Oaks at Ashton Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, KY

Oaks at Ashton Hills

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

Overview of Oaks at Ashton Hills

Oaks at Ashton Hills boasts an elegant and luxurious atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The newly built grand retirement home specializes in residential assisted living and memory care. The faith-based community strives to excel in giving compassionate and loving care to seniors. Oaks may be a new home, but it’s on its way to being the premiere upscale assisted living home in Covington.
Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Its boastful community services include medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.

(770) 886-4600
Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #278 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 672 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #345 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #623 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 623rd out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 9, 2018
CountyNewton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Oaks at Ashton Hills is administrated by Ms Kathy Hope.

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Inspection History

In Kentucky, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 4 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kentucky state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Kentucky state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Kentucky average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per year (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (76% below)
• Total inspections (20% below)
Latest Inspection June 9, 2023 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 421 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (4 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 0.52.6 This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 2.6).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.52.1 This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 76% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (8 vs. GA avg 10).↓ 20% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 9, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated physical abuse of Resident #1 during transfer, resulting in staff termination and barring of agency staff.
  • June 1, 2023 complaint investigation found failures to manage Resident #1's aggression and delayed medical response for Resident #2’s injury.
  • October 21, 2021 complaint substantiated failure to obtain required fingerprint background checks for 2 staff before employment.

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Oaks at Ashton Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.08 miles to nearest hospital (Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology - Covington)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kentucky

Oaks at Ashton Hills 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)

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MC

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RC

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks at Ashton Hills

Is Oaks at Ashton Hills in a walkable area?

Oaks at Ashton Hills has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of Oaks at Ashton Hills?

Ms KATHY HOPE is the administrator of Oaks at Ashton Hills.

How many beds does Oaks at Ashton Hills have?

Oaks at Ashton Hills has 90 beds.

Are there photos of Oaks at Ashton Hills?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Oaks at Ashton Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Oaks at Ashton Hills?

(770) 886-4600 will put you in contact with the team at Oaks at Ashton Hills.

What county is Oaks at Ashton Hills located in?

Oaks at Ashton Hills is in Newton County.

Is Oaks at Ashton Hills Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Oaks at Ashton Hills is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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