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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbus, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Columbus, A Place for Mom can help. With 59 memory care facilities in Columbus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Union City, South Fulton and Hickman.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Union City, South Fulton and Hickman.

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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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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
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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.
New Haven Assisted Living - PaducahNew Haven Assisted Living is a resident’s home away from home, nestled in the cozy city of Paducah, Kentucky. The area is dotted with natural parks and stands at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee River. Bob Noble Park, located less than half a mile from...
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
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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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.
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 Columbus, KY

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clinton, KY with an average of $3,389 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, KY vs. nearby cities

Columbus, KY
$3,529/mo
$3,586/mo
$3,389/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, KY vs. the state and national average

Columbus, KY
$3,529/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,529/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Columbus, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,103/mo
Studio
$4,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,595/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,129/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Columbus

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbus

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home in Paducah, KY

4.3
My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns. It would be helpful if the staff wore name tags to be able to better identify them. The ...
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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.

Columbus review score based on 40 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 47 Columbus memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbus 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

Columbus review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Columbus, KY47 facilities
8.8
Arlington, KY54 facilities
8.5
Clinton, KY10 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbus 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 40 reviews of 47 Columbus memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus 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.
Columbus, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Columbus memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.4%
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
23.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus 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 Columbus Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus 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 Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus 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 Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
14.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
6.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Rivercrest Place and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbus, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 59 memory care facilities near Columbus, Kentucky. See the full list.

The 59 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, Kentucky ranges from $1097 to $6755. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, Kentucky is $3,529. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Columbus, 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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