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.
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What does this home offer?
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1:8
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2.3 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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| 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 |
| The Willows at Fritz Farm | AL NH SNF | Lexington (Pickway Korner) | 30
Facility
30
KY AVG
63
Rank
#139 / 166 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
KY AVG
40
Rank
#24 / 193 | Studio | - | - | 5 |
| Mayfair Village Retirement Community | AL IL | Lexington (Lansdowne Merrick) | 24
Facility
24
KY AVG
63
Rank
#147 / 166 | No |
59
Facility
59
KY AVG
40
Rank
#44 / 193 | Private Rooms | 41
Facility
41
KY AVG
17
Rank
#4 / 50 | A+ | - |
| Liberty Ridge | AL IL MC | Lexington (Danby Corners) | 12
Facility
12
KY AVG
63
Rank
#166 / 166 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
KY AVG
40
Rank
#174 / 193 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
KY AVG
17
Rank
#14 / 50 | A+ | - |
| Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC RC | Lexington | - | No |
23
Facility
23
KY AVG
40
Rank
#143 / 193 | - | - | - | - |
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
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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?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care provide?
Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
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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