Page 13 of 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Morningside of Bowling Green
AL
RC
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
-No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 40
Rank #102 / 193
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 17
Rank #16 / 50
Village Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bowling Green
-No
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 40
Rank #124 / 193
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 17
Rank #11 / 50
King’s Daughters & Sons Home For Senior Living
AL
Ashland
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 63
Rank #127 / 166
No
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 40
Rank #12 / 193
-
The Bungalows at Mayfield
AL
RC
Mayfield
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 63
Rank #111 / 166
Yes
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 40
Rank #184 / 193
-
Parkside Manor I LLC
AL
Cynthiana
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 63
Rank #95 / 166
No
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 40
Rank #26 / 193
-
Sterling Meadows Assisted Living
AL
Mount Sterling
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 63
Rank #108 / 166
Yes
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 40
Rank #27 / 193
-
Gaither Suites at West Park
AL
RESC
RC
Paducah
40
Facility 40
KY AVG 63
Rank #120 / 166
Yes
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 40
Rank #21 / 193
-
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
-
The Victorian at Riverside
AL
RC
Covington
40
Facility 40
KY AVG 63
Rank #120 / 166
Yes
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 40
Rank #40 / 193
-
Oak Ridge Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
RC
Madisonville
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 63
Rank #135 / 166
No
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 40
Rank #21 / 193
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Overview of Morningside of Bowling Green

Morningside of Bowling Green offers assisted living and respite care in Bowling Green, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space; respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community is in the Eastland Park neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 38 out of 100. Most errands require a car or a ride, and Morningside of Bowling Green may suit a family seeking assisted living or a short term care option for a resident who needs support while a caregiver is temporarily unavailable.

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Overview of Village Manor

Village Manor offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bowling Green, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing residents have licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

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Overview of King’s Daughters & Sons Home for Senior Living

King’s Daughters & Sons Home for Senior Living provides assisted living in Ashland, KY. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment. That combination may suit someone who needs regular support without daily nursing care.

The home has 36 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 76 / 100 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Kings’ Daughters’ & Sons’ Home For Aged Men & Wome operates the home.

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Overview of The Bungalows at Mayfield

Nestled in the neighborhood of Mayfield, KY, The Bungalows at Mayfield is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care services. Here, residents have the discretion to choose from a variety of accommodations with several floor plans depending on their needs. With its trained and supportive team, residents feel purpose and connection in their entire stay. In terms of respite care, it offers a short-term one that can last continuously up to 60 days.

The community is committed to fostering a nurturing and all-inclusive environment wherein residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services. These include daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, personal laundry and linen service, individualized care plans, etc. True to its goals and objectives, The Bungalows at Mayfield assures a senior living worth remembering.

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Overview of Parkside Manor I

Parkside Manor I in Cynthiana, Kentucky, provides assisted living care tailored for seniors who need extra support with daily routines like medication management, bathing, and dressing. Housing 51 beds, the setting allows staff members to form close connections with each resident.

Rehabilitation services are offered right on site, featuring both occupational and physical therapy programs. Residents can arrange trips into town through the community’s dedicated transportation service, though the neighborhood carries a 68 walk score. This rating means the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, allowing residents to complete certain basic errands on foot.

Interested representatives are welcome to reach out to Parkside Manor I to discuss current room availability or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Sterling Meadows Assisted Living

What Sterling Meadows Assisted Living does in Mount Sterling, KY, is assisted living. Residents get support with medication management, bathing, and dressing. Forty-three beds make this a small building, and that is what somebody choosing it is choosing.

A salon, a courtyard, outdoor seating, and transportation are all named amenities, and the wide-ranging activities program is named too. Rehabilitation Services are on the service list, and an animal is welcome to move in.

Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 67, which is somewhat walkable, so a portion of errands need no car. Susan Abercrombie administers the community.

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Overview of Gaither Suites at West Park

Gaither Suites at West Park offers assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Paducah, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, and respite care offers a short term stay for someone who needs temporary support. With 40 beds, the community may suit a resident who needs daily assistance or a family caregiver who needs a short term care arrangement.

Room options include studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom unit can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants to share with a companion. Wheelchair accessibility helps residents who use mobility devices navigate the setting more easily.

Restaurant style dining includes fresh, never frozen meals customized to individual dietary requirements, so meals are prepared around each resident’s documented dietary needs. Social, cultural, and spiritual programs offer different ways to stay engaged, while wellness programs and rehabilitation services provide structured opportunities for activity and recovery. Residents can also use the beauty and barber shop, library, exercise rooms, and landscaped grounds with walking trails.

Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments. Residents can use community transportation for those visits. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. With a Walk Score of 70, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Jennifer Gish serves as the administrator.

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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.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington

Overview of The Victorian at Riverside

The Victorian at Riverside offers assisted living and respite care in Covington, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain daily routines. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support.

The community has 40 beds, giving families a clear indication of its available residential capacity. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and William Konop serves as administrator.

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Overview of Oak Ridge Retirement Center

Oak Ridge Retirement Center in Madisonville, Kentucky, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations, whereas assisted living assists with personal daily routines. Memory care provides a secured environment with continuous supervision, and respite care offers temporary stays when home caregivers need time off.

Administrator Mary Lyn Troop oversees this 33-bed community. Daily amenities include restaurant-style dining, an on-site salon, fitness activities, and planned social programs. Residents benefit from a 70 walk score location that allows some errands on foot, alongside staff assistance with local transportation.

Families considering progressive care options or temporary respite stays can reach out to Oak Ridge Retirement Center to review current openings or schedule a tour.

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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.