo
$4,522/mo

Memory care costs in Bighill, KY, vs. state and national averages

Bighill, KY
$4,331/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Bighill, KY, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,331/mo

Memory care costs in Bighill, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,461/mo
Studio
$4,767/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,065/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Bighill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bighill, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBighill, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$4,331/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,331/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,853/mo$3,070/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Bighill, KY:$4,331/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bighill, KY:$4,331/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Bighill, KY:$2,853/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Bighill, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bighill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Bighill, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bighill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bighill, KY$5,842/mo$5,396/mo+8.3%
Kentucky$5,606/mo$4,940/mo+13.5%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Bighill, KY
2024 average cost:$5,842/mo
2023 average cost:$5,396/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$5,606/mo
2023 average cost:$4,940/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bighill

Recent reviews for memory care in Bighill

Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY

5.0
We are very very happy with our experience at Cedarhurst of Beaumont. We chose this facility initially because we just really liked the staff and the whole environment. The freedom that the residents have is wonderful. The room sizes are very nice and spacious. We would definitely recommend the ...
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Boonesboro Trail Senior Living in Winchester, KY

5.0
Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of meal services, a small gym, and activities for all.

Friendship Towers Assisted Living in Lexington, KY

5.0
It was the best fit for my mother, the physical layout, the activities available, the friendly and caring people, easy communication access, it is close to my home, within our budget. I would recommend to others.

Bighill review score based on 220 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 60 Bighill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bighill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bighill review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Bighill, KY60 facilities
8.2
Berea, KY6 facilities
8.2
Richmond, KY6 facilities

Review subcategories for Bighill memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 220 reviews of 60 Bighill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bighill resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bighill, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bighill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bighill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bighill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bighill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bighill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bighill memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bighill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bighill, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bighill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bighill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bighill, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bighill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bighill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bighill, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bighill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bighill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bighill, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bighill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bighill protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Lexington, Highlands Square and Richmond Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bighill, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 69 memory care facilities near Bighill, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Bighill, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Lexington and Richmond Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 69 memory care facilities near you in Bighill, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bighill, Kentucky, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bighill, Kentucky, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Bighill, Kentucky ranges from $1280 to $9175. The average Memory Care cost in Bighill, Kentucky is $4,331. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bighill, Kentucky typically starts at $1280. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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