Page 2 of 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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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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
The Willows at Citation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington (Griffin Gate)
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 63
Rank #156 / 166
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 40
Rank #179 / 193
Studio3
The Willows at Hamburg
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 63
Rank #20 / 166
Yes--4
Forest View
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Baralto)
-No
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 40
Rank #79 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2
AL
Lexington
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 63
Rank #161 / 166
No
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 40
Rank #165 / 193
Single / Double Rooms-
Highgrove at Tates Creek
AL
IL
MC
Lexington
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 63
Rank #32 / 166
No-Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 63
Rank #96 / 166
Yes
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 40
Rank #59 / 193
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Morning Pointe of Lexington East
AL
MC
Lexington
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 63
Rank #61 / 166
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 40
Rank #144 / 193
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Magnolia Springs Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington (Masterson Station)
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 63
Rank #146 / 166
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Chevy Chase Gardens
AL
Lexington (Chevy Chase)
-No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 40
Rank #36 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Cedarhurst of Beaumont
AL
MC
Lexington
-Yes
63
Facility 63
KY AVG 40
Rank #33 / 193
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The Willows at Citation

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

The Willows at Citation provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Lexington, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Located in the Griffin Gate neighborhood, the community has 19 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio housing provides a single private living space. Residents may keep pets, and total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time counted for each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington East

Overlooking Lexington, KY, Morning Pointe of Lexington East is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community empowers residents to live a fulfilling life supported by 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss are provided with compassionate services that empower them to live fully despite their afflictions.

Committed to helping residents maintain their independence while receiving the support they need, the community offers medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, and a welcoming community of residents and caregivers. The community takes care of daily chores like housekeeping and laundry to give residents more time to enjoy and explore the many activities and amenities available on-site. Stay connected while enjoying delicious and nutritious meals in the lovely dining areas. At Morning Pointe of Lexington East, residents are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest with the ideal blend of exceptional services and enjoyable experiences.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington is a trusted memory care home program and activities designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The Lantern is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living in a nurturing environment.
Expect nothing but quality regarding their services: management promotes independence for its residents while receiving full daily support. Other community services include housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and specialized memory care programs and activities.

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Overview of The Willows at Hamburg

The Willows at Hamburg offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Lexington, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 103 beds, and rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 48m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families the ability to use an eligible public benefit or pay directly for care. Samuel Frazier serves as the administrator, and Trilogy Healthcare Of Fayette 1 operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, walking paths, and a resident garden provide places for exercise and outdoor activity, while the salon offers on-site personal grooming. Chef-prepared meals are provided, and transportation services offer arranged travel when a resident cannot drive themselves.

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Overview of Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2

Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2, is an outstanding community in Lexington, KY, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs. A hassle-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, as housekeeping and laundry are taken care of.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs. Catering to special diets, delightful and nutritious meals are served for a worry-free dining experience. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Highgrove at Tates Creek is a 56-bed senior living community at 4251 Saron Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. Managed by Continental Senior Communities under Kentucky license number 101511, the facility serves Fayette County and holds the 2026 Best of Senior Living Provider Award.

As a licensed assisted living and memory care provider rather than a Medicare-certified nursing home, Highgrove is not subject to the federal skilled nursing facility (SNF) inspection framework and does not carry a CMS star rating. Licensure and inspections are conducted by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; based on current focused filings, the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. The care model provides 24-hour staffing and personal assistance for residents who require help with daily tasks but do not need continuous hospital-level nursing care.

The campus offers an adaptive support model that includes independent living cottages, traditional assisted living, and specialized memory care. Assisted living residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, supported by an emergency response system for 24-hour safety. The memory care program supports individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia through a secure household featuring specialized daily routines and cognitive therapy. Clinical services include medication management, podiatry, and coordination for on-site rehabilitation therapies to support physical and occupational health.

Positioned as a resort-style community, Highgrove features upscale amenities including an on-site pub with daily happy hour, a movie theater, a chapel, and a full-service beauty salon. Residential options range from independent living cottages to assisted living suites with high ceilings, crown molding, and modern kitchens featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The all-inclusive service model covers restaurant-style dining in formal or bistro venues, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and scheduled transportation to local medical providers and shopping. Outdoor common spaces include communal gardens and a landscaped patio for social interaction.

Those seeking a premium community with a broad care spectrum and resort-caliber amenities in the Tates Creek corridor may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should contact the administration directly to discuss current unit pricing, which typically starts at approximately $2,950 for independent living and $3,950 for assisted living, and schedule an in-person tour to assess the specialized memory care household firsthand.

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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 Forest View

Peacefully set in the idyllic neighborhood of Lexington, KY, Forest View is a blissful haven that offers independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 62+, providing affordable and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24/7 emergency response systems and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Restaurant trips are also provided, so residents can enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. For residents’ convenience, transportation services are available. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Magnolia Springs Lexington

An assisted living in Lexington, Magnolia Spring Lexington has been awarded as the #1 in Customer Satisfaction for 4 years in a row– a testament to its quality service. The assisted living home is an inviting community that ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in the assisted living community means a life of convenience and flexibility. Magnolia Springs Lexington is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle. They ensure that they are able to do many daily activities, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. The goal of the professional care staff is to ensure that residents are receiving holistic wellness. 

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Beaumont

Cedarhurst of Beaumont covers both ends of a common transition in Lexington, Kentucky: assisted living and memory care, under one roof, with two separate pricing tiers to match. Assisted living starts at $5,150 a month, memory care runs $8,500, a real gap that reflects the more intensive staffing memory care typically requires.

Nursing services and 24-hour staffing run around the clock here, the whole operation works on a 24/7 schedule, not just business hours with an on-call number. Rehabilitation services and respite care are also part of the offering, useful for residents recovering from a fall or surgery, or for families who need a short-term option while sorting out longer-term plans.

Day to day, residents get full-service, all-day dining rather than fixed mealtimes, plus daily social events and scheduled transportation for anything off-site. The neighborhood itself scores a 63 on Walk Score, moderately walkable, so some errands are within reach on foot, though scheduled transportation picks up the rest.

Each resident gets a personalized wellness plan, and therapy happens on-site rather than requiring an outside appointment. Landscaped courtyards give the grounds some breathing room, and pets are welcome, no need to leave a companion animal behind. Landon Wilburn serves as executive administrator overseeing the community.

Between the two-tier pricing structure, the round-the-clock staffing, and the dual focus on assisted living and memory care, Cedarhurst of Beaumont reads as a community built to carry residents through a shift in care needs without forcing a move somewhere else entirely.

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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.

Assisted Living in Lexington at a glance

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: 38/ 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: 62The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lexington, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90