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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Letcher, KY
Memory care in Letcher 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 Letcher is about $4,407 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 24 communities, read 97 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.2
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7 reviews
I have been very pleased with Preston Place II. The staff has been very good to work with. It took a little while for my aunt to get adjusted to being somewhere besides her home. I’m sure that is very...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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9.2
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26 reviews
Putting my mom in Assisted Living was a difficult decision but after talking to the sales person on the phone, a weight was lifted. Making Brookdale Kingsport home for my mom was the best choice we could...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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8.9
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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
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.
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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8.0
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1 review
Having recently moved to Asbury, I am so pleased. [name removed] was so helpful from the beginning. The staff are friendly and caring. There are enough activities to keep you busy. [name removed] is great....
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Asbury Place Kingsport is a premier retirement and senior living community located in Kingsport, Tennessee. Known for its high standards of care and vibrant living environments for seniors. Asbury Place Kingsport offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living,...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Letcher, KY
The average cost of senior living in Letcher is $4,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vicco, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Letcher, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Letcher vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Letcher, KY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Letcher
Recent reviews for memory care in Letcher
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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Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, TN
5.0
The staff do an incredible job keeping the community clean, and they really took to our loved one fairly quickly we have not had any problems with their friendliness. They have continued to just go above and beyond for us. The activities director is wonderful, she has many different things going ...
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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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Letcher review score based on 33 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 20 Letcher memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Letcher 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
Letcher review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Letcher 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 33 reviews of 20 Letcher memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Letcher 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.Letcher, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Letcher memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Letcher memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Letcher, 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 Letcher 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 Letcher that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Letcher, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Letcher 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 Letcher Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Letcher, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Letcher 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 Letcher partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Letcher, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Letcher 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 Letcher communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Letcher, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Letcher 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 Letcher offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Letcher, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Preston Place 2, Brookdale Kingsport and American House Kingsport are the top-rated memory care facilities near Letcher, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 24 memory care facilities near Letcher, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 24 memory care facilities near you in Letcher, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Letcher, Kentucky, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Letcher, Kentucky ranges from $1900 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Letcher, Kentucky is $4,407. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Letcher, 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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