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Memory care in Joy 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 Joy is about $3,759 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 148 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Photo of Barkley Plantation
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.
Photo of Trigg County Manor Inc
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, 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.
Photo of The Paragon of Madisonville
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.
Photo of THE OAKS PCH/MADISONVILLE
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.
Photo of Hickory Woods
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.
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Cost of memory care in Joy, KY

The average cost of senior living in Joy is $3,759 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatcroft, KY with an average of $2,614 per month.

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

Joy, KY
$3,759/mo
$3,511/mo

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

Joy, KY
$3,759/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,759/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,430/mo
Studio
$4,043/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Joy 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: Joy, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJoy, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,759/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,759/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$2,145/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Joy, KY:$3,759/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Joy, KY:$3,759/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Joy, KY:$2,145/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Joy

Recent reviews for memory care in Joy

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place Assisted Living in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Joy review score based on 68 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 34 Joy memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Joy 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

Joy review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Joy, KY34 facilities
8.1
Carrsville, KY45 facilities
8.1
Salem, KY42 facilities

Review subcategories for Joy 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 68 reviews of 34 Joy memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Joy 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.
Joy, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.5
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Joy memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joy memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joy, 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 Joy 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 Joy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Joy, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Joy 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 Joy Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Joy, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joy 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 Joy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Joy, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Joy 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 Joy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joy, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joy 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 Joy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Joy, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Joy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Rivercrest Place Assisted Living and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated memory care facilities near Joy, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Joy, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Joy, Kentucky is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Joy, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Joy, 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 Joy, 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 Joy, Kentucky ranges from $1010 to $6700. The average Memory Care cost in Joy, Kentucky is $3,759. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Joy, Kentucky typically starts at $1010. 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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