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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alva, KY

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If your loved one needs memory care in Alva, A Place for Mom can help. With 22 memory care facilities in Alva, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Alva incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alva memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alva, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Noetown, Noetown and Stony Fork Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Tazewell, Bacchus and Bacchus.

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Photo of American House Kingsport
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We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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What we like the most about TerraBella Morristown is their extremely courteous staff! Caring and thoughtful. Facility is well maintained. Everyone is available to answer questions and provide care and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Alva, KY

The average cost of senior living in Alva is $3,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hyden, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alva, KY vs. nearby cities

Alva, KY
$3,294/mo
$4,128/mo
$4,217/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alva, KY vs. the state and national average

Alva, KY
$3,294/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alva vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,294/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alva, KY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,617/mo
Studio
$4,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,400/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Alva

Recent reviews for memory care in Alva

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

4.6
Staff have always treated her with respect and kindness. They are all very responsive to my questions and calls when checking in on her. They keep me well informed of changes with her medication, doctor visits or if she has an accident. Mom complains some but she eats it. I think it more ...
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American House Kingsport

4.3
I love the everyday care staff there– they are extremely friendly. They even facetime us when we can’t be there. The facility is very clean. I do think they need to improve on the security. Laundry needs improvements as well – all of our loved ones clothes are lost, even the ones that had a ...
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Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.

Alva review score based on 26 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 22 Alva memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alva review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alva review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Alva, KY22 facilities
8.8
Loyall, KY23 facilities
8.9
Harlan, KY24 facilities

Review subcategories for Alva memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 22 Alva memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alva resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alva, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Alva memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alva memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alva, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alva memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alva that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alva, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.6%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alva memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alva Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alva, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
62.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alva memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alva, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alva memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alva, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
3.7%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alva memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alva, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.8%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.8%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.8%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 memory care facilities near Alva, Kentucky. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Alva, Kentucky typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alva, Kentucky, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alva, Kentucky, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Alva, Kentucky ranges from $2095 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Alva, Kentucky is $3,294. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Alva, Kentucky typically starts at $2095. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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