Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Lexington, KY

Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care

Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Lexington, KY

Overview of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care

Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care stands out in Lexington by offering a cottage-style community instead of one big building. Located at 191 Leestown Center Way, about 2.3 miles from the city center, it comprises five single-story cottages, each housing private one-bedroom apartments. This smaller-scale approach creates an intimate setting where residents thrive in contained environments with consistent attention to their daily needs.

The home caters to occupants needing memory care, assisted living, or respite services. A staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 8 means they receive diligent support all day. This lower ratio is particularly crucial in memory care, where maintaining daily routines and personal familiarity bolsters resident well-being and helps staff provide attentive, personalized care rather than generic oversight. Dining is straightforward and home-focused: three meals daily plus snacks featuring simple, familiar entrees instead of formal restaurant-style service. The cottages include security features standard to communities supporting occupants who may wander, a vital safeguard in memory care settings. Daily life centers around the cottages, as the surrounding car-dependent neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 23, so a car is needed for most errands and activities. For residents and families, this means the facility’s interior environment and programming become the core of daily engagement.

The cottage model paired with the low staffing ratio and dual focus on memory care and assisted living makes Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care a pragmatic choice for families wanting a smaller, quieter setting where personalized routines and familiar faces matter most.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #323 / 423Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 423 homes in Kentucky for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 1:8

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lexington's city center to Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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23
Facility 23
KY AVG 41
Rank #323 / 423
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Kentucky

Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KY

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based focus.
KY

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (5 days/year) Chore services Meal delivery ($7/meal) Minor home repairs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KY

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KY

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
Income Limits (2025) ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based.
KY

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care

Is Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care?

No, Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care?

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What is the address of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 191 Leestown Center Way, Lexington, KY 40511.

What is the phone number of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care?

(859) 878-1300 will put you in contact with the team at Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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