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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dexter, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dexter, A Place for Mom can help. With 50 memory care facilities in Dexter, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dexter incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dexter memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dexter, 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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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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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They took very good care of my father at New Haven Assisted Living, and they advocated for him when he had challenges. There was one employee that got a little too friendly with him and gave him her...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Marion in Kentucky, New Haven Assisted Living is the best choice as the new home for your loved one. Known for our home-like atmosphere and high staff to resident ratio, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care and attention for your family member. ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dexter, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $3,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kuttawa, KY with an average of $3,376 per month.

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

Dexter, KY
$3,533/mo
$3,525/mo
$3,696/mo

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

Dexter, KY
$3,533/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,533/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,269/mo
Studio
$4,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,533/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,502/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,942/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, KY:$3,533/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, KY:$3,502/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, KY:$2,942/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Dexter, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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 Dexter, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dexter 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dexter, KY$5,342/mo$4,815/mo+10.9%
Kentucky$4,721/mo$4,932/mo-4.3%
National$5,479/mo$5,537/mo-1.1%
Dexter, KY
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,721/mo
2023 average cost:$4,932/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,479/mo
2023 average cost:$5,537/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dexter

Recent reviews for memory care in Dexter

The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My mother moved into Morningside and I think it's just a good place. It's a smaller community and that allows residents to get more individualized care. I think they are short staffed but I understand that isn't necessarily their fault and it's mostly state restrictions. My mother loves the food ...
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Dexter review score based on 61 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 40 Dexter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dexter 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

Dexter review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dexter, KY40 facilities
8.2
Hardin, KY49 facilities
8.4
Benton, KY12 facilities

Review subcategories for Dexter 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 61 reviews of 40 Dexter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter 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.
Dexter, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Dexter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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
10%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5%
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
22.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dexter

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 Dexter protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Rivercrest Place and Charter Senior Living of Paris TN are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dexter, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 50 memory care facilities near Dexter, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Dexter, Kentucky is Brookdale Murray. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 50 memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dexter, 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 Dexter, 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 Dexter, Kentucky ranges from $1097 to $6755. The average Memory Care cost in Dexter, Kentucky is $3,533. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dexter, Kentucky typically starts at $1097. 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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