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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bardstown, KY
Memory care in Bardstown offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bardstown is about $4,413 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 107 communities, read 1578 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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....
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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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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.
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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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of memory care in Bardstown, KY
The average cost of senior living in Bardstown is $4,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, KY with an average of $3,420 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bardstown, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bardstown, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Bardstown
Recent reviews for memory care in Bardstown
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!
Bennett Place in New Albany, IN
4.9
I sensed a real concern by the staff for the people under their care. While there may have been internal (employee/employer) issues, as there may be in any work environment, it never manifested itself in my presence. In my opinion, employees are acting professionally in that regard.
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and dedicated staff. Reviews consistently mention the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Magnolia Springs East Louisville, who go above and beyond to ensure residents receive excellent care. Families appreciate the individual attention and respect shown to their loved ones, even du ...
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Individualized memory care programs. Many families express their satisfaction with the specialized memory care programs offered at communities, like Symphony of Valley Farms and The Pinnacle of Louisville, which cater to the unique needs of residents, allowing them to thrive in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is highlighted in several reviews, such as StoryPoint Prospect and Creekside on Bardstown, where families feel informed about their loved ones' care and are able to address any concerns promptly with community staff.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews mention the importance of well-designed living spaces, such as those at Hallmark House and Magnolia Springs Louisville, which cater to memory care residents, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and homelike atmosphere that supports their overall well-being.
Engaging activities for residents. Resident engagement is a key factor in maintaining happiness and cognitive function, and communities like Riverbend and Symphony of Valley Farms offer a variety of activities tailored to memory care residents, promoting social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
Comfortable dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are essential for residents' overall satisfaction, and communities like StoryPoint Prospect and The Pinnacle of Louisville pay close attention to dietary needs and preferences, ensuring delicious and nutritious meals that residents look forward to every d ...
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Bardstown review score based on 395 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 395 reviews of 95 Bardstown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bardstown 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
Bardstown review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bardstown 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 395 reviews of 95 Bardstown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bardstown 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.Bardstown, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Bardstown memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bardstown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bardstown, 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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
51.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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
70.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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
38.9%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bardstown 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 Bardstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bardstown 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 Bardstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.9%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and Dominion Senior Living of Louisville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bardstown, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 107 memory care facilities near Bardstown, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Bardstown, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, Sunrise of Louisville and StoryPoint Prospect. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 107 memory care facilities near you in Bardstown, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bardstown, 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 Bardstown, 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 Bardstown, Kentucky ranges from $485 to $11175. The average Memory Care cost in Bardstown, Kentucky is $4,413. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bardstown, 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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