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Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 395 homes in Kentucky

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Kentucky Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

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Sunrise of Louisville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

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.

Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 101
Rank #120 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 44
Rank #330 / 424
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG
Rank #3 / 132
A--
Brookdale Murray
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 101
Rank #151 / 341
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 44
Rank #176 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG
Rank #2 / 132
A+-
Harmony at Tucker Station
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

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.

Louisville
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 101
Rank #197 / 341
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 44
Rank #200 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG
Rank #51 / 132
A+-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 101
Rank #176 / 341
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 44
Rank #42 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG
Rank #16 / 132
A+-
Brookdale Stonestreet
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Prairie Village)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 101
Rank #211 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 44
Rank #383 / 424
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
KY AVG
Rank #44 / 132
A+-
Sayre Christian Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Lexington (Belleau Wood)
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 101
Rank #18 / 341
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 44
Rank #206 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG
Rank #53 / 132
-1
Morning Pointe of Russell
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 101
Rank #181 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 44
Rank #378 / 424
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG
Rank #28 / 132
A+-
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 101
Rank #70 / 341
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 44
Rank #176 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG
Rank #29 / 132
A+-
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 101
Rank #35 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 44
Rank #224 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG
Rank #12 / 132
A+-
Forest Hills Commons
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Louisville
119
Facility 119
KY AVG 101
Rank #62 / 341
No
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 44
Rank #40 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
KY AVG
Rank #44 / 132
--
The Willows at Springhurst
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 101
Rank #204 / 341
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 44
Rank #262 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG
Rank #52 / 132
A+-
Arcadian Cove Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Richmond
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 101
Rank #262 / 341
No
0
Facility 0
KY AVG 44
Rank #408 / 424
1 Bed
16
Facility 16
KY AVG
Rank #34 / 132
A+-
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 101
Rank #38 / 341
No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 44
Rank #147 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
KY AVG
Rank #53 / 132
A+3
Carrollton Manor
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Carrollton
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 101
Rank #303 / 341
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 44
Rank #231 / 424
Private / Shared Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG
Rank #7 / 132
--
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

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.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Owensboro
156
Facility 156
KY AVG 101
Rank #20 / 341
No
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 44
Rank #405 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
KY AVG
Rank #53 / 132
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Overview of Sunrise of Louisville

Contributing to the recognition of the community is the overall excellent service and caregiving, Sunrise of Louisville is a compassionate and professional community that makes residents feel at home due to its active and personalized lifestyle. It’s been verified by residents that their management and staff were very accommodating, responsive, and respectful– just as with other Sunrise senior living communities. Sunrise of Louisville is one of the premier assisted living communities in the city that is a safe and beautiful community where residents can thrive and enrich their lifestyles. 

Life at the Sunrise of Louisville provides opportunity and inspiration along with exceptional service and care that is clearly branded as a Sunrise service. The community services include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years; outings and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional needs. As a personal care or assisted living community, their committed nurse staff is dedicated to attend to any need a resident may have.

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Overview of Brookdale Murray

Enchanting seniors and guests with a warm and inviting environment, Brookdale Murray is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Glendale Road, Murray, KY, that offers assisted living. The community features spacious and pet-friendly residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Achieve a maintenance-free lifestyle with exceptional support from a compassionate and kind team.

Brookdale Murray fosters a vibrant environment through fun and engaging activities ranging from fitness classes to religious services. With its charming setting and convenient location near local amusements, residents enjoy historical and ethereal sceneries and convenient access to medical needs with several hospitals nearby. The community serves delightful and nutritious meals to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Relax and rest with the community’s beautifully landscaped grounds and mesmerizing amenities including a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, and a beauty and barbershop.

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Overview of Vitality Living Springdale

Vitality Living Springdale is an upscale senior living community in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community offers an array of spacious and comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to housekeeping and maintenance services. Residents here are provided personalized help with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, personal care, and medication assistance, ensuring they live in comfort and convenience.

Committed to providing residents with a vibrant environment that fosters comfort, enjoyment, and connections, the community offers a wide array of planned social, fitness and recreational activities. Residents have plenty of time to enjoy the community’s vibrant programs with the help of chef-prepared meals, transportation, housekeeping and maintenance services. Here, residents have access to the conveniences they need to live their retirement to the fullest.

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Preston Greens Senior Living

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

Preston Greens is an elegant community considered one of the premier independent living communities in Lexington. It’s a comprehensive community that presents an upscale lifestyle with its resort-like hospitality and professional service– striking a balance between Southern charm and luxury for its modern senior living approach. Their modern approach provides a trusted and dignified experience for residents of the community. Preston Greens is the perfect retirement home waiting for you to call home.

The Preston Greens lifestyle is filled with premium amenities and unmatched services. They had thought of every big and little detail of the community: five-star dining experience, housekeeping services, and cozy apartments– Everlan will elevate and enhance your meaning of senior living.  

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Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

Dominion Senior Living of Richmond, nestled in the Heritage Place subdivision, offers personalized care, including personal care, memory care, and respite care services. With meticulously planned offerings, Dominion Senior Living provides a range of accommodations, from one-bedroom and studio apartments to spacious 62-bedroom options, ensuring seniors find the perfect home. The community boasts a premier atmosphere, featuring high ceilings and carefully chosen furniture and interior design elements, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

Residents benefit from in-house lab services, monthly wellness checks, and coordination with healthcare professionals, including pharmacies and doctors. The community excels in specialized care, providing diabetes care and expert medication management. With the oversight of a dedicated Medical Director, Dominion Senior Living ensures that seniors receive top-notch care in a nurturing and supportive environment. Residents and their families can find peace of mind in the structured and caring approach offered by this community, making it a trusted choice for senior living.

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Overview of Inspirations of Florence

As its name suggests, individuals are inspired and empowered to pursue their sense of individuality at Florence’s premier assisted and memory care home. Inspirations of Florence enrich the senior living experience through an exceptional approach to retirement care. As a Grace MGMT retirement community, seniors and older adults will thrive in a home that engages and enhances individual wellness to fulfill a purposeful life during their stay at Florence’s trusted luxury home.

With its forward-thinking accommodations, Inspirations of Florence strives to empower and inspire residents to live life to the fullest. Its featured luxurious accommodations include individualized care plans, housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

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Overview of Harmony at Tucker Station

As its name suggests, Harmony at Tucker Station ensures that the environment of the community is serene and harmonious. The name also suggests that senior living is supposed to be calming and balanced– a freeing lifestyle with necessary support. The elegant community is an independent living and memory care community with personal care. Residents of the community wholly receive a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance, especially because Harmony at Tucker is a home that is able to let their chosen lifestyle for their needs. 

Harmony offers an elevated lifestyle because of their marvelous level of care and complete attention to the needs of their residents; as well as residents being able to practice a stress-free and well-balanced lifestyle. Highlights of their amenities and services include laundry services, transportation services, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, memory retention activities, and fitness activities. Harmony aims to give the most comfortable life as much as possible for their residents. 

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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 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 Brookdale Stonestreet

Brookdale Stonestreet is a distinguished senior living community settling in Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY, that offers assisted living. The community ensures a comfortable and safe residence featuring several options of well-designed floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments. With a team of compassionate, friendly, and well-trained professionals, Brookdale Stonestreet lends extra support for seniors’ better quality of life.

Take time to discover new interests and hone your hobbies with various activities and classes like a cooking class, cheese tasting, and craft class. Prepare your meals at the kitchenette or enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals served at the community dining room. Have a new look with the community’s beauty and barbershop or take a walk with your pet around the ethereal grounds, Brookdale Stonestreet is a good place to relax and live your golden years.

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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 Kentucky

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 52 assisted living facilities in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Kentucky?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kentucky, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Kentucky?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.