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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wayside, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wayside, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Wayside, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Pleasureville, Hopewell and Seatonville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bardstown, Shelbyville and Lawrenceburg.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville, Dominion of Frankfort and The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
zipAverageCost: $3,968

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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
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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.
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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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
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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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The staff is incredibly friendly, They make families feel like family. They are very welcoming. The food is good. The layout is great and accessible. The room size is nice. They have an outdoor enclosed...
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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is part of a larger senior living campus that includes Morning Pointe of Frankfort, a senior living and personal care community. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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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.
Conveniently situated in the medical corridor of Frankfort, Kentucky, Morning Pointe of Frankfort Senior Living is part of a larger senior care campus that includes The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. Both are located at the intersection of C. Michael...
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Our experience has been great. The staff has been incredibly patient and caring during my mother’s transition into assisted living. They helped to connect us w the PA assigned to Lawrenceburg Hometown manor...
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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Wayside, KY

The average cost of senior living in Wayside is $3,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willisburg, KY with an average of $3,478 per month.

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

Wayside, KY
$3,968/mo

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

Wayside, KY
$3,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,968/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,525/mo

Senior living costs in Wayside 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: Wayside, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayside, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,968/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,968/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,377/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Wayside, KY:$3,968/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wayside, KY:$3,968/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Wayside, KY:$2,377/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Wayside, KY, over time

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

Wayside, KYKY stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Wayside, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wayside 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wayside, KY$5,734/mo$5,821/mo-1.5%
Kentucky$4,700/mo$4,660/mo+0.9%
National$5,499/mo$5,501/mo-0.0%
Wayside, KY
2024 average cost:$5,734/mo
2023 average cost:$5,821/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,700/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,501/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about memory care in Wayside

Recent reviews for memory care in Wayside

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.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort

5.0
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place it has turned out to be the perfect fit for my father and I am impressed. All of the staff have been so amazing and I am very comfortable with the quality of care he is receiving. The administration team has been helpful in making the ...
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Harmony at Tucker Station in Louisville, KY

5.0
I am thrilled that my dad is in the care of Harmony at Tucker Station! My dad entered Harmony requiring the care of their Memory Care community. After 2.5 months, with managed medicine, PT and OT, and 3 fabulous meals a day, my father’s physical and mental health significantly improved! And ...
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Wayside memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayside memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayside, 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 Wayside 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 Wayside 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
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wayside 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 Wayside 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
57.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayside 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 Wayside 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
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayside 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 Wayside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayside 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 Wayside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Wayside

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