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Memory care in New 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 New Salem is about $3,548 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 132 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of New Haven - Kevil
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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
Photo of Hickory Woods
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Fern Terrace of Murray LLC
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 Fern Terrace of Mayfield LLC
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
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.
Photo of Glendale Place
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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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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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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Cost of memory care in New Salem, KY

The average cost of senior living in New Salem is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatcroft, KY with an average of $2,614 per month.

Memory care costs in New Salem, KY, vs. nearby cities

New Salem, KY
$3,548/mo
$3,511/mo
$3,820/mo

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

New Salem, KY
$3,548/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,548/mo

Memory care costs in New Salem, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,257/mo
Studio
$3,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,140/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,923/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in New Salem 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: New Salem, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Salem, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$3,548/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,516/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,007/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
New Salem, KY:$3,548/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
New Salem, KY:$3,516/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
New Salem, KY:$3,007/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in New Salem

Recent reviews for memory care in New 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!

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.

Rivercrest Place Assisted Living in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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New Salem review score based on 50 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 35 New Salem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New 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

New Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
New Salem, KY35 facilities
8.1
Salem, KY42 facilities
7.9
Marion, KY43 facilities

Review subcategories for New 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 50 reviews of 35 New Salem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New 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.
New Salem, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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New Salem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Salem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New 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 New 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 New Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Salem, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New 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 New Salem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Salem, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New 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 New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Salem, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New 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 New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Salem, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New 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 New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Salem, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in New Salem

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Rivercrest Place Assisted Living and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Salem, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near New Salem, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in New Salem, Kentucky is Brookdale Murray. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in New 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 New 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 New 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 New Salem, Kentucky ranges from $1010 to $6700. The average Memory Care cost in New Salem, Kentucky is $3,548. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in New Salem, Kentucky typically starts at $1010. 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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