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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Portland, KY
Memory care in Portland 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 Portland is about $3,619 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 126 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.6
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38 reviews
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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8.9
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12 reviews
5 for all categories that are listed. Staff went above and beyond considering our circumstances. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community in the Elizabethtown area, we are conveniently located beside Kentucky’s Freeman Lake.Elizabethtown is your front-row seat to waterfront attractions, including the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, Elizabethtown’s Christmas in the Park,...
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8 reviews
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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8.6
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21 reviews
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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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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8 reviews
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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2 reviews
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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10 reviews
While I have lived here I have felt safe and other residents are like family. I especially like doing crafts with [Name Removed]. My apartment is cleaned every week as well as laundry. [Name Removed]...
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.
Come home to Willow Creek's distinctive assisted living and memory care community in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Surrounded by warm Southern hospitality in the heart of Kentucky, you’ll be close to a unique shopping district and a wide variety of entertainment.And when you’re at home, you’ll find a...
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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.
Robin Brooke Senior Living is an assisted living community that is situated in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. This historic and scenic town is full of beautiful foliage and natural attractions such as the Saunders Springs Nature Preserve complete with handicap accessible trails and...
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2 reviews
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.
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
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, 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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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
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.
Cost of memory care in Portland, KY
The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,619 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tompkinsville, KY with an average of $2,500 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Portland, KY vs. nearby cities
Portland, KY
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Portland, KY vs. the state and national average
Portland, KY
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Portland, KY by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Portland
Recent reviews for memory care in Portland
Bluegrass Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, KY
4.5
The rooms and overall layout of this community would be a four out of five. Before COVID we were able to eat some meals there with our loved one, and the food our be about a three out of five. We would recommend this community to others.
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!
Portland review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 32 Portland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Portland 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
Portland review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Portland 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 32 Portland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Portland 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.Portland, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Portland memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
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
34.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Portland 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 Portland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, KYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highlands Square, Vitality Living Elizabethtown and Cooper Trail Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Portland, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Portland, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Portland, Kentucky is Highlands Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Portland, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, Kentucky ranges from $2000 to $8799. The average Memory Care cost in Portland, Kentucky is $3,619. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Portland, Kentucky typically starts at $2000. 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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