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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorton, KY
Memory care in Dorton 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 Dorton is about $4,412 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 22 communities, read 98 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.1
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25 reviews
Most caregivers take good care of mom! But as anywhere some are not as good as others! We really need exhaust fans and heaters in her bathroom! Sometimes odor not good!
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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9.0
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47 reviews
We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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12 reviews
5 stars for all categories! We chose The Village at Allandale because of the welcoming atmosphere and the cost compared to other facilities. They have amazing staff who really care about the patients.
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.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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 Dorton, KY
The average cost of senior living in Dorton is $4,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salyersville, KY with an average of $2,550 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorton, KY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dorton, KY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorton
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorton
The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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American House Kingsport
4.3
I love the everyday care staff there– they are extremely friendly. They even facetime us when we can’t be there.
The facility is very clean.
I do think they need to improve on the security.
Laundry needs improvements as well – all of our loved ones clothes are lost, even the ones that had a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
3.8
Several times I have called to speak with an administrator or to speak to someone in charge and they have not been present. I have left messages for someone to contact me but hadn't received a call back. I ended up calling myself again. I realize they have lives outside of their job but a call ...
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Dorton review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 17 Dorton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorton 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
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Review subcategories for Dorton 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 28 reviews of 17 Dorton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorton 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.Dorton, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Dorton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton, 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 Dorton 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 Dorton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton 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 Dorton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton 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 Dorton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton 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 Dorton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton 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 Dorton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Kingsport, American House Kingsport and The Village At Allandale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 22 memory care facilities near Dorton, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 22 memory care facilities near you in Dorton, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorton, 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 Dorton, 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 Dorton, Kentucky ranges from $1900 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Dorton, Kentucky is $4,412. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorton, Kentucky typically starts at $1900. 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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