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Memory care in Ella 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 Ella is about $3,569 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 118 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We chose Highlands Square because of the cleanliness, everything appeared to be in good working order, appropriate staffing activities and protocols. Overall it is a very nice facility for a loved one.
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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I would rate everything as a 5. My mom and stepdad are happy at McDowell Place. It's clean, the staff is friendly and caring. The dining manager is responsive to suggestions and they have lots of activities....
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.
McDowell Place of Danville is a unique independent and assisted living community, also offering respite and personal care. It is spacious, comfortable and finely appointed to make your stay, or that of a loved one, as pleasant as possible.What makes McDowell Place unique? Our people: We have 46...
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Cooper Trail Senior Living is a wonderful facility with caring and professional caregivers. My Mother was very well taken care of during her short stay there. Mom passed away a year and a half ago. I would...
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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I never ate there and my dad did not participate in the activities. He is mostly non verbal now. Nice people and friendly staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bluegrass Assisted Living offers studio and one bedroom apartments, each with their own private bathroom complete with emergency pull cord.  Each apartment also has a kitchenette in which we provide a small refrigerator and a microwave.  Each apartment also has access to basic cable TV...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Walker's Trail Senior Living and everything has been great for her at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The food and activities are great. The...
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 community is very accommodating with my loved one and getting them situated into the community. The communication is very good with the family and the staff. They recently switched directors and it is...
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.
OverviewBluegrass Senior Living aims to empower residents with the right amount of support, free from the concerns of home upkeep and chores. Instead, residents can enjoy the social benefits of community living with the benefit of top-notch amenities and programs to ensure their future happiness...
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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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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Felt right from the start! My dad needed extra help with his medications and with bathing. He wasn't eating very well at home and forgot to take his pills often. Morning Pointe has a nurse to give his pills...
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.
Morning Pointe Senior Living The goal of Morning Pointe Assisted Living, Senior Living and The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence every day is to create Meaningful Days for the seniors we serve. Our mission is to be the provider of choice, offering exceptional and comprehensive quality...
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We moved our mother from a luxury senior living community in Lexington, KY to Parkview Manor in Danville, where we now live, after she needed more skilled care than an independent community could offer. At...
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.
Anyone who isn't able to deal with the huge variety tasks involved in daily life can benefit from taking residence at Parkview Manor assisted living homes. This assisted living community offers a variety of different living accommodations for those with or without medical problems. Regardless of...
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A huge thank you for ALL that you do! I know it is not the easiest of jobs and especially during a Pandemic. Hometown Manor and all of you have been a lifesaver to me, and I greatly appreciate all you...
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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The staff are excellent. They take pride in their work, and take care of residents as if they were their family. Mom receives great care at her home away from home. Food is great, personal care of mom is...
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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Ella, KY

The average cost of senior living in Ella is $3,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Campbellsville, KY with an average of $2,550 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ella, KY vs. nearby cities

Ella, KY
$3,569/mo
$3,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ella, KY vs. the state and national average

Ella, KY
$3,569/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ella vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,569/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ella, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,621/mo
Studio
$4,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,220/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Ella

Recent reviews for memory care in Ella

Cooper Trail Senior Living in Bardstown, KY

5.0
The staff are very helpful and friendly. They have activities they do with the residents. I could not ask for any better care for my mother. I definitely would recommend Cooper Trail to anyone looking for assisted living or for memory care.

Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Glasgow

5.0
The staff and caregivers do a wonderful job caring for my mother in law. They are always responsive to our questions and concerns. Hometown Manor has set our minds and hearts at ease when we needed a home for our loved one. Could not ask for a better place to get excellent care!

Morning Pointe of Danville

5.0
Our first choice! We just experienced the difficulty decision to place my mother in Senior home. It was so very hard, but Morning Pointe made this process very easy. We are very satisfied with the care she is receiving. I am amazed at the care and compassion that all the staff shows! My mother ...
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Ella review score based on 37 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 30 Ella memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ella 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

Ella review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ella, KY30 facilities
0
7.8
Columbia, KY26 facilities

Review subcategories for Ella 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 37 reviews of 30 Ella memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ella 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.
Ella, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.7
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ella memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella, 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 Ella 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 Ella that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ella, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
48.1%
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
33.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ella 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 Ella Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ella, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ella 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 Ella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella 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 Ella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella 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 Ella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ella, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highlands Square, McDowell Place of Danville and Cooper Trail Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ella, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 35 memory care facilities near Ella, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Ella, Kentucky is Highlands Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 35 memory care facilities near you in Ella, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ella, 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 Ella, 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 Ella, Kentucky ranges from $1850 to $9175. The average Memory Care cost in Ella, Kentucky is $3,569. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ella, Kentucky typically starts at $1850. 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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