Amber Oaks
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Shelbyville, KY

Amber Oaks

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Shelbyville, KY

Overview of Amber Oaks

Amber Oaks operates a 42-bed community in Shelbyville, Kentucky, delivering assisted living and respite care services. Personal care support remains available around the clock to assist residents with routine daily activities, while respite stays accommodate temporary breaks for primary family caregivers.

Nearby neighborhood streets hold a 56 walk score, allowing residents or visitors to handle select errands on foot. Administrator Dean Windsor oversees daily operations at the center.

Interested residents can get in touch with Amber Oaks to ask about room availability, schedule a tour, or discuss personal care arrangements.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #111 / 166Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 111th out of 166 assisted living communities we track in Kentucky for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kentucky facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #20 / 50Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 20th out of 50 assisted living communities we track in Kentucky for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kentucky facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #48 / 193Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 48th 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.
56 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
CountyShelby
License Number101453

Ownership & Operating Entity

Amber Oaks is administered by Dean Windsor.

Staff Details

Total Employees
14
Part-Time Employees
14

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Daily Living Assistance
24-Hour Assistance

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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.
Sayre Christian Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 63
Rank #2 / 166
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 40
Rank #90 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 17
Rank #37 / 50
-5
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 63
Rank #6 / 166
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 40
Rank #98 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 17
Rank #10 / 50
B--
Pennyrile Home Inc.
AL
Hopkinsville
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 63
Rank #25 / 166
No
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 40
Rank #56 / 193
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-A+3
Brookdale Murray
AL
Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 63
Rank #43 / 166
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 17
Rank #1 / 50
A+-
Amber Oaks
AL
RC
Shelbyville
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 63
Rank #111 / 166
No
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 40
Rank #48 / 193
-
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 17
Rank #20 / 50
A+-

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amber Oaks

Is Amber Oaks in a walkable area?

Amber Oaks has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Amber Oaks?

According to KY state health department records, Amber Oaks's license number is 101453.

How long has Amber Oaks been in business?

Amber Oaks has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Amber Oaks?

No, Amber Oaks has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Amber Oaks?

Dean Windsor is the administrator of Amber Oaks.

How many beds does Amber Oaks have?

Amber Oaks has 42 beds.

Are there photos of Amber Oaks?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Amber Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.

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