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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Washington County, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Washington County, A Place for Mom can help. With 131 memory care facilities in Washington County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Danville, Caldwell Manor and Baughman Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bardstown, Lawrenceburg and Little Mount.

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Bashford, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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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This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love 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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just one...
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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.
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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.
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My sister is doing very well since her move to this community. They have been excellent, and I'am satisfied with her move here. We really like the staff, they are taking good care of her. They have nice...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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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.
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A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Washington County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $4,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, KY with an average of $3,217 per month.

Memory care costs in Washington County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Washington County, KY
$4,411/mo

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

Washington County, KY
$4,411/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,411/mo

Memory care costs in Washington County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,592/mo
Studio
$4,699/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,689/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,295/mo

Senior living costs in Washington County 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: Washington County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$4,411/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,398/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,197/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, KY:$4,411/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, KY:$4,398/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, KY:$2,197/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Washington County, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Washington County 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
Washington County, KY$5,452/mo$4,939/mo+10.4%
Kentucky$5,605/mo$5,004/mo+12.0%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Washington County, KY
2024 average cost:$5,452/mo
2023 average cost:$4,939/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
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 Washington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Washington County

Bluegrass Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, KY

4.5
The rooms and overall layout of this community would be a four out of five. Before COVID we were able to eat some meals there with our loved one, and the food our be about a three out of five. We would recommend this community to others.

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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Washington County review score based on 579 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 579 reviews of 118 Washington County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington County 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

Washington County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Washington County, KY118 facilities
8.3
Willisburg, KY9 facilities
8.3
Springfield, KY122 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington County 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 579 reviews of 118 Washington County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Washington County 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Washington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County 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
44.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Washington County 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 Washington County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington County 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Washington County

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 Washington County 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 Washington County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 131 memory care facilities near Washington County, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Washington County, 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 131 memory care facilities near you in Washington County, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Washington County, 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 Washington County, 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 Washington County, Kentucky ranges from $485 to $11175. The average Memory Care cost in Washington County, Kentucky is $4,411. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Washington County, 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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