Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living & Respite Care · Covington, KY

Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living & Respite Care · Covington, KY

Overview of Ivy Knoll a Caring Senior Community

Ivy Knoll a Caring Senior Community offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, and respite care in Covington, Kentucky. Independent living provides community services without daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Adult day care covers daytime care. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The community offers suite housing within a high rise building, providing the stated residential setting. Personalized Dining and Daycare are named programs, giving residents access to a specific dining service and a daytime care program. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Jessica Armstrong serves as the director, and the combination of care types may suit a family seeking flexibility as a resident’s needs or caregiving arrangements change.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #157 / 193Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 157th 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.
16 / 100

About This Community

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2025

Certifications & Programs

Certificate in Dietary Management — Midwest Culinary InstituteA specialty credential or certification held by the community or its staff, indicating training or standards beyond basic state licensure.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Respite Care
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Movie Theater
Salon
Common Activity Rooms
Activities
Shopping Trips
Trivia Games
Wii Bowling
Tuesday Movie and Popcorn
Euchre
Jingo
Balloon Volleyball
Pokeno
Crafts
Sunday Pastries and Coffee
Manicures
Ice Cream Socials
Resident Council Meetings
Cooking with Chef Megan
Ceramics
Monthly Birthday Parties
Kenton County Library Outings
Sit and Be Fit Exercise
Friday Happy Hour
Outings In Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Faith & Spiritual Life

Nondenominational Chapel
Church Services

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
Private Room

Contact Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community

Managed by Jessica Armstrong

Executive Director

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Covington

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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
-3
Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community
AL
ADC
IL
RC
Covington-Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 40
Rank #157 / 193
Suite---

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

Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community is located in Covington, Kentucky.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community

Is Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community in a walkable area?

Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community?

Yes, Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community provide?

Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living & Respite Care.

What is the address of Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community?

Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community is located at 800 Highland Ave, Covington, KY 41011.

What is the phone number of Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community?

(859) 491-3800 will put you in contact with the team at Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community.

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