The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elizabethtown, KY for 2023

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, has a population of just 30,000, and more than 13 percent of the city's residents are aged 65 and older. For those Elizabethtown seniors who have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, and are in need of a memory care facility, they can select from four in the city and another four nearby. The memory care facilities, which fall in the category of assisted living communities in Kentucky, are regulated by the state's Department of Aging and Independent Living. These facilities focus their services on seniors with dementia and memory-related disorders. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 71,000 Kentucky seniors live with Alzheimer's disease. Finding a memory care facility in Elizabethtown can prove beneficial for this population.

• Cost of living in Elizabethtown is lower than the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the U.S. average, Elizabethtown comes in at 89.6. Better yet, housing and health care expenses rank as the most inexpensive categories. Seniors can expect to pay around the national average for a memory care facility in Elizabethtown.
• Elizabethtown features a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year. In the winter, temperatures plummet to lows in the 20s, and the area sees modest snowfall every year. Summer temperatures rise to the upper 80s. The area also sees more rain than the U.S. average, with annual precipitation totaling about 48 inches.
• Seniors living in Kentucky can enjoy some tax benefits. Social security income is not taxed in the state, so seniors can choose to use that extra money to put toward memory care facility expenses.
• Elizabethtown's violent crime rates are comparable to the national average. On a scale where one is the safest and 100 is the most dangerous, violent crime in Elizabethtown comes in at 33.9. Property crime rates, which include burglary and motor vehicle theft, are higher, ranking at 49.5. As a result, seniors and their families touring memory care facilities may want to inquire about safety measures, such as alarm systems and exterior lighting, at each facility.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Elizabethtown

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.

Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, please visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page.

Elizabethtown-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.