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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Defoe, KY
If your loved one needs memory care in Defoe, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Defoe, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Defoe incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Defoe memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Defoe, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Pleasureville, Avoca and Beckley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelbyville, La Grange and Crestwood.
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3 reviews
The facility would get a 5 for cleanliness. Her apartment would not. The carpet needed to be at least deep cleaned, but really should have been replaced. Neither of those have been done. The food is brought...
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.
-Twin Oaks is a homelike senior living community in Henry County, KY promoting independence while providing 24 hour support & safety.-Our address is 98 Adams Street New Castle, KY 40050 and we are just 35 minutes from East Louisville, 20 minutes from Lagrange, KY and 25 minutes from...
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
74 Mack Walters Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I have had the best experience there. The staff are awesome. They took mom in and accepted her as family. They move on her, care for her, Joke with her and see to it that all of her needs are met. They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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We love the place, the food is biggest drawback, not much variety, too much salt used, some meals not very appetizing. Quality of care is good, just a lot of turnover which causes confusion sometimes,...
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.
Amber Oaks, located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky, is an award-winning, assisted living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Amber Oaks is more than a place to live. It offers...
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This is a small and caring community that gives personal attention to the residents. The staff are good. to work with The community is clean. The staff availability to the residents is outstanding. There...
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.
Crescent Place Assisted living is the premier establishment for discriminating patrons in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Bordered by a beautiful courtyard and maintained with an elegance only found in Kentucky, Crescent Place offers the lifestyle residents deserve. All the amenities a person could want...
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The staff is incredibly friendly, They make families feel like family. They are very welcoming. The food is good. The layout is great and accessible. The room size is nice. They have an outdoor enclosed...
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 situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is part of a larger senior living campus that includes Morning Pointe of Frankfort, a senior living and personal care community. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Cost of memory care in Defoe, KY
The average cost of senior living in Defoe is $3,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monterey, KY with an average of $3,753 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Defoe
Recent reviews for memory care in Defoe
Magnolia Springs East Louisville
5.0
Our experience with Magnolia Springs East has been wonderful. Very caring and attentive staff. Couldn't be happier to have such a fantastic, competent, lovely place for Mom! It's a relief to know she is so well treated!
Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.6
Amber Oaks Assisted Living is a really good place. We have no issues with the staff. It's a location with not a lot of traffic. My family member really enjoys it there. They provide quality service that gives me peace of mind.
Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY
3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much.
Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal.
Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.
Defoe memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defoe memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defoe, 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 Defoe 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 Defoe 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
50%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Defoe 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 Defoe Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defoe 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 Defoe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Defoe 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 Defoe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defoe 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 Defoe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Springs East Louisville, The Oaks Assisted Living and Twin Oaks Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Defoe, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Defoe, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Defoe, Kentucky is Magnolia Springs East Louisville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Defoe, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Defoe, 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 Defoe, 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 Defoe, Kentucky ranges from $485 to $11175. The average Memory Care cost in Defoe, Kentucky is $3,930. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Defoe, Kentucky typically starts at $485. 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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