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Memory care in Whitley County 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 Whitley County is about $3,754 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 23 communities, read 163 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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.
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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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Took care of Mom with compassion. Health care was outstanding. Moms last days the nurses checked on her more than enough. They made us all comfortable as we waited for Mom to pass. They actually sent me...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Truewood by Merrill, Powell focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that promotes...
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9.0
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The sweet little house look of the memory care building. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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Awesome!Beehive is just so special. Very clean.Very orderly. So caring. Feels like someone's home. Marjorie says she loves living there and never wants to leave.
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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Photo of Meadow View Senior Living Community
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
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.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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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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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
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.
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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My uncle was a resident for three months. The care provided was top notch and the management always communicated his needs with me. I am thankful for everything and will recommend them to anyone looking for...
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.
Conveniently located off Charles Seivers Blvd, the main highway through Clinton, not far from Oak Ridge and the Methodist Medical Center, Morning Pointe of Clinton is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 41 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The...
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It is a better fit for folks that do not need higher end care needs. Room size were good. Layout was good it in on one level. It is a lot of walking for someone not so mobile. The food is kind of bland. They...
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.
Conveniently located at 7700 Dannaher Drive near North Knoxville Medical Center at Emory Road and Interstate 75, Morning Pointe of Powell is a 55,000 square foot single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community on ten acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices....
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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Photo of Cumberland Manor Rest Home Inc
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.
Photo of Lafollette Court Assisted Living Community
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.
Photo of Laurel Village
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.
Photo of Generation Ctr of Middlesboro
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.
Photo of Morningside of KYLP
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.
Photo of Laurel Creek Health Care Center
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.
Photo of Wayne Adult Healthcare Ctr
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.
Photo of The Flats of Norris
44 Photos available
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
Photo of Hilltop Rest Home
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.
Photo of Dishman Personal Care Home
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.
Photo of The Laurels
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 Whitley County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Whitley County is $3,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pineville, KY with an average of $3,466 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whitley County, KY vs. nearby counties

Whitley County, KY
$3,754/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whitley County, KY vs. the state and national average

Whitley County, KY
$3,754/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whitley County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,754/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Whitley County, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,179/mo
Studio
$3,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,425/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Whitley County

Recent reviews for memory care in Whitley County

BeeHive Homes of Powell in Knoxville, TN

5.0
I was very impressed with The Beehive however my loved one had to go to memory care. Very friendly and clean. The meals were good and they could request different food especially for breakfast. The staff were friendly and caring. The cost was about the same as others. I chose it because it had ...
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Emory Ridge in Powell, TN

4.0
There is always room for improvement. But I visit my sister every week but not on the same day and the facility is always immaculate everyone is very nice they treat my sister well . They try to involve my sister but her Alzheimer's is getting worse as far as cost it seems fair. She was in ...
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Wellington Manor Knoxville

4.5
I have recommended the community to others. The staff are good at communicating with the family if there are any changes about my loved one. The staff are super nice and friendly. They really try to assist the residents needs. The community is very clean. There are three meals a day served ...
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Whitley County review score based on 49 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 23 Whitley County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whitley County 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

Whitley County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Whitley County, KY23 facilities
7.9
Williamsburg, KY30 facilities
0
Corbin, KY5 facilities

Review subcategories for Whitley County 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 49 reviews of 23 Whitley County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Whitley County 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.
Whitley County, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Whitley County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitley County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitley County, 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 Whitley County 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 Whitley County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.7%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
48%
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
39.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitley County 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 Whitley County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitley County 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 Whitley County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitley County 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 Whitley County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitley County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitley County 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 Whitley County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitley County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
13%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highlands Square, Emory Ridge and Wellington Manor Knoxville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Whitley County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 23 memory care facilities near Whitley County, Kentucky. See the full list.

The 23 memory care facilities near you in Whitley County, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Whitley County, 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 Whitley County, 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 Whitley County, Kentucky ranges from $2015 to $5950. The average Memory Care cost in Whitley County, Kentucky is $3,754. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Whitley County, Kentucky typically starts at $2015. 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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