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Photo of Preston Greens Senior Living
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5 for all! Staff is great, social life is great, very clean and we would absolutely recommend Preston Greens to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Cheers to Preston Greens! Lexington's EXTRAordinary senior living community by embracing the "Gold Standard" of senior living, and delivering a superior culture rooted with hospitality, safety and collaboration.Preston Greens takes something ordinary and makes it fun -- a community rich in...
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55 Photos available
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What they could improve on would be the food and with those improvements we would recommend Harmony at Tucker Station to other families.
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.
Independent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Tucker Station. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, our...
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Photo of Windsor Gardens of Georgetown
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I love the place & so does [name removed]The workers made to point to make him feel good. They were friendly & he liked that. It took a week or more for him to adjust that I would be back. I still tell him...
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.
The glorious Windsor Gardens of Georgetown, Kentucky offers residents assisted living in a colonial ranch style residence surrounded by finely kept lawns and impeccable landscaping. Georgetown is steeped in history and filled with fine examples of southern architecture. Home to the Horse Park,...
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The manager and the salesperson were great. They patiently dealt with the deluge of questions from the family. Also, it was clear they both had true, caring relationships with the residents. Add that to how...
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.
As the premier independent living and assisted living community in the St. Matthews area, we are conveniently located in the unique St. Matthews neighborhood, with easy access to shopping, dining, festivals and the arts, Vitality Living St. Matthews offers independent living and assisted living...
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Photo of Creekside on Bardstown
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I would give them a 5, staff all know residents names and provide special extra services for those who need them, like a lifelike baby doll or a box of large Legos for someone who needs to build things.
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.
At Creekside on Bardstown, our focus is to promote resident independence, so they may enjoy life to the fullest! Unlike many other senior living communities, our affordable monthly rates are “all inclusive” which gives families peace of mind knowing each month the rent rate will not fluctuate....
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I would rate everything as a 5. My mom and stepdad are happy at McDowell Place. It's clean, the staff is friendly and caring. The dining manager is responsive to suggestions and they have lots of activities....
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.
McDowell Place of Danville is a unique independent and assisted living community, also offering respite and personal care. It is spacious, comfortable and finely appointed to make your stay, or that of a loved one, as pleasant as possible.What makes McDowell Place unique? Our people: We have 46...
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The planned activities are wonderful, games, bingo, Bible Study, exercise, arts and crafts. There are field trips they can sign up for, a nice bistro type area for snacks outside of mealtime, good food, can...
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.
If it's time to slow down with the upkeep on a house and get busy enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle, Sayre Christian Village has many options for you to choose between.We recognize that most everyone has become accustomed to more space. Our Friendship Towers apartments were built with that in...
Photo of Twin Oaks Assisted Living
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I would recommend to others. Down home like. Country people and small town. Very clean and close.
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...
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I know several people who do live there and they all seem to love the food and camaraderie with Winchester friends. I have only heard from one client there that if you push the button on the necklace you...
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.
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Photo of Hallmark House
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We chose Hallmark House because of the friendliness, cleanliness, the fact that it had only 30 beds for memory care only & the general layout of the facility. When I visited I met many of the staff not just...
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.
Hallmark House is a brand new Senior Living community with a focus on Memory Care in Louisville Kentucky. Our staff is fully trained in memory care. Hallmark House also embraces the 'Best Friends' approach to resident care. The 'Best Friends' method is an innovative,sensitive and unique approach...
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Photo of Ashton Grove
1919 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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The staff speeds on the entrance street. Apartment size is fine and the physical location of the complex is great. Would recommend to others considering this community.
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Richmond
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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First of all, Dominion is more like homey feeling and design of building is very updated. Interiors are nice and the tenants get own private rooms. One negative is no insurance so each resident has to pay...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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Photo of Bluegrass Assisted Living -Bardstown
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I never ate there and my dad did not participate in the activities. He is mostly non verbal now. Nice people and friendly staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bluegrass Assisted Living offers studio and one bedroom apartments, each with their own private bathroom complete with emergency pull cord.  Each apartment also has a kitchenette in which we provide a small refrigerator and a microwave.  Each apartment also has access to basic cable TV...
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Photo of Highgrove at Tates Creek
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We have found the staff to be very accommodating and pleasant. They take their time and are very patient with their residents. There are plenty of activities and events. They are taking good care of Mom! We...
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.
Highgrove at Tates Creek is located in the Tates Creek area of southeast Lexington, just south of Man O' War Boulevard. The community is constructed on a beautiful site consisting of rolling hills, mature trees and a winding creek.At Highgrove at Tates Creek, we provide service with dignity. We...
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Photo of Belmont Village St. Matthews
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The facility was always very clean and organized. The dinners I had there were very good. The physical therapist was very good at communicating updates on Mom's progress. I think there were a good number of...
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.
Located in the heart of the St. Matthews, just eight miles east of downtown Louisville, is the friendly community of Belmont Village at St. Matthews. Opened in 1999, our senior living facility provides a warm and welcoming home to residents as well as many cherished pets. There's no shortage of...
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Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
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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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Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown
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The staff are very loving and caring. The manager keeps in close contact with me regarding any concerns. Meals are good, though serving dessert twice daily may not be the healthiest choice. There are no...
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.
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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Photo of Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
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I'm very pleased with the care my mom is getting, they are a sister memory care to Homeplace in Midway. The location of Bridgepointe works best for me to see my mom more frequently. The staff have all been...
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.
Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods is a senior living community designed to help families grow closer as loved ones grow older. As a life plan community, we offer multiple levels of care at one address, with a lifestyle that balances active independence with trusted support. Residents enjoy a...
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Photo of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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5 for all of them. Mom has been happy at Meadowthorpe and they have all been very helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Meaowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care to other...
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.
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care is privately owned and operated. Our Community is a five-cottage style campus that includes eight apartments in each cottage. We offer private one-bedroom apartments that are designed to be home-like while creating a safe welcoming environment that...
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Photo of The Enclave of East Louisville
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The facility is nicely decorated and feels like home. The apartments are a good size and up to date. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The common areas are tidy and clean. They treat the residents...
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.
The Enclave of East Louisville is located in Louisville, KY and offers exceptional personal care assisted living and memory care options for seniors. Expect stunning grounds and inspired interiors everywhere you turn. In this warm and welcoming community, residents enjoy 24-hour support provided...
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Photo of Dominion of Frankfort
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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and staff is very helpful and attentive to needs. Yes, we would recommend Dominion of Frankfort to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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Photo of Magnolia Springs East Louisville
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What I like the most about Magnolia Springs is the clarity in the services they can and can't offer. For example, they can handle a single person assist, but not a 2-person assist. Yes, I would recommend...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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Photo of Forest Hills Commons
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I can tell you that the marketing lady, [name removed] was extremely helpful and welcoming and informative. Also, the ladies who are on the front desk and answer the phone are just delightful ladies to talk...
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.
Forest Hills Commons is a new assisted living community that offers apartments and memory care for mature adults in the beautiful city of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The community's private apartment living is perfect for people who want their independence, but still need assistance....
Photo of Amber Oaks Assisted Living
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#1 Our overall experience has been great I would definitely give them a 5. #2 Considering the type of facility they do a great job keeping the facility clean and sanitary. My dad is very independent so he...
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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Photo of The Grand Senior Living
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The Grand Senior Living has very caring staff, wonderful activities director with fun entertainment planned. The nurses provided good care, and were attentive and compassionate.
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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Cost of memory care in Kirkwood, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $4,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willisburg, KY with an average of $3,478 per month.

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

Kirkwood, KY
$4,431/mo

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

Kirkwood, KY
$4,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,734/mo
Studio
$4,720/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,724/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,295/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkwood 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: Kirkwood, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkwood, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$4,431/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,417/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,738/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Kirkwood, KY:$4,431/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkwood, KY:$4,417/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Kirkwood, KY:$2,738/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Kirkwood, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Kirkwood 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.

Kirkwood, KYKY stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kirkwood, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kirkwood 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
Kirkwood, KY$5,418/mo$4,843/mo+11.9%
Kentucky$5,605/mo$5,004/mo+12.0%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Kirkwood, KY
2024 average cost:$5,418/mo
2023 average cost:$4,843/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$5,605/mo
2023 average cost:$5,004/mo
Percent change:+12.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Kirkwood

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!

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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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.

Kirkwood review score based on 535 family reviews

8.5
Review score104 facilities535 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 535 reviews of 104 Kirkwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirkwood 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

Kirkwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Kirkwood, KY104 facilities
8.4
Lawrenceburg, KY6 facilities
8.9
Harrodsburg, KY7 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirkwood 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 535 reviews of 104 Kirkwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood 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.
Kirkwood, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Kirkwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirkwood, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.3%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.5%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Kirkwood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and The Forum at Brookside are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kirkwood, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 116 memory care facilities near Kirkwood, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Kirkwood, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and Dominion Senior Living of Louisville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 116 memory care facilities near you in Kirkwood, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, Kentucky ranges from $485 to $11175. The average Memory Care cost in Kirkwood, Kentucky is $4,431. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kirkwood, 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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