The Best Memory Care Communities in Boone County, KY

"Covington Ladies Home is small and personalized. It's been a lady's home for 125 years. It's a big old mansion, but it's very well kept and updated. It's beautiful and they keep it very clean. The staff is very caring and that's the most important thing. My mom has been there for almost five weeks now. She loves the food. The staff everyone I've dealt with is very friendly and on top of things. They call me for every little thing. The only drawback for a 125-year old building is there are no individual toilets in each room. There are sinks, vanity mirror, but you have to go two doors down for a toilet and shower. I thought that doesn't really bother her or me much. But it would be great if they could get modernized and put in bathrooms in each room. "

"My aunt has moved into Ohio Living Llanfair. I was there before she moved in. They have two independent living senior apartment complexes. The apartment is a nice one-bedroom-one-bath. She has a walk-in closet in her apartment complex. It also has a storage bin down the hall. It has a patio, which is what puts them ahead of the other places. It's a nice-sized patio. The staff were friendly and nice. They have bingo and card playing. They have a salon that does your nails and hair. They take them to the bank and grocery stores and other things. They told us that they hook up with another senior facility not far from them, and they do a lot of outdoor activities together. The one thing that I liked about them, when she was signing the contract, they told us that they would assign a mentor for her. So when she moved in, it was one of the residents that live there that walked with her the first week and showed her the facility. She didn't walk down to meals by herself and she didn't walk anything by herself. They actually knocked on the door, talked with her, walked her to places, and went to things together so that she wasn't like the new kid on the block that didn't know anything and nobody. So that was the nice part that they did."

"I am very, very happy with it. Mom participates in crafts and gets together with some women and do jigsaw puzzles. She has become social and joined some friends in the dining hall. The staff is great. They are very friendly and accommodating. Her room is beautiful. They provide transportation to doctor's appointments, if you need it. They also do outings, like grocery trips or to the art museum. They have a lot of different activities that you can participate in. They have a health center, a library, a theater, and an arts and crafts activity center. It's pretty much all inclusive."

"Arden Courts of Anderson is strictly an Alzheimer's unit, and that's what I wanted for my father-in-law. We chose this facility because we just felt like it was a good fit for him because he has Alzheimer's, they can keep him there until end of life, and it was more like a home-setting. The room is very clean. The room is equipped with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a half bath. Then they provide all the lines and towels. He has a closet for his stuff. The dining room is more like a home. The home is divided into quadrants, and each quadrant has their own dining room and living room. The dining room is not really formal; it seems more like a kitchen. They have a lot of activities. I didn't get to observe anym but it is all centered around for people with Alzheimer's, so they do try to get my father-in-law involved. I am happy with everything. I don't have any issues. They were very extremely helpful. We were kind of in a hurry to find a location, and there was going to be a waiting list. They contacted the other people on the waiting list. Truthfully, he got in the day after I visited, so they did everything to help facilitate that. "

"Brookdale Place is very nice, I was actually inquiring for myself, and it was not something that was suited for me, but I like the facility. The staff was extremely helpful, the room was great, and they served us a coffee. They had an old jukebox. The only problem was it was a little bit loud, but other than it was great. "

"The staff here is AMAZING! They made everything so easy and so much support during this tough process. We got everything done over a weekend as well. We feel so prepared and ready to be there for our loved ones through this tough process."

"We are going to be using Deer Park Assisted Living for respite care for my husband. It's very good. The person in charge was lovely. She showed us around. She explained everything thoroughly. I just love her. I think she's wonderful. Everybody's well taken care of. They're making improvements right now. They're freshening up with fresh paint and creating gardens. They're taking care of the place."

"Brookdale Springdale seemed alright. I didn't get to tour it much because of the Covid, but the gal that I talked to seemed very knowledgeable. The administrator called me and asked if there's anything he can do, so I thought that was pretty nice. The facility was not new, but appeared clean and taken care of. What I saw was fine."

"Brookdale Kenwood was a very nice place. I really liked and was impressed by what I saw there. It had many activities, like supervised trips and bingo, and a salon. "

Serene Suites Premier Memory Care, located at 9870 Redhill Drive in the tranquil community of Blue Ash, Ohio, offers specialized care for individuals living with dementia. Built in 2020, this state-of-the-art facility features 66 private suites across three thoughtfully designed floors, each tailored to provide comfort and familiarity for residents. The community is dedicated exclusively to memory care, ensuring a focused and compassionate approach to support residents and their families. Residents at Serene Suites enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their daily lives. Each floor includes a kitchen and dining area, living spaces, sunrooms, activity rooms, and a beauty salon, promoting a homelike atmosphere. The facility offers services such as housekeeping, laundry for linens and clothing, and personal care assistance. Engaging activities like music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness sessions, gardening, arts and crafts. What sets Serene Suites apart is its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment. The wide 10-foot corridors are designed to encourage movement and reduce confusion, while security measures ensure residents' safety. The dedicated staff, including specialists in memory care, provide personalized attention and support. Located near attractions like the Cincinnati Zoo and the Newport Aquarium, families have opportunities for enjoyable outings with their loved ones. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"We toured the independent living community of The Summit of Blue Ash, and our experience was good. They were nice and informative. The rooms are a little smaller than we expected, and we didn't like that it was too much of a hotel atmosphere for us. Other than that, the facility was clean, and the person who gave the tour was very good. We liked everything about it except the rooms. They had everything you could want. They had a pool, a game room, an exercise room, and an outside patio. It was all good. It's probably worth the money, but it's just a little higher than we can afford."

"Our story in finding the best care for my mother is a long one, but after 2 other Cincinnati care facilities, Optimized is, as my 93-year-old mother termed it, "a miracle." I've been appalled at the state of elder care in this country, and Optimized is the most unique and lovely facility I've visited. Fairfield is new and will have only 24 residents, but all of their facilities are comparably small; I visited the Lebanon residence initially. Personalized care is the emphasis. I can't say enough about how caring the staff is. The food is homecooked right in the large, open kitchen in the center of the residence. When my mother arrived there from her prior residence in early afternoon, Tammy, the nurse on duty, whipped her up a homemade hot sandwich and soup. Mom said it was the best meal she'd had in 3 years, which is sadly, true. She is socializing with other residents, which she has not done since entering care 5 years ago. She is always clean; her room is spotless, and she can have a beloved warm shower and shampoo whenever she wants -- not once a week as the prior residence determined (ugh). Since Mom is a fall risk due to Parkinsons, I was thrilled that she wears a call pendant. The staff is never more than a minute or two away, where previously she sometimes waited hours for assistance. The rooms are large, and some have wooded views. There are outdoor and indoor areas for socializing, with a large great room and comfortable recliners for residents to enjoy TV or a puzzle while meals are being prepared nearby. Optimized Senior Living follows a model I saw with family members who live outside of the U.S. -- personalized care in a home-like setting with far fewer residents than most facilities. This model is beginning to catch on in the U.S., but too slowly. While it is non-denominational, there are some lovely Christian messages of positivity and love posted throughout, and social workers will arrange for clergy or church member visits if desired. But is all this expensive, you are thinking. NO. I still cannot believe it, but the monthly fees are far less than our family was paying at a larger, well-known Cincinnati residence. If you are not sure whether or not your family member is a fit for assisted living -- maybe you are thinking more care is needed -- reach out and have Optimized assess your loved one. You may be surprised and gratified at what they can offer. It might be the "miracle" you are looking for."

"My dad has been in here for a month now. It is an assisted living, lockdown place. It is more like a home than an institution. It has a main shared living area in the center, and then on each side are five bedrooms. The place has two aides 24/7, and then during the day, there is an RN. They have a big kitchen, and they cook real food. Food smells great. My dad says it tastes great too. They cook from scratch. It is all about the patients there. It is really quite a nice comfortable place. This is a very warm family-oriented community. It is quite nice. I like it a lot. They are licensed for 12 residents. There is a patio which it is large, there is a small grassy area, and there is a covered porch. When the weather is nice, they can go out there. It is a memory unit, so you don't go wander the grounds. I like the place, and I like the staff. The place is new, so everything is new and clean. I found it to be priced more comfortably than the larger communities."

"My mother will be moving into Majestic Care of Cedar Village Assisted Living. We chose them because it was a well-kept facility and we kind of had an instant connection with the staff. When we took the tour, we were impressed with how they handled the tour and their communication level. The rooms were brand new. They had done some recent remodeling and moved people into newer rooms. They're very clean. The semi-private rooms were not like the old hospital rooms. The semi-private room still offers some value versus a private room, but it's more affordable. I like the layout of the room and it has a window. We saw a schedule of events, but we didn't participate. The connection was what sealed the deal or really made us feel comfortable. The facilities were top-notch."