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Best Assisted Living in Lexington, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 assisted living communities in Lexington, KY using KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KY
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,489The average monthly cost across facilities in Lexington, KY. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lexington, KY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 59The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lexington, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Lexington (Metro Area)

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Willows at Fritz Farm
AL
NH
SNF
Lexington (Pickway Korner)
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 82
Rank #310 / 341
Yes
69
Facility 69
KY AVG 41
Rank #58 / 423
Studio--5
The Willows at Citation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington (Griffin Gate)
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 82
Rank #331 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Studio--3
Highgrove at Tates Creek
AL
IL
MC
Lexington (Pinnacle)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 82
Rank #141 / 341
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 41
Rank #73 / 423
Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)---
Preston Greens Senior Living
AL
MC
Lexington (Hamburg Area)
124
Facility 124
KY AVG 82
Rank #44 / 341
Yes
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #308 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A--
Chevy Chase Gardens
AL
Lexington (Chevy Chase)
-No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Lexington Country Place
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Headley Green)
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 82
Rank #325 / 341
Yes
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 41
Rank #253 / 423
Studio--5
Liberty Ridge
AL
IL
MC
Lexington (Danby Corners)
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 82
Rank #341 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 8
Rank #18 / 160
A+-
Morning Pointe of Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington-Fayette (Ruccio Way)
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 82
Rank #168 / 341
Yes
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 41
Rank #158 / 423
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm
AL
IL
MC
Lexington (Man O War Boulevard)
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 82
Rank #293 / 341
No
71
Facility 71
KY AVG 41
Rank #47 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Mayfair Village Retirement Community
AL
NH
IL
Lexington (Lansdowne Merrick)
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 82
Rank #321 / 341
No
59
Facility 59
KY AVG 41
Rank #104 / 423
Private Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 8
Rank #7 / 160
A+-
Forest View
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Baralto)
-No
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 41
Rank #188 / 423
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
The Willows at Hamburg
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 82
Rank #91 / 341
Yes
0
Facility 0
KY AVG 41
Rank #407 / 423
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington (Ruccio Way)
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
Yes
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
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Sayre Christian Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Belleau Wood)
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 82
Rank #15 / 341
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 8
Rank #53 / 160
-5
Morning Pointe of Lexington East
AL
MC
Lexington (Shoreside Drive)
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 82
Rank #184 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #329 / 423
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
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The Willows at Fritz Farm

2710 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40515
Overview of The Willows at Fritz Farm

A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Fritz Farm is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. The senior living community ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Fritz Farm is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident.

The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents. 

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The Willows at Citation

1376 Silver Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
Overview of The Willows at Citation

A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Citation is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. The senior living community ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Citation is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident.

The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents. 

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Located among the rolling hills and mature trees of southeast Lexington, KY, Highgrove at Tates Creek offers unparalleled amenities and a personalized experience for all its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community features classical revival architecture and open-concept common areas that radiate a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Experience resort-style amenities, exceptional hospitality, and an array of social, recreational, and educational programs and outings. This is a place where residents can feel safe and comfortable, free to enjoy their passions and connect with others who share the same interests. Engage the mind, body, and spirit with fitness classes, or enjoy lively moments during daily happy hours. Highgrove at Tates Creek provides seniors with scenic views, chef-prepared meals, invigorating entertainment options, and a continuum of care services.

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Preston Greens Senior Living

1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Preston Greens Senior Living

Located 6.5 miles south of the city center, Preston Greens Senior Living is a 124-bed assisted living and memory care community whose operations are overseen by administrator Tammy Muffley in the Hamburg Area of Lexington. It sits at 1825 Little Herb Way and offers apartment-style living with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans spanning 344 to 911 square feet. Pets are welcome, so it’s a practical choice for residents wanting to keep animal companions during their senior living years.

The community serves two care populations: 100 residents in assisted living support and 24 occupants in a dedicated memory care unit for those living with dementia. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 staffing, dining services, full housekeeping, on-site transportation, and recreational programming. Memory care residents access the same base services, plus structured dementia-focused activities and more supervision tailored to their needs. The Hamburg Area location has a Walk Score of 26. This means some services are walkable, but most errands need a car. Nearby, Club MD urgent care is about 1.2 miles away, giving families quick access to unscheduled medical needs. Daily life comprises dining services and recreational programming as core features. Preston Greens Senior Living handles transportation, so occupants and visiting family members can rely on it for errands and outings.

The surrounding neighborhood is calmer and more car-dependent than Lexington’s downtown, which fits residents and families preferring a residential feel over a walkable urban setting.

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Overview of Chevy Chase Gardens

Situated on Duke Road in Lexington, Kentucky, Chevy Chase Gardens is a residential community that serves older adults in a quieter neighborhood setting. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, allowing residents and visitors to reach some nearby shops and services on foot while maintaining the comfort of a residential environment.

Rather than emphasizing a large campus with extensive amenities, the community focuses on providing a more intimate living experience with the support and services older adults may need. This smaller-scale approach may appeal to individuals and families seeking a home-like atmosphere and personalized care.

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Overview of Lexington Country Place

Lexington Country Place is an assisted living and skilled nursing community in the city. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach and luxury setting. The assisted living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living.  As a proud member of the Phoenix Senior Living Community, Lexington Country Place is the ideal home where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment.

Lexington aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals, offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience. 

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Liberty Ridge

701 Liberty Ridge Ln, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Liberty Ridge

Tucked in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Liberty Ridge Senior Living offers seniors an elevated lifestyle through its array of living options, including independent living floor plans and assisted living homes. The community is distinguished by its commitment to tailoring services to the unique preferences of each resident, allowing for personalized recovery and a life lived to the fullest. Their offerings encompass daily wellness checks, assistance with medication management, incontinence care, and specialized memory care.

Positioned across 30 acres of picturesque bluegrass country, Liberty Ridge presents an array of features to enrich residents’ lives. With hiking trails and a fitness room, the community encourages an active lifestyle. Amenities such as resident transportation, a beauty and barber shop, a library, a general store, and more create a comfortable and convenient environment. Furthermore, a range of services, from guest parking and housekeeping to private cleaning services, complement an abundance of activities like yoga, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. Liberty Ridge stands as a testament to quality living in the heart of Kentucky.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington

Warm and inviting, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a senior living community based in Lexington, KY, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care. Residents can relax comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. The community offers specialized memory care services to support residents dealing with the difficulty of Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.

The community features programs and activities that focus on individual interests, life experiences, and personal strengths to ensure each resident benefits from personalized support. Residents are free to participate in daily exercise classes, volunteer programs or life-long learning programs. The community also provides plenty of desirable amenities, such as a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, screened in patios and courtyards, and deliciously prepared meals that cater to residents’ unique dietary requirements and preferences.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm

A proud member of the Atlas Senior Living Group, Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in the city. The  assisted living and memory community is simply beautiful and timeless, providing an ideal environment for seniors to age with purpose. They try to get to know each resident as an individual and treat them like family members so they can offer more authentic and attentive personalized care. Legacy Reserve is where seniors can find a sense of belonging and purpose, surrounded by caring staff who are dedicated to making their golden years special.
As an Atlas Senior Living community, Legacy Ridge provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, independence, and dignity. Seniors here can stay active and engaged with popular amenities like mental games, dancing, and socializing.

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Overview of Mayfair Village Retirement Community

Mayfair Village Retirement Community is a classic senior living community in Lexington, Kentucky, offering independent living and personal care. The community features a variety of spacious floor plans designed with residents’ diverse needs and comfort in mind. At Mayfair Village, residents enjoy the highlights of living independently without the hassles and worries of home ownership, along with 24-hour support from the community’s team of compassionate professionals.

With a brimming social calendar, programs for wellness and fitness, chef-prepared meals, personalized transportation, and an overall engaging atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to live a fulfilled and worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides excellent amenities aimed at keeping residents’ lives easy and comfortable, including housekeeping, laundry service, apartment maintenance, and round-the-clock surveillance, along with an all-inclusive pricing structure.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lexington, KY

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lexington, KY?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lexington, KY is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lexington, KY?

Assisted living in Lexington, KY typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lexington, KY?

Assisted living facilities in Lexington, KY typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover assisted living?

Kentucky Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Kentucky) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.