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Memory care in Smithfield 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 Smithfield is about $4,948 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 112 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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33 Floor plans available
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The food is excellent, the activities are fun and engaging, and the caregivers are kind and attentive. We also love how beautifully decorated, bright, and welcoming the Ashton on Dorsey is. My mom is very...
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.
Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...
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It's lovely but very expensive and price increases annual. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far. My loved ones have really done well at the Forum. They have...
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.
The Forum at Brookside is an independent full-service community situated on 40 acres of rolling green grass, trees and flowers - an outdoor lover's dream. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Independent Living In...
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I would recommend to others. Down home like. Country people and small town. Very clean and close.
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.
-Twin Oaks is a homelike senior living community in Henry County, KY promoting independence while providing 24 hour support & safety.-Our address is 98 Adams Street New Castle, KY 40050 and we are just 35 minutes from East Louisville, 20 minutes from Lagrange, KY and 25 minutes from...
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The staff does a great job getting to know each resident and caters to their specific needs. They try to accommodate doctor's visits, prescription pick ups and grocery runs. There is a small town family feel...
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.
Photo of Hometown Manor Assisted Living Memory Care Community of Shelbyville
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I have had the best experience there. The staff are awesome. They took mom in and accepted her as family. They move on her, care for her, Joke with her and see to it that all of her needs are met. They...
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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What I like the most about Magnolia Springs is the clarity in the services they can and can't offer. For example, they can handle a single person assist, but not a 2-person assist. Yes, I would recommend...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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#1 Our overall experience has been great I would definitely give them a 5. #2 Considering the type of facility they do a great job keeping the facility clean and sanitary. My dad is very independent so he...
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.
Amber Oaks, located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky, is an award-winning, assisted living community dedicated to meeting the needs of senior adults who desire or require varying degrees of assistance with activities of daily living. Amber Oaks is more than a place to live. It offers...
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This is a small and caring community that gives personal attention to the residents. The staff are good. to work with The community is clean. The staff availability to the residents is outstanding. There...
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.
Crescent Place Assisted living is the premier establishment for discriminating patrons in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Bordered by a beautiful courtyard and maintained with an elegance only found in Kentucky, Crescent Place offers the lifestyle residents deserve. All the amenities a person could want...
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Cost of memory care in Smithfield, KY

The average cost of senior living in Smithfield is $4,948 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasureville, KY with an average of $4,215 per month.

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

Smithfield, KY
$4,948/mo
$4,898/mo

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

Smithfield, KY
$4,948/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,948/mo

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

Studio
$4,564/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,593/mo

Senior living costs in Smithfield 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: Smithfield, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithfield, KYKentuckyU.S.
Memory Care$4,948/mo$4,393/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,583/mo$4,369/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,374/mo$3,294/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Smithfield, KY:$4,948/mo
Kentucky:$4,393/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Smithfield, KY:$4,583/mo
Kentucky:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Smithfield, KY:$3,374/mo
Kentucky:$3,294/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Smithfield, KY, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Smithfield, KY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Smithfield 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
Smithfield, KY$4,100/mo$4,934/mo-16.9%
Kentucky$4,927/mo$4,920/mo+0.1%
National$5,445/mo$5,538/mo-1.7%
Smithfield, KY
2024 average cost:$4,100/mo
2023 average cost:$4,934/mo
Percent change:-16.9%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,927/mo
2023 average cost:$4,920/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,445/mo
2023 average cost:$5,538/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Smithfield

Recent reviews for memory care in Smithfield

Magnolia Springs East Louisville

5.0
Our experience with Magnolia Springs East has been wonderful. Very caring and attentive staff. Couldn't be happier to have such a fantastic, competent, lovely place for Mom! It's a relief to know she is so well treated!

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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Smithfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
33.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smithfield 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 Smithfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smithfield, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithfield 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 Smithfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithfield 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 Smithfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Smithfield

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ashton on Dorsey, The Pointe at Brookside and Twin Oaks Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smithfield, Kentucky. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Smithfield, Kentucky. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Smithfield, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Louisville, The Ashton on Dorsey and Dominion Senior Living of Louisville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Smithfield, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, Kentucky ranges from $500 to $12975. The average Memory Care cost in Smithfield, Kentucky is $4,948. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smithfield, Kentucky typically starts at $500. 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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