Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 202 assisted living communities in 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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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
Pennyrile Home Inc.
AL
Hopkinsville
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 63
Rank #25 / 166
No
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 40
Rank #56 / 193
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-A+3
Brookdale Murray
AL
Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 63
Rank #43 / 166
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 17
Rank #1 / 50
A+-
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 63
Rank #3 / 166
Yes
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 40
Rank #98 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 17
Rank #7 / 50
A+-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL
IL
MC
NH
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 63
Rank #64 / 166
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 40
Rank #16 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 17
Rank #11 / 50
A+-
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 63
Rank #6 / 166
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 40
Rank #98 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 17
Rank #10 / 50
B--
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 63
Rank #16 / 166
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 17
Rank #20 / 50
A+-
Sunrise of Louisville
AL
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 63
Rank #25 / 166
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 40
Rank #144 / 193
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 17
Rank #2 / 50
A--
The Willows at Springhurst
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 63
Rank #77 / 166
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 40
Rank #111 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 17
Rank #36 / 50
A+3
Treyton Oak Towers
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
113
Facility 113
KY AVG 63
Rank #13 / 166
No
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 40
Rank #1 / 193
Comprehensive Personal Care (53), NF (Nursing Facility) (60)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 17
Rank #37 / 50
-5

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 202 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sayre Christian Village

Sayre Christian Village offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lexington, KY. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care is available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, because moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. Sayre Christian Village has 164 beds, with 99% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds are occupied at the stated occupancy level. One bed and two bed housing options can suit an individual or a couple moving together.

Short term rehab and rehabilitation services support temporary recovery without making rehabilitation the resident’s permanent care arrangement. Skilled Memory Care provides the community’s memory focused program, while worship services give residents an on site way to attend religious services and guest suites provide visiting family members with a place to stay. Sayre Christian Village nursing home operates the community. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a longer stay when savings are limited, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

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Overview of Pennyrile Home

Pennyrile Home is an assisted living community in Hopkinsville, KY. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while keeping a personal living space. Private and semi private rooms are available, giving someone the choice of having a room alone or sharing with a companion.

The setting may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support and prefers either a private or shared room. Pennyrile Home has 94 beds, and 99% are occupied, so nearly all residential capacity is in use. Its Walk Score of 53 places the area in a somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can manage some outings independently. Pennyrile I operates the community.

Contact Pennyrile Home Inc.

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.

Starting Price $4,890/Month

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green

Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green provides independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite care in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Independent living gives self-sufficient residents access to communal amenities without personal assistance, while assisted living offers daily help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Respite stays give family caregivers brief coverage during travel or recovery.

Managed by administrator Jim Britt, the 137-bed community features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Offering multiple levels of care in one location lets residents transition smoothly to higher assistance as personal needs change.

Amenities include restaurant-style dining, fitness programs, educational events, rehabilitation services, and scheduled local transportation. Pets are permitted inside the residence. A walk score of 39 indicates a car-dependent neighborhood, though community-provided transit helps residents travel off site.

Prospective residents interested in exploring available apartments or learning about care packages can reach out to Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green to schedule a visit.

$3,300/Month

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Overview of Vitality Living St. Matthews

Burrowed in a tranquil neighborhood in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, Vitality Living St. Matthews is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community guarantees nothing but excellence in senior lifestyle services. Residents here enjoy 24/7 licensed support provided by a team of caring licensed nurses, complemented with a 24-hour emergency call system for added security and safety.

The community offers an array of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom senior apartments, guaranteeing residents will find the accommodation that best fits their lifestyle needs and preferences. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to let residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle and allow them to freely participate in community activities and explore their delightful amenities. From daily chef-prepared meals and on-site physical therapy to well-designed community spaces and daily programming, residents here have the necessities they need to live a fulfilling lifestyle.

$3,900/Month

Contact Vitality Living St. Matthews

Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Louisville

Arcadia Senior Living Louisville provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Louisville, KY. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since different levels of support are available within the community.

Arcadia Senior Living Louisville has 127 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A salon and spa give residents access to personal care appointments within the community, while rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of the available care offerings. Chef prepared meals are served in a restaurant style setting, giving residents dining prepared for them in a format that resembles a restaurant meal.

With a Walk Score of 39, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for residents who no longer drive. Michele Davis serves as the administrator.

Contact Arcadia Senior Living Louisville

Overview of Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas

Carespring, Barrington of Fort Thomas offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, continuing care retirement community services, and respite care in Fort Thomas, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private residence, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community. The community has 110 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Programs include skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long term nursing care, and hemodialysis, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary, recovery focused stay. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families routes for short term skilled coverage, public assistance, or direct payment. Dining focuses on healthy meals, so residents can use meal service organized around that focus rather than arranging every meal independently, while a Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Starting Price $3,208/Month

Contact Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas

Overview of Sunrise of Louisville

Sunrise of Louisville in Louisville, KY, delivers structured assisted living and specialized memory care options. Assisted living assists residents with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and managing medications while they live in private apartments. Secured memory care features continuous supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing care levels to transition as personal needs change.

Housing 94 beds, the community offers studio, suite, and one-bedroom accommodations. On-site policies welcome household pets, enabling residents to keep companion animals in their homes.

Off-site trips generally require personal or arranged transportation to reach surrounding businesses and medical offices in the area.

Prospective residents looking for personal care or memory support in Louisville can reach out to the main office to check unit availability or schedule a tour of the facility.

Contact Sunrise of Louisville

The Willows at Springhurst

3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241
Overview of The Willows at Springhurst

A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Springhurst is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. As a sister company of Westport Place, The Willows 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 Springhurst 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. 

Starting Price $3,029/Month

Contact The Willows at Springhurst

Overview of Treyton Oak Towers

Treyton Oak Towers has maintained its legacy as a non-profit, faith-based organization since 1984. Resting in the hub of Louisville’s rich heritage, the home provides a wide range of care options, consisting of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, memory care, and independent living. The living accommodations are thoughtfully designed with 14 unique floor plans, offering seniors a sense of freedom in their living spaces.
The outdoor spaces at Treyton Oak Towers are a true oasis. From the serene outdoor patio to the turtle garden, the guest rooms for visiting loved ones, and the stunning skyline view deck, residents can savor the beauty of their sunset years. The home is also equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for therapy and rehabilitation, including a well-appointed therapy gym, rehab suites, and an aquatic therapy program. The rooftop greenhouse, chapel, woodworking shop, and other amenities also offer opportunities for residents to pursue their passions, explore their creativity, and nourish their spiritual well-being. Treyton Oak Towers offers a one-of-a-kind service that is worth giving a go.

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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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Assisted Living in Kentucky at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,202The average monthly cost across facilities in Kentucky. 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: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kentucky. 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: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 202 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.