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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buckner, KY
Memory care in Buckner 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 Buckner is about $4,603 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 262 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.6
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3 reviews
The staff does a great job getting to know each resident and caters to their specific needs. They try to accommodate doctor's visits, prescription pick ups and grocery runs. There is a small town family feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
133 reviews
We are very pleased overall. There is one big problem that we along with other residents that needs a soluton. THE DINING ROOM IS ALWAYS COLD AND UNCOMFORTABLE. Dining should be a pleasing experience. It is...
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.
Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
83 reviews
When we started looking to move my in-laws to Louisville, this was the closest community and the parents of a friend of mine who lived here, where very happy so, we thought we'd check it out. So glad we did...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review score
52 reviews
They are honest and up front about the care, expectations, and transitions. They did not refuse admit back when there was an occasional need for hospital care. I would definitely recommend StoryPoint...
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 StoryPoint Prospect! From assistance with daily tasks to the handling of household maintenance and more, our experienced team at StoryPoint Prospect knows that care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we take the time to get to know each resident to ensure they receive the highest quality of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
69 reviews
The patio with the rockers are so inviting. I have seen residents enjoying it very often. The care staff CARES and it is very reasonably priced. The food is very good. The entire place has been remodeled...
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review score
25 reviews
The place was wonderful but my Father passed away earlier this year. They handled everything very respectfully and closing the account with them was very easy. There wasn't much they could do activity wise...
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
13 reviews
We like the layout of the facility, the staff too. They could improve communication with families that don't live there and the beauty shop haircut thing is frustrating at times. Another negative is I think...
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.
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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2.0
Review score
4 reviews
My Mother is really enjoying her stay here. She is truly happy here and I’m glad we picked this facility. The staff is wonderful and they are taking care of all her needs. No matter what, they are always...
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.
Located in eastern Louisville, KY (near the corner of LaGrange and Westport Road) Forest Springs Health Campus provides seniors with a place to call home in “Possibility City.” Residents of Forest Springs can enjoy an afternoon outdoors at nearby Tom Sawyer State Park, take a shopping trip to The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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77 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
8 reviews
Moms in assisted memory care. They go above and beyond--from the staff I have encountered want to be here. They actually care about the residents. I've noticed staff hugging and giving comfort to confused or...
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...
2.0
Review score
5 reviews
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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Buckner, KY
The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $4,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pewee Valley, KY with an average of $4,554 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buckner, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Buckner
Recent reviews for memory care in Buckner
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.
As for the ...
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Riverbend in Jeffersonville, IN
5.0
When we realized mom needed more care than we could give her, we didn't know where to look. A Place for Mom led us to River Bend Memory Care. Thankful to find a place, we were also worried that mom might not receive the one on one care that we gave her at home. Was I ever mistaken! Magnolia ...
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Buckner review score based on 66 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 9 Buckner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buckner 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
Buckner review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Buckner 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 66 reviews of 9 Buckner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckner 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.Buckner, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Buckner memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner 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
44.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckner 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 Buckner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckner, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckner, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Springs Louisville, Sunrise of Louisville and Traditions at Beaumont are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckner, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Buckner, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Buckner, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buckner, 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 Buckner, 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 Buckner, Kentucky ranges from $485 to $11175. The average Memory Care cost in Buckner, Kentucky is $4,603. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buckner, 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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