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Memory care in Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo is about $3,751 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 26 communities, read 59 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Arcadian Cove
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The meals that are served to the residents could be better and when it comes to the care services - it would be good if someone could dress a wound.
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.
Arcadian Cove is a spacious, family-oriented senior-living community nestled between Richmond and Berea Kentucky. We specialize in assisted living and offer 3 beautiful floor plans to choose from; as well as many inviting and senior-accommodating common areas.Each private apartment features a...
Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Richmond
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44 Floor plans available
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We have used Dominion Senior Living of Richmond twice now, for respite care for my loved one. This facility is a great place and is always clean. It is expensive, as they all are, but the care is great. The...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Heritage Place subdivision offering a variety of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. We provide 24/7 nursing, all-inclusive pricing (no care fees), all-day dining and wireless emergency pendants.
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Photo of Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
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Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of...
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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My aunt has resided at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place since [date removed]. She calls it "her home". She loves the staff and they love her. The staff is quick to notify me if they have any concerns about her...
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.
The Rose Mary C. Brooks Place in Winchester, Kentucky has a majestic beauty that is unlike any other assisted living community. We invite residents to dine al fresco on our beautiful patio or simply enjoy the impeccably landscaped 16 acres of campus land by taking a stroll alone or with friends....
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He's not been there since early April but it worked out well. Dad was really content there for the most part. Only complaint I had was getting timely invoices for insurance. Elevator needed new flooring as...
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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My Aunt, [name removed], moved to this facility several months ago, and we cant be any happier with the care and service she gets. The team there is very much a team with [name removed] as Executive...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Eastern Bypass on Gibson Bay Drive not far from the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Morning Pointe of Richmond is a single-level state-of-the-art senior living community offering 42 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care Preserving Dignity...
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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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Very clean, exceptional staff. Great home cooked meal. I could not be happier with the care my mother receives at Cave Run. Truly a family environment.
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.
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.
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.
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 Laurel 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.
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 Berea Manor
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 McCready Manor
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 Mountain Valley Rest Home
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.
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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 in East Central Kentucky, our 26 bed facility offers person-centered memory care with individualized support in daily activities. We provide private and semi-private living quarters, open community and dining areas, as well as quiet areas for relaxation or visiting with...
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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 Life Care Ctr of Morehead
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.

Cost of memory care in Lower Buffalo, KY

The average cost of senior living in Lower Buffalo is $3,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Liberty, KY with an average of $2,525 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Buffalo, KY vs. nearby cities

Lower Buffalo, KY
$3,751/mo

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

Lower Buffalo, KY
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Buffalo vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,751/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lower Buffalo, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,386/mo
Studio
$4,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,736/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,899/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lower Buffalo over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lower Buffalo

Recent reviews for memory care in Lower Buffalo

Rose Mary C. Brooks Place a CCRC in Winchester, KY

5.0
This facility is great with family and the residence, they were patient with everyone. The food was amazing and they had a chef on staff. I would recommend this facility to others

Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

3.6
The community was among on the lower end of pricing of the communities we looked at. This has been a good experience for the family and our loved one. The staff communication with the family is wonderful! They keep us updated on any concerns or changes about our loved one. The staff are ...
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Sterling Meadows Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, KY

4.8
It has been a good experience. The facility is spacious, and my dad has plenty of room to roam and walk around, either in the hallways or outside. They seem to attend to him very well. And he seems to be happier there than he was at home. You can't ask for much more than that.

Lower Buffalo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Buffalo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Buffalo, 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 Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo 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
16.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.8%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo 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
20.8%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo 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
4.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Buffalo 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 Lower Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.2%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arcadian Cove, Dominion Senior Living of Richmond and Boonesboro Trail Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lower Buffalo, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 26 memory care facilities near Lower Buffalo, Kentucky. See the full list.

The 26 memory care facilities near you in Lower Buffalo, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lower Buffalo, 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 Lower Buffalo, 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 Lower Buffalo, Kentucky ranges from $2175 to $8679. The average Memory Care cost in Lower Buffalo, Kentucky is $3,751. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lower Buffalo, Kentucky typically starts at $2175. 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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