Garrard Convalescent Home
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Covington, KY

Garrard Convalescent Home

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Covington, KY

Overview of Garrard Convalescent Home

A nursing home housed in a three-story building is Garrard Convalescent Home at Garrard Street in Covington, Kentucky. It serves residents in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 85, so most daily errands and services are within walking length. It can be especially beneficial for families visiting regularly, as the surrounding area makes it easy to reach the facility and to explore nearby amenities without a car.

As a nursing home, Garrard Convalescent Home supplies skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services for residents needing medical support and daily assistance. Such facilities typically offer comprehensive care for patients healing from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or requiring 24/7 nursing oversight. The home accepts residents on short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care arrangements. The walkability of the Covington location, with nearby shops, services, and walkable points of interest, creates an environment where residents can stay connected to the neighborhood. Plus, visiting family members will find the setting convenient and accessible.

Directly contacting Garrard Convalescent Home will provide data regarding bed availability, current occupancy, pricing, and accepted payment methods. For prospects considering Garrard Convalescent Home, touring in person is the best way to examine certain care services, staffing structure, room options, dining offerings, and activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #1 / 193Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 193 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Garrard Convalescent Home'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.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Wright
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 63
Rank #4 / 166
Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 40
Rank #157 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 63
Rank #16 / 166
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 17
Rank #20 / 50
A+-
Celebration Villa of Summit Hills
AL
MC
RC
Crestview Hills
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 63
Rank #43 / 166
Yes
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 40
Rank #165 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
The Pavilion at Kenton
AL
NH
SNF
Covington (Wallace Woods)
82
Facility 82
KY AVG 63
Rank #45 / 166
No
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 40
Rank #53 / 193
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 17
Rank #37 / 50
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Garrard Convalescent Home
AL
RC
Covington (Licking Riverside)-No
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 40
Rank #1 / 193
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other KY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kentucky

Garrard Convalescent Home is located in Covington, 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
KY

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 Garrard Convalescent Home

What neighborhood is Garrard Convalescent Home in?

Garrard Convalescent Home is in the Licking Riverside neighborhood of Covington.

Is Garrard Convalescent Home in a walkable area?

Garrard Convalescent Home has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Garrard Convalescent Home?

No, Garrard Convalescent Home has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Garrard Convalescent Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Garrard Convalescent Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Garrard Convalescent Home provide?

Garrard Convalescent Home offers Assisted Living & Respite Care.

What is the address of Garrard Convalescent Home?

Garrard Convalescent Home is located at 425 Garrard St, Covington, KY 41011.

What is the phone number of Garrard Convalescent Home?

(859) 431-6913 will put you in contact with the team at Garrard Convalescent Home.

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