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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Salem, KY
Memory care in Salem 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 Salem is about $3,536 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 38 communities, read 104 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Eddyville, Lake City and Humm Wye.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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4 star
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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 Salem, KY
The average cost of senior living in Salem is $3,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kuttawa, KY with an average of $2,894 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Salem, KY vs. the state and national average
Salem, KY
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Salem vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Salem, KY by room type
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Studio
1 Bedroom
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Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Memory Care in Salem over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Salem
Recent reviews for memory care in Salem
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!
Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home in Paducah, KY
4.3
My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns. It would be helpful if the staff wore name tags to be able to better identify them. The ...
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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.
Salem review score based on 43 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 30 Salem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Salem 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
Salem review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Salem 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 43 reviews of 30 Salem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salem 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.Salem, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Salem memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem 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
13.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Salem 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 Salem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem 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 Salem 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
16.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Murray, Rivercrest Place and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated memory care facilities near Salem, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Salem, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Salem, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, Kentucky ranges from $1097 to $6150. The average Memory Care cost in Salem, Kentucky is $3,536. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Salem, Kentucky typically starts at $1097. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Salem
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