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Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 198 assisted living communities in Kentucky using Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KY
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Jun 2026
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198 homes
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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: 41/ 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Sunrise of Louisville
AL
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 82
Rank #120 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #329 / 423
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 9
Rank #3 / 149
A-
Brookdale Murray
AL
Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 82
Rank #158 / 341
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #176 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 9
Rank #2 / 149
A+
Harmony at Tucker Station
AL
IL
MC
Louisville
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 41
Rank #200 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 9
Rank #49 / 149
-
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 82
Rank #40 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 9
Rank #51 / 149
-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL
IL
MC
NC
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 82
Rank #189 / 341
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 41
Rank #42 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 9
Rank #15 / 149
A+
Brookdale Stonestreet
AL
NH
Louisville (Prairie Village)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
A+
Sayre Christian Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
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 9
Rank #53 / 149
-
The Grand Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Louisville (Civic Way)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 82
Rank #153 / 341
No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 9
Rank #48 / 149
A+
Morning Pointe of Russell
AL
MC
Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 82
Rank #194 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 9
Rank #25 / 149
-
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
AL
IL
NH
RC
Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 82
Rank #70 / 341
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #176 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 9
Rank #26 / 149
A+
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 82
Rank #31 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 9
Rank #12 / 149
A+
Forest Hills Commons
AL
MC
RC
Louisville
119
Facility 119
KY AVG 82
Rank #60 / 341
No
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 41
Rank #40 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
-
The Willows at Springhurst
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 82
Rank #218 / 341
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #261 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 9
Rank #52 / 149
A+
Arcadian Cove Senior Living
AL
RC
Richmond
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 82
Rank #264 / 341
No
0
Facility 0
KY AVG 41
Rank #407 / 423
1 Bed
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 9
Rank #34 / 149
A+
Carrollton Manor
AL
Carrollton
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 82
Rank #304 / 341
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
Private / Shared Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 9
Rank #7 / 149
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Wesley Manor

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219
Overview of Wesley Manor

Wesley Manor is a 107-bed skilled nursing and home care facility at 5012 East Manslick Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40219, serving Jefferson County residents since 1958. The facility is operated by Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc., a voluntary non-profit community governed by the church, with Taerrius Dickerson as Care Services Administrator and Mark Stephens as owner. License Number 100230 expires March 31, 2026. Wesley Manor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Recent inspection activity shows operational vulnerabilities. A July 2025 standard survey by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Office of Inspector General identified deficiencies in resident grievance handling (six residents reported missing or lost items to staff without follow-up or recovery), wound care compliance (nursing staff applied incorrect dressing type despite clear physician orders, requiring multiple attempts to remove the wound covering), and infection control (staff failed to don gloves when administering eye drops to residents and skipped hand hygiene between glove changes during wound care). All deficiencies were classified as minimal harm affecting few residents. A prior February 2022 inspection had found similar patterns: medication management without documented assessment, dented canned foods stored alongside intact items in the satellite kitchen, incomplete refrigerator temperature logs, inappropriate mask use during resident care, bare-hand handling of medications, and improper personal protective equipment disposal. An April 2025 abbreviated survey found zero deficiencies, suggesting the facility made corrections, though the July 2025 findings indicate recurring gaps in infection control and care protocol execution. Since 2019, Wesley Manor has accumulated 6 total citations (ranked 26th of 172 Kentucky facilities), averaging 3 per inspection.

Staffing is above state average in CNA hours but below average in LPN coverage. Registered nurses provide 49 minutes daily per resident (7% above Kentucky average). Licensed Practical Nurses average 32 minutes per resident; 35 percent below the state average of 49 minutes. Certified Nursing Assistants provide 2 hours 38 minutes daily (8% above state average). Total nursing care reaches 3 hours 36 minutes per resident per day, ranking 48th of 170 Kentucky facilities. Weekend staffing totals 3 hours 13 minutes per resident (8% below state average), with weekend RN hours at 26 minutes (16% below state average), indicating reduced clinical oversight when administrative staff are absent. Physical therapy averages 2 minutes per day (50% below state average).

CMS ratings are strong: 4 stars overall (43.4% above Kentucky average), 4 stars for health inspections (36.1% above state average), 4 stars for staffing (63.9% above state average), and 3 stars for quality measures (37.9% above state average). Occupancy stands at 83 percent (88 of 107 beds), similar to the Kentucky average of 81.3 percent. The facility is oriented toward long-term care, with average stay at 1,032 days. Payer mix is 17 percent Medicare (1-2 month typical stay), 41 percent Medicaid (1-2 year typical stay), and 42 percent private pay (2-3 year typical stay).

Quality outcomes show strength in hospital prevention and weakness in functional decline. Long-stay hospitalizations: 1.38 per 1,000 days (26% better than Kentucky average). Emergency department visits: 1.75 per 1,000 days (20% better than state average). Falls with major injury: 2.9 percent (24% better than state). High-risk residents with pressure ulcers: 4.0 percent (30% better than state). However, 26.4 percent of long-stay residents experienced increased need for help with daily activities (57% worse than Kentucky average of 16.8%), and 23.4 percent show worsening walking ability (19% worse than state average of 19.6%). Short-stay successful return to community: 30.9 percent (39% worse than Kentucky average of 50.6%).

Financially, Wesley Manor operates on $12.1 million annual revenue (ranked 66th of 173 Kentucky facilities), with $7.3 million in payroll representing 60.5 percent of revenue (ranked 10th statewide), indicating substantial staffing investment. The facility generated a $195,300 surplus and 1.7 percent profit margin.

The building is single-story with pets allowed, transportation services, fitness and recreation, and therapy services including memory care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home care, physical therapy, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy. Walk Score is 2 (car-dependent, 14.6 miles from Louisville city center). BBB rating is A+ (Accredited).

Families considering Wesley Manor should ask about corrections following the July 2025 inspection findings before enrollment.

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Overview of Frasure’s Personal Care Home, INC

Live without worries at Frasure’s Personal Care Home Inc., an outstanding community in Ashland, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team helping with their unique needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With plenty of recreational activities and wellness opportunities, residents can spend their days as they please. Residents also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Colonial House of Shepherdsville

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Colonial House of Shepherdsville, a distinct community in Shepherdsville, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Committed to residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides exceptional care for their unique needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

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, accompanied by its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

Dominion of Frankfort is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community with respite care. The community provides a safe environment for everyone. The home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. Dominion of Frankfort prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect.

Driven by comfort, safety, and innovation, management makes it a point that the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of every senior are satisfied– from life enrichment activities to personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 nurse staff, Dominion ensures that services are maintained with value to seniors and their families.

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Overview of Regency Manor LLC

Find the care you need at Regency Manor LLC, an idyllic retreat in Independence, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a kind and highly skilled team assists with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, and provides beautifully furnished and secure living spaces, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Colonial Hall Manor

Experience a worry-free retirement at Colonial Hall Manor, a distinguished community located in the serene neighborhood of Shelbyville, KY, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s extensive amenities and exceptional services, alongside a nurturing and friendly environment, create the perfect setting for residents to live beyond their potential in their golden years.

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Overview of Madisonville Rest Home

Make every moment count at Madisonville Rest Home, an idyllic retreat in Madisonville, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Alongside cozy and purposely built accommodations, housekeeping, linens, and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities around the clock.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs is also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Taylor Manor

Taylor Manor is a nursing home in Versailles, KY, that offers a wide range of care options, including personal care, intermediate care, nursing care, and respite care. Here, older adults are treated like family, accompanied by a nurturing and home-like environment. Exceptional services, including therapy services, nutritious meals, and 24-hour care, are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. With its faith-based approach, the community continuously promotes connections and holistic wellness.

Crafting, tai chi, and music help residents explore new interests and make friends. A barber and a beauty shop, as well as private and semi-private rooms, are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Surrounded by green spaces in the residential area of Versailles, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in Kentucky, this nursing home ensures older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of The Neighborhood at Paducah

Situated in the heart of Elmdale Road Paducah, KY, the Neighborhood at Paducah is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family which is a very notable culture. Luxurious accommodations with various floor plans are tailored to the immediate needs of its residents. With its trained and engaging team, the community offers a supportive atmosphere for stress relief and continuing relaxation. As for its memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood provides a caring and secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can choose among a wide range of options including individualized care plans, medication management, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, and many more. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an extraordinary living experience with the Neighborhood at Paducah.

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Overview of Valley Haven Rest Home

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Valley Haven Rest Home, a blissful retreat in Sanders, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and nurturing environment, the community strives to provide the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as housekeeping, laundry, and linens are taken care of.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management is also provided for residents’ comfort. The community is ideal for those looking for a wide range of care and extensive amenities, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 198 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.