Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Louisville, KY below include 44 memory care communities with 362 reviews. On average in Louisville, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
6700 Overlook Drive, Louisville, KY 40241
4.6
(20 reviews)
"Sunrise of Louisville is wonderful. Upon entering, it was very clean, and it had a nice, sweet smell to it. They did a very good job with the physical plant. It's well managed. The people are very gracious and friendly. We had a meal there, and I wa..."
$4,164
CARING STARS WINNER
10201 Valley Farms, Louisville, KY 40272
4.6
(15 reviews)
"Symphony at Valley Farms seemed like a very, very clean, very well-kept, and very well-run facility. It appeared to be overall nice with a good calendar of activities. The memory care rooms were spacious. The condition was very acceptable. Brandy was..."
$4,750
CARING STARS WINNER
10210 Long Home Road, Louisville, KY 40291
4.5
(17 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Traditions at Beaumont. What I like most is that all the people who work there are nice and friendly. My mother's caregivers watch over her very well. I'm very happy with the place. The staff members are the best. The buildin..."
$4,495
3451 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Our Mother has been a resident for about a year and a half now, and throughout the pandemic we felt very confident that she was living in the safest environment possible, which was a huge relief! Her apartment is just the right size to be surround..."
$3,200
4501 Springdale Road, Louisville, KY 40241
4.4
(19 reviews)
"Vitality Living Springdale was extremely nice and clean. The staff was great. The food was good, and that was a big thing. It was a nice place. I like the fact that they can order off of a menu; I like that a lot. That is one of the big things. They ..."
$3,775
4600 Bowling Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40207
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Belmont Village St. Matthews was super nice and wonderful. The lady who gave us the tour was wonderful and super friendly. The place is very high on the list of places we're considering. Everyone was friendly. We loved the space, which was bright, op..."
$4,190
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9701 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I have found Creekside to be a good fit for my mother-in-law. She enjoys the food and the staff are all courteous and helpful. Everyone who works there goes out of their way to provide compassionate care. For us the most important thing in placing..."
$3,450
1760 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured The Spring House at Louisville. It was a very nice facility. It was very well maintained. It seemed to be updated, had very nice decor, and was very clean. It had a very good area for people to gather. The dining facility was very nice. Ever..."
$2,395
1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY, 40223, Louisville, KY 40223
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Rooms are well maintained. Food is good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Husband loves Happy Hour activity twice a week...."
$4,399
13600 La Grange Rd., Louisville, KY 40245
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Magnolia Springs East was beautiful. They had a lot of great activities on a calendar and activity rooms, but my father is going to need skilled care and my mother needs personal care. The rooms were beautiful and fantastic, and the staff was really ..."
$4,695
12523 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at Tucker Station. It was very well laid out. The decor was beautiful and it was very clean. The people there seemed very nice and helpful. The staff was very professional and very friendly...."
$3,645
8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Magnolia Springs Louisville was absolutely beautiful. I love the meal service. I love the rooms. I love the fact that there is a gym there. The dining area was very spacious and very elegant. The food looked wonderful, and the aroma was fantastic. Th..."
$3,795
5012 E. Manslick Road, Louisville, KY 40219
4.4
(28 reviews)
"I went to Wesley Manor. It's very nice. The nursing home part was small. I like the feeling of it. It didn't smell. That's a problem I have when you go in and you can smell urine and all that. The little girl that took me through knew everybody's nam..."
$270
CARING STARS WINNER
901 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243
4.7
(11 reviews)
"I toured Arcadia Louisville. It's a really nice place with a nice staff. The staff was very good. They had redone the facility, so everything was brand new. They had a little bit better situation. They had a studio, which was all he really needed. Wh..."
$2,435
9107 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My sister moved to Forest Hills Commons. I think the people there are very sincere about taking care of seniors. The place is always nice and neat and clean. The food is good. We are a big family, so my sibs are very happy that she's close enough to ..."
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9260 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I love this facility. My mom has been in at least three different ones over the last two years. This is the only one that shows genuine care and compassion towards her and her needs. She's really loved by the staff. Everyone knows everyone and everyo..."
$5,300
3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Creekside on Bardstown. We chose it because whenever we viewed the place, the staff seemed very caring, and they had decent facilities. It was clean, there were no bad aromas, and the layout seemed pretty average for an assis..."
$4,100
13700 English Villa Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Legacy at English Station was one of my favorites. It was all memory care, so everything was open. I loved the space that they had. They had three different hallways connected like a square, and in the middle of that, outside was a humongous cour..."
$5,890
10301 Coneflower Lane, Louisville, KY 40059
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I visited Hallmark House. The director took us around and showed us the place and the rooms, the facility, and everything. They were very good and they spent a lot of time with me. It was very well laid out and safe where the patients couldn't get ou..."
$6,250
8800 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville, KY 40228
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Beehive Homes of Louisville (Smyrna) is really good. When you go in, it's like a home, not a clinical setting. They take care of mom real good. She is in memory care and they got big rooms. They served well-balanced and home-cooked meals, and they ta..."
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Memory Care
Shirley
5.0
Review of Creekside on Bardstown
Creekside on Bardstown was very nice and clean. The residents in the memory care section seemed to be well adjusted, and the staff seemed really friendly. They seemed to be able to take care of my...
Memory Care
Kathy
5.0
Review of Creekside on Bardstown
My dad moved into Creekside on Bardstown. He's in memory care. They have group participation and they do activities, so it's a nice place. The food is good. The staff is friendly, helpful, and...
Memory Care
Linda Williams
5.0
Review of Creekside on Bardstown
Since our mom has been at Creekside, the past 18months or so, our family has had a great peace of mind The staff is great !!! They place is so clean and beautiful!!! They are so caring and...
Louisville’s memory care providers typically charge $4,375 per month. This rate is $65 above Kentucky’s statewide average ($4,310), though $1,250 below the national average ($5,625). Kentucky’s second-largest city, Lexington ($5,710), averges $1,335 more than Louisville. Bowling Green ($4,375) matches Louisville’s average. Owensboro ($3,860) averages $515 less than in Louisville and Elizabethtown ($4,031) averages $344 less.
Louisville
$4,375
Kentucky
$4,310
The United States
$5,625
Lexington
$5,710
Bowling Green
$4,375
Owensboro
$3,860
Elizabethtown
$4,031
When trying to decide how to pay for memory care, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of memory care in Louisville and 10 other cities in Kentucky.
In Louisville 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, Memory Care in Kentucky page.
Louisville seniors often use public benefits and private funds to pay for memory care services. Depending on what an individual qualifies for and their access to financial resources, this mix may include state and federal health insurance benefits, retirement income and veterans’ benefits.
Inflation has led to rising memory care costs in Louisville and throughout Kentucky. In Louisville, prices have risen from $4,089 in 2022 to a projected $4,870 in 2024, a jump of 19%. Louisville’s costs remain significantly lower than the U.S. average, by about 19%, and a bit lower, about 7.5%, than Kentucky’s average. Prices are rising in neighboring Kentucky cities as well. Costs in Lexington are higher than those in Louisville, but are also increasing by 19%, from $5,027 to $5,987. Paducah and Bowling Green both show lower rates but the same 19% increase.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $4,089 | $4,514 | $4,870 |
| U.S. Average | $4,863 | $5,369 | $5,792 |
| Kentucky | $4,359 | $4,852 | $4,784 |
| Paducah | $4,150 | $4,582 | $4,942 |
| Bowling Green | $3,893 | $4,298 | $4,637 |
| Lexington | $5,027 | $5,550 | $5,987 |
Louisville’s seniors have many care options to choose from, according to their needs and budgets. Those who can still live on their own may select independent living for $2,773 per month on average. For people who require help with personal care, assisted living may be a good choice, but it costs more at $3,871. Seniors experiencing memory loss may desire the security and support of memory care at $4,514.
Assisted Living
$3,871
Memory Care
$4,514
Independent Living
$2,773
There are many resources in Louisville,KY that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring’s Kentucky state page.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| KIPDA's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | 888-737-3363 | Kentucky's Area Agencies on Aging are nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the needs of older adults and caregivers. They provide programs and services that promote independent living and help to enhance seniors' quality of life. These include care planning, transportation services, nutrition programs and caregiver support. They also offer information, referrals and benefits counseling. Kentucky's AAAs play a crucial role in advocating for seniors' rights and ensuring they have access to the resources they need to age with dignity. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Louisville seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Louisville (JCC) Meals on Wheels | 502-238-2749 | Various organizations throughout Kentucky operate Meals on Wheels programs to provide home-delivered meals to seniors who might otherwise go hungry. Delivering nutritious meals helps enable independent living while providing an opportunity for delivery drivers to perform a safety check and offer social interaction. Meals are generally provided for free or at a low cost based on a sliding fee scale to ensure access to those older adults most in need. |
| Louisville Senior Nutrition Program | 502-574-6325 | The Louisville Senior Nutrition Program delivers meals to the homes of adults aged 60 and over who are unable to shop or who have difficulty preparing meals on their own. Program workers conduct a home visit during the application process to establish eligibility and the urgency of a senior's needs. Applicants with unique circumstances and medical conditions are given priority for approvals, while others may need to be wait-listed due to high demand. Documented income verification is required. |
| Neighborhood House Emergency Food Bank | 502-774-2322 | The Neighborhood House Emergency Food Bank works with the Dare to Care Food Bank to help vulnerable seniors and other food-insecure residents of the West Louisville area. The food bank is open every weekday from 10 a.m. to noon, and to receive emergency food boxes, seniors must present government ID and proof of residence. Neighborhood House also provides senior engagement programs, including cooking and fitness classes, a daily congregate lunch, bingo games and holiday parties. |
Due to the high cost of purchasing new medical equipment, several organizations in Louisville collect lightly used medical devices such as wheelchairs, ramps and walkers and distribute them to local seniors and residents in need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Project CARAT (Coordinating & Assisting the Reuse of Assistive Technology) - Louisville | 502-992-2448 | Project CARAT promotes the reuse of assistive technology (AT) and durable medical equipment (DME) by transitioning unused AT and DME to individuals who need them at no cost. |
Senior centers in Louisville bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| South Louisville Community Ministries | 502-361-7763 | South Louisville Community Ministries helps residents in six zip codes in Louisville, KY. Local seniors can contact one of several resources in the south Louisville neighborhoods, including the Americana World Community Center, Hope Place, Ekklesia Family Day Shelter and South Central Neighborhood Place. Seniors can access property tax loans and assistance with utility bills, clothes, home repairs, prescriptions and addiction. They can visit the ministry's food pantry once a month, and homebound seniors aged 60+ can receive delivered meals. |
| Southwest Community Ministries | 502-935-0310 | Southwest Community Ministries in Louisville, KY, offers a variety of services to local residents. Seniors can receive food assistance through the food pantry and via the Meals on Wheels program, which offers weekday meals to homebound seniors. Financial help is also available for utility bills and housing. Referral programs are accessible for those who need additional assistance but require guidance on where to turn. |
Senior engagement resources and programs in Louisville help older adults remain active and ensure they contribute to the community. Resources include wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, support groups and organizations that help residents connect with the community to live fulfilling lives.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Senior Citizen Students | 502-852-0166 | Those aged 65 and over may take a select number of courses at U of L for free as a part of the Donovan Fellowship. Seniors may study up to two classes per semester, either "just for fun" or with the goal of obtaining a degree. Some classes may be taken online while others require physical attendance on-campus. |
Social Security offices in Louisville help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Low-income seniors who are struggling to meet the costs of maintaining their homes can find support from organizations that offer assistance with utility and energy bills. Louisville retirees could also qualify for emergency funding programs if they're in danger of losing utility services due to unpaid invoices.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Louisville | 800-456-3452 | LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps cover the home heating and cooling costs of eligible lowincome seniors and other Kentucky households. The Kentucky LIHEAP program initially uses annual funds to cover heating costs, then covers cooling costs if there are still funds available. |
Louisville retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Vet Center | 502-287-6710 | The Louisville Vet Center offers confidential counseling services to local veterans and service members. Returning service members can attend transition counseling to help them adapt to civilian life, with educational and career programs available. Veterans can learn about VA benefits, how to access them and where to file. Licensed counselors provide individual therapy for those suffering with stress, anxiety, anger, PTSD and military sexual trauma. Group counseling sessions for Vietnam, Desert Storm and Global War on Terror veterans are available. |
The Department for Aging and Independent Living, a subagency of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, regulates and certifies memory care facilities in Louisville and the Bluegrass State at large. A related agency, the Kentucky Office of Inspector General’s Division of Health Care, hosts a comprehensive directory of long-term care facilities on its website.
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Louisville 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.
Memory care residents cater to seniors with memory loss through tailored features such as enhanced security, dementia-friendly recreation and homelike amenities. Choosing a memory care community with a variety of services and amenities helps families ensure their loved one receives high-quality care.
To find local memory care facilities with specific features and to get help with comparing local long-term care options, reach out to a Caring.com Family Advisor today.
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