5 Memory Care Facilities in Hardin County, KY
The average cost of memory care in Hardin County is $3,648 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,900.
To help you with your search, browse the 4 reviews below for memory care facilities in Hardin County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Hardin County 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Top 5 Memory Care Facilities in Hardin County, KY
Atria Elizabethtown
Willow Creek Senior Living
Bluegrass Assisted Living - Elizabeth...
RobinBrooke Senior Living
Hickory Woods Senior Living Community
What to Consider About Memory Care in Hardin County
According to the Alzheimer's Association, 71,000 Kentucky seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number will grow to 86,000 by 2025. In Hardin County, more than 13 percent of the county's 108,071 residents are 65 or older. Some of these seniors may be living with Alzheimer's and will benefit from living in one of Hardin County's four memory care facilities.
The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living oversees all state assisted living facilities, including these memory care facilities in Hardin County.
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Cost of living in Hardin County is below the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Hardin County ranks 88.5. Housing prices are even lower at 74. Healthcare costs remain below the national average at 91. Seniors' families may want to consider this cost of living as they budget for memory care facility expenses.
- Hardin County seniors may enjoy some tax savings. Kentucky does not tax social security income. Plus, the state offers a deduction for other types of retirement income.
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Crime rates in Hardin County are above average. The violent crime rate is 45.5, compared to the national average of 31.1. The property crime rate is even higher at 50, compared to a U.S. average of 38.1. Seniors' families may want to consider safety features at memory care facilities to maximize their loved one's safety.
- Hardin County seniors and their families will experience all four seasons. Winters are cold, with lows in the 20s, but not much snow. Hardin County averages just three inches of snow annually. Summer temperatures rise to 86 degrees. Hardin County sees more rain than average as well. Seniors with sore joints might not enjoy the damp weather the area has to offer.
Paying for Memory Care in Hardin County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Hardin County start around $3,648 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,048 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Hardin County 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Hardin County
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 Hardin County
Hardin County 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 Hardin County, please visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Hardin County
Hardin County-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Hardin County
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Review of Bluegrass Assisted Living - Elizabethtown
My mother is in Bluegrass Assisted Living. We chose them because the other ones were way too expensive and I did not like them. This one is much more in our price range and it's closer. She has dem... Read more
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Review of Hickory Woods Senior Living Community
The Gardens Memory Care at Hickory Woods was a very, very nice place, but they were a little worried with my brother-in-law because he is a chronic alcoholic. They were a little bit worried that if... Read more
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Review of Willow Creek Senior Living
I took my mother and we toured Willow Creek Senior Living once, but she wasn't particularly impressed. It's the more affordable but also older piece of property. Their common areas are rooms that a... Read more
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