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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mc Gowan, KY

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Memory care in Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan is about $3,649 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 45 communities, read 232 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
Southern Grace Assisted Living Home is a home away from home for those seniors who are in need of a helping hand living through their golden years.As an assisted living home, we offer assistance with the normal activities of daily living such as cooking, laundry and bathing. We provide 24 hour...
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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.
Photo of Fern Terrace of Murray LLC
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.
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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Mc Gowan, KY

The average cost of senior living in Mc Gowan is $3,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatcroft, KY with an average of $2,614 per month.

Memory care costs in Mc Gowan, KY, vs. nearby cities

Mc Gowan, KY
$3,649/mo
$3,470/mo

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

Mc Gowan, KY
$3,649/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,649/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Gowan, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,088/mo
Studio
$3,806/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,721/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Gowan 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: Mc Gowan, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Gowan, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,649/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,612/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$2,655/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Mc Gowan, KY:$3,649/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Gowan, KY:$3,612/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Mc Gowan, KY:$2,655/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Mc Gowan, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Gowan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Mc Gowan, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mc Gowan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Gowan, KY$5,342/mo$4,815/mo+10.9%
Kentucky$4,721/mo$4,932/mo-4.3%
National$5,479/mo$5,537/mo-1.1%
Mc Gowan, KY
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,721/mo
2023 average cost:$4,932/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,479/mo
2023 average cost:$5,537/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Gowan

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Gowan

Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

5.0
5 stars for all! They staff are very kind, professional, well managed, reliable, trustworthy, amazing and caring people. Both of my parents were here and for a couple, the one bedroom was great size. It was not huge, but definitely enough space and well designed. It has a great layout.

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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Dogwood Bend in Clarksville, TN

5.0
Upon visiting Dogwood Bend on multiple occasions I observed that the atmosphere of this community is pleasant and clean. There has always been someone to greet me at the door each time. Everyone at Dogwood Bend keeps a smile on their face and was very approachable which also allows the morale of ...
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Mc Gowan review score based on 96 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 37 Mc Gowan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Gowan 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

Mc Gowan review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Mc Gowan, KY37 facilities
8.2
Princeton, KY40 facilities
7.9
Dawson Springs, KY37 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Gowan 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 96 reviews of 37 Mc Gowan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Gowan 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.
Mc Gowan, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Mc Gowan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Gowan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Gowan, 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 Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan 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
21.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Gowan, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Gowan 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 Mc Gowan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mc Gowan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Brookdale Murray are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mc Gowan, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Mc Gowan, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mc Gowan, Kentucky are Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Brookdale Murray. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Mc Gowan, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mc Gowan, 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 Mc Gowan, 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 Mc Gowan, Kentucky ranges from $1010 to $8315. The average Memory Care cost in Mc Gowan, Kentucky is $3,649. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mc Gowan, 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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