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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sharkey, KY
If your loved one needs memory care in Sharkey, A Place for Mom can help. With 30 memory care facilities in Sharkey, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Sharkey incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Sharkey memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Sharkey, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brady.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Sterling, Waltz and Rose Hill.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Sharkey, KY
The average cost of senior living in Sharkey is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Liberty, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sharkey, KY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sharkey, KY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Sharkey
Recent reviews for memory care in Sharkey
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place a CCRC in Winchester, KY
5.0
This facility is great with family and the residence, they were patient with everyone.
The food was amazing and they had a chef on staff.
I would recommend this facility to others
Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, KY
5.0
This was a nice place. Trilogy does a very nice job, and this is a Trilogy place. They have good food here. They are a little expensive, but very nice.
Sterling Meadows Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, KY
4.8
It has been a good experience. The facility is spacious, and my dad has plenty of room to roam and walk around, either in the hallways or outside. They seem to attend to him very well. And he seems to be happier there than he was at home. You can't ask for much more than that.
Sharkey memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sharkey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sharkey, 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 Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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
20.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
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
24.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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
31%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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
13.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sharkey 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 Sharkey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sharkey 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 Sharkey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Preston Greens Senior Living, Seacoast at Liberty Ridge and Sterling Meadows Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sharkey, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 30 memory care facilities near Sharkey, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 30 memory care facilities near you in Sharkey, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sharkey, 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 Sharkey, 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 Sharkey, Kentucky ranges from $1134 to $8679. The average Memory Care cost in Sharkey, Kentucky is $3,622. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sharkey, Kentucky typically starts at $1134. 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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