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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Charleston, KY

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Memory care in Charleston 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 Charleston is about $3,603 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 45 communities, read 55 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Medco Center of Pembroke
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.
Photo of Dogwood Estates Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Henderson Manor
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.
Photo of Roosevelt House II
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.
Photo of Roosevelt House
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.
Photo of Rosedale Rest Home
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.
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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.
Photo of Fern Terrace Suites II
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.
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...
Photo of Maple Brook Village
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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Charleston, KY

The average cost of senior living in Charleston is $3,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatcroft, KY with an average of $2,614 per month.

Memory care costs in Charleston, KY, vs. nearby cities

Charleston, KY
$3,603/mo

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

Charleston, KY
$3,603/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,603/mo

Memory care costs in Charleston, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,895/mo
Studio
$4,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,613/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Charleston 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: Charleston, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharleston, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,603/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,557/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,187/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Charleston, KY:$3,603/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Charleston, KY:$3,557/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Charleston, KY:$3,187/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Charleston, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Charleston 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.

Charleston, KYKY stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Charleston, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Charleston 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Charleston, KY$6,048/mo$7,050/mo-14.2%
Kentucky$4,834/mo$4,978/mo-2.9%
National$5,506/mo$5,509/mo-0.1%
Charleston, KY
2024 average cost:$6,048/mo
2023 average cost:$7,050/mo
Percent change:-14.2%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,834/mo
2023 average cost:$4,978/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Charleston

Recent reviews for memory care in Charleston

Colonial Assisted Living Henderson

4.5
They do not know much about to to manage my loved ones medications such as the dosages or timing so I think they could use some more training on that. Other than that things are going well. The everyday staff have been very friendly and helpful. They try really hard on the activities and have a ...
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Hometown Manor of Russellville

4.6
My mom feels at home here and constantly tells me the food is good! They have a wonderful leader in Russellville and the staff is always nice. We are fortunate to have a nice facility in our community. It has worked out very good for our family.

Cedarhurst of Owensboro

5.0
The main reason we chose Cedarhurst of Owensboro was because it looks like a vacation home or a hotel! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff members! I do recommend this facility to others.

Charleston review score based on 27 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 40 Charleston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charleston 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

Charleston review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Charleston, KY40 facilities
7.9
Dawson Springs, KY37 facilities
7.7
St. Charles, KY53 facilities

Review subcategories for Charleston 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 27 reviews of 40 Charleston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Charleston 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.
Charleston, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Charleston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleston, 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 Charleston 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 Charleston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
10%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charleston 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 Charleston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charleston 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 Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleston 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 Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleston, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleston 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 Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleston, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Charleston

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Place, The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville and Cedarhurst of Owensboro are the top-rated memory care facilities near Charleston, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Charleston, Kentucky. See the full list.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Charleston, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, Kentucky ranges from $1410 to $7500. The average Memory Care cost in Charleston, Kentucky is $3,603. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Charleston, Kentucky typically starts at $1410. 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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