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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Frankfort, KY for 2024

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There are 20 Memory Care Facilities in the Frankfort area, with 2 in Frankfort and 18 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Frankfort is $5,940 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Danville with an average starting cost of 2,400.

To help you with your search, browse the 52 reviews below for memory care facilities in Frankfort. On average, consumers rate memory care in Frankfort 4.71 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Nicholasville with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Frankfort

Frankfort, Kentucky's state capitol, has a population of about 27,000, and more than 15 percent of residents are aged 65 or older. Some of these residents may be part of the more than 71,000 Kentucky seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, and these residents can benefit from living in memory care facilities. Frankfort is home to two such facilities, with another nine located nearby.

The Kentucky Department of Aging and Independent Living certify and regulate assisted living facilities, including memory care facilities, in the state. This government agency ensures that assisted living facilities meet state standards and that staff is adequately trained to work with people with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Frankfort

  • Seniors and their families will find Frankfort's cost of living to be lower than average. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Frankfort comes in at 82. Housing, health care and grocery costs are lower than average. Similarly, memory care expenses rank below the national median.
  • Frankfort receives more rain than average, about eight inches of snow a year, and has fewer sunny days than the national average. As a result, Frankfort's climate comfort index ranks 49, which is lower than the national average. Seniors living in Frankfort will experience all four seasons, with January lows in the 20s and July highs in the 80s. 
  • Violent crime rates in Frankfort are lower than average, ranking 29.2 on a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 the most dangerous. Property crime rates here, however, are higher than average, ranking 52. As a result, seniors' families may want to inquire about security policies in the memory care facilities in Frankfort.
  • Kentucky is a tax-friendly state for seniors. The state does not tax social security income, which can result in some savings in seniors' bank accounts every month.

Paying for Memory Care in Frankfort

Memory Care costs in Frankfort start around $5,940 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Frankfort and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Kentucky

Prospect

$6,435

Georgetown

$6,037

Frankfort

$5,940

Lexington

$5,874

Nicholasville

$5,700

US

$5,694

Bardstown

$2,700

Danville

$2,400

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Frankfort

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Kentucky page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Frankfort

Frankfort and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Frankfort, please visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Frankfort

Frankfort-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Mike

I visited this facility

Review of Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort was a very nice place. The food and dining area were excellent. We visited the memory care and the place looked brand new and spotless. It looked like they just...

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Dawn

I visited this facility

Review of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is a very, very nice facility, especially if your family has dementia. They have a doctor on site. They have a hair salon, they have a podiatrist there...

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Memory Care

Dean

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort

My husband is at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. The nurses and aides that work there are more on their toes and are more aware of what my husband is doing than what they knew over...

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