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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Carrollton, KY

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Kentucky is $6,155, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the South Carrollton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I can not say enough about how great the entire staff is. They have gone out of their way to make you comfortable . We have good communication with the staff. They keep the community very clean. The door to...
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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 you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive lifestyle, then we invite you to look at Oak Ridge Senior Living! Located in Madisonville, KY, Oak Ridge is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship, convenience and...
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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
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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 South Carrollton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kentucky is $6,155 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kentucky vs. 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 state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeKentuckyU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,155/mo$6,999/mo12.1% below national median
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$5,830/mo16.2% below national median
Independent Living$3,031/mo$3,520/mo13.9% below national median
Memory Care
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:12.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.2% below national median
Independent Living
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.9% below national median
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Memory care costs in South Carrollton, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Carrollton 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 average 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
South Carrollton, KY$5,956/mo$5,941/mo+0.3%
Kentucky$5,347/mo$5,184/mo+3.1%
National$5,588/mo$5,573/mo+0.3%
South Carrollton, KY
2024 average cost:$5,956/mo
2023 average cost:$5,941/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$5,184/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,588/mo
2023 average cost:$5,573/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

South Carrollton review score based on 30 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 5 South Carrollton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Carrollton 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

South Carrollton review score compared against nearby cities

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South Carrollton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Carrollton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Carrollton, 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 South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton 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
42.1%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.2%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.8%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton 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
54.3%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.7%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton 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
33.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.1%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.1%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in South Carrollton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Ridge Senior Living, The Courtyard and Dogwood Estates Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Carrollton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near South Carrollton, Kentucky. See the full list.
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