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

The Lexington region has 320,000 residents and a moderately sized senior community that accounts for 14% of the population. While this percentage is low compared to state and national norms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of dementia-related deaths per capita is high. In 2016, 137 deaths in the region were linked to Alzheimer’s, a disease primarily diagnosed in those aged 65 and over. In 2020, this number increased by almost 25% to 171. During this reporting period, the total number of deaths went up by a little less than 23%.

While memory care doesn’t cure Alzheimer’s, it can improve the quality of life of someone living with this disease. The Lexington region supports seniors and families affected by Alzheimer’s through several residential memory care facilities. These facilities provide standard assisted living services such as housing, meals and housekeeping and laundry services, and they have specialized social and recreational activities that help residents maintain social, physical and cognitive health. This guide provides information on dementia care costs and resources for seniors and families in Lexington.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Lexington

The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living regulates assisted living communities, including memory care in Lexington and the rest of the state. They provide licensing information and certifications for facilities. It also offers seniors the Aging and Disability Resource Center, which can assist in locating facilities and resources available to them.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Lexington

  • Lexington is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, with a livability score of 57 that places it in the top half of communities in the nation. As a member of this program, the city is committed to improving the liveability of the community for seniors.
  • The BestPlaces Comfort Index in Lexington, which rates how comfortable the climate is, is a 7.3 out of 10, with summer rated at 8.2 and winter at 5.6. This makes Lexington’s climate one of the most comfortable in the state. This location sees 188 sunny days per year, under the U.S. average of 205, but receives just 10 inches of annual snow compared to the national average of 28 inches.
  • Seniors concerned about access to medical care can rest assured knowing that Lexington has over double the U.S. average of 210 physicians per 100,000 people, with 434 per 100,000 in the area.
  • Lexington is home to several hospitals, including the Albert B. Chandler Hospital. This hospital ranked as the #1 hospital in Kentucky and is rated by the U.S. News & World Report as high performing in two specialties, including geriatrics. Also in Lexington is the Good Samaritan Hospital, which offers all private rooms and a state-of-the-art diagnostic center. This hospital is home to the second-largest joint replacement program in Kentucky.
  • The cost of living in Lexington is about 10% lower than the national average. However, the cost of memory care in this city is estimated to be just over the U.S. average. Seniors may see savings if they opt for in-home or home health care rather than moving into a memory care facility.
  • Crime in Lexington is higher than the state averages. On a scale of 1 to 100, Kentucky’s state average for violent crime is ranked 15.2, and property crime is ranked 35.4. However, in Lexington, those numbers increase to 22.0 and 55.8, respectively. While this can paint a concerning picture, memory care facilities are typically quite secure, meant to keep wandering seniors with dementia inside and unwanted visitors out, which can minimize the effects of these higher crime rates.

Paying for Memory Care in Lexington

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Lexington, the average monthly cost of memory care is $5,418, but the exact prices will vary based on specific facilities and the amenities provided.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Lexington is higher than both the state and national averages of $4,310 and $5,625, respectively. It’s also higher than other areas in the state. In Louisville and Bowling Green, costs for memory care are the same, averaging $4,375 per month. Care in Elizabethtown is nearly $1,700 less than in Lexington. A more affordable option for memory care can be found in Owensboro, averaging $3,860 per month. 

Lexington

$5,710

Kentucky

$4,310

United States

$5,625

Elizabethtown

$4,031

Louisville

$4,375

Bowling Green

$4,375

Owensboro

$3,860

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Lexington, adult day health care is the most affordable care option, averaging $1,690 per month, followed by assisted living for an average of $4,568. Both in-home care and home health care average the same cost of $4,957, which is still lower than memory care in the area. Seniors who need more extensive medical care may be best served by nursing home care, averaging $6,996 for a semiprivate room in the area.

Memory Care

$5,710

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,690

Assisted Living Facility

$4,568

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lexington

In Lexington there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page.

More ways to pay for memory care in KY

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 Lexington

Seniors requiring assistance beyond paying for memory care expenses have access to several resources in Lexington. These programs offer free information, legal advice, information about long-term care and provide mental health counseling to seniors in need. Others can assist with referrals to programs that can better address seniors’ needs and connect them with resources. Seniors seeking assistance can contact the following resources at the provided phone numbers or seek more information online.

ResourceContactService
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living(866) 665-7921The Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living provides information about local long-term care facilities. It also offers the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which allows seniors to apply for state-funded health care and waivers that may pay for some or all of their care in a memory care facility.
Alzheimer's Association(800) 272-3900Lexington residents are served by the Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This program provides education for seniors with memory impairment about their conditions, offers support groups and hosts events for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. It also offers a 24/7 hotline.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(859) 277-9215The Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provides seniors in long-term care homes an advocate. Complaints made are investigated and resolved on behalf of residents. Likewise, this department can inform seniors about available long-term care services in their area and refer them to appropriate assistance programs.
Lexington Vet Center(859) 253-0717The Lexington Vet Center offers veterans and their families access to mental health and counseling services in a nonmedical setting. This may include video appointments in either individual or group settings. It can also provide referral services and assist seniors in navigating VA medical benefit claims.
Legal HelpLine for Older Kentuckians(800) 200-3633Seniors 60 and older in Kentucky can call the Legal HelpLine for Older Kentuckians for free over-the-phone legal assistance and referrals to local legal aid services as needed. Common topics handled include Medicare and Medicaid issues, guardianship, wills, estate planning and advanced health care directives.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Lexington

Lexington Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in Kentucky

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