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Memory care in Nelson 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 Nelson is about $3,977 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 54 communities, read 200 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Owensboro Center is an award-winning community offering senior care services in a warm and welcoming environment. Our community is tranquil and peaceful while offering quick access to all that the metropolitan area of Owensboro has to offer. Our staff takes care of all the necessities of...
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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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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.
Our concept is less people, more space and more services. We also want to provide a measure of security that will assure the contentment of knowing someone is near and that someone cares.We offer large suites with king size beds, complete kitchen, three closets and large handicap accessible...
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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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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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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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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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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
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.
Age in Place at Charter.The moment you step foot inside our community, you’ll understand why residents and their loved ones instantly become part of the greater Charter Senior Living family. Our personalized approach to Personal Care, Memory Care and Short-Term Stays takes away the worry and adds...
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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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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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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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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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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.
If you are looking for affordable personalized care in a peaceful and welcoming environment, make Edmonson Center your next home. Edmonson Center is a Genesis senior living community located in downtown Brownsville, we are minutes away from Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known...
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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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Newburgh, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Newburgh, Indiana, will be opening in May 2025 and offer assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of...
Cost of memory care in Nelson, KY
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $3,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Plains, KY with an average of $3,748 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Nelson, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Nelson, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Nelson
Recent reviews for memory care in Nelson
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
5.0
[name removed] really lives it at Charter. She has lots of Friends and this is her first time living on her own. She is thriving.
[name removed] can't stand or walk without a walker. She has fall a few times and they have a necklace to wear with a button that calls the staff. All have been so ...
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Heritage Woods of Newburgh
5.0
They helped without it feeling like it to the residents. Everyone was happy and alive!! Employees enjoyed their job.
Village Manor in Bowling Green, KY
5.0
My loved one is well taken care of they think they have always lived in the community. There are very good meals and the staff work with my loved one daily. My loved one has their baby with them. My loved one has even made a friend and they seem super tight.
The staff communication with ...
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Nelson review score based on 74 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 46 Nelson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nelson 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
Nelson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Nelson 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 74 reviews of 46 Nelson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.Nelson, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Nelson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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
23.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.6%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson 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
19.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
18.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
40%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bungalows at Bowling Green, Cardinal Landing Memory Care and Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nelson, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 54 memory care facilities near Nelson, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Nelson, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nelson, 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson, Kentucky ranges from $1250 to $8000. The average Memory Care cost in Nelson, Kentucky is $3,977. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nelson, Kentucky typically starts at $1250. 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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