Page 14 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. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Stilley House Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Benton
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 63
Rank #91 / 166
Yes
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 40
Rank #79 / 193
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Madisonville Rest Home
AL
Madisonville
58
Facility 58
KY AVG 63
Rank #87 / 166
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 40
Rank #102 / 193
Semi-Private Rooms-4
The Courtyard
AL
IL
Central City
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 63
Rank #125 / 166
No
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 40
Rank #53 / 193
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StoryPoint Middletown
AL
IL
Middletown
-Yes
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 40
Rank #135 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA--
The Homeplace of Henderson
AL
IL
MC
Henderson
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 63
Rank #127 / 166
Yes
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 40
Rank #189 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed--
StoryPoint Union
AL
IL
Union (Fowler Creek Villas)
-Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 40
Rank #157 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
Southern Kentucky Senior Living
AL
IL
Franklin
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 63
Rank #139 / 166
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 40
Rank #30 / 193
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Kenton Pointe Assisted Living
AL
RC
Maysville
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 63
Rank #136 / 166
No
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 40
Rank #50 / 193
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River’s Bend Retirement Community
AL
NH
SNF
Kuttawa
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 63
Rank #127 / 166
No
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 40
Rank #179 / 193
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The Willows at Hamburg
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 63
Rank #20 / 166
Yes---4

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Overview of Stilley House Assisted Living

Stilley House Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Benton, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 56 beds, Stilley House Assisted Living may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

Chef prepared meals made with fresh ingredients are served in a restaurant setting, giving residents prepared dining within the community. Scheduled transportation covers appointments and errands, so residents can use a community arranged ride for those trips. A peaceful garden offers outdoor space, while the salon and barber support grooming within the community.

Wellness and activities programs provide structured opportunities for exercise and engagement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. A Walk Score of 46 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Brown serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Madisonville Rest Home

Madisonville Rest Home is an assisted living community in Madisonville, KY. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to receive care in a residential setting.

The home has 58 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents may get to know each other. Its 97% occupancy means most beds are filled, so current availability may be limited. Semi-private rooms are available for a resident who is comfortable sharing a room with a companion, and Madisonville Rest Home I operates the community.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting. A resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands. Madisonville Rest Home may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks and prefers a semi-private room.

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The Courtyard

100 West Broad Street, Central City, KY 42330
Overview of The Courtyard

The Courtyard, a 38-bed home in Central City, KY, provides assisted living and independent living. Dressing, bathing, and medication are where assisted living lends a hand, and the private apartment stays the resident’s. Independent living carries the community’s services and adds nothing daily to them.

A building of this size means a resident becomes known to the people working there. Spacious Private Apartments and Fully-Equipped Kitchens are both named amenities, so anyone who wants to cook something has the room for it.

Transportation, a salon, religious services, and activities are each also named on the amenity list. Amy Dukes holds the job of administrator here. The Walk Score is 54, so it’s somewhat walkable, and certain errands can be managed without a car.

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Overview of StoryPoint Middletown

StoryPoint Middletown offers assisted living and independent living in Middletown, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, since a move to a different care setting may not require leaving the community.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them when they move in.

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The Homeplace of Henderson

3104 Green River Rd, Henderson, KY 42420
Overview of The Homeplace of Henderson

Homeplace of Henderson is a distinguished community in Henderson, KY, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With different levels of care, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care for their ever-changing needs around the clock. The community has specially designed and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care options in two distinct locations, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Overview of StoryPoint Union

Focusing on independent living, StoryPoint Union is a retirement community in Union, Kentucky. The community has a three-story setting, featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

With a car-dependent area, the community’s transportation services help residents access errands conveniently. Fitness and recreation programs are also available.

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Overview of Southern Kentucky Senior Living

Southern Kentucky Senior Living offers assisted living and independent living in Franklin, Kentucky. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, giving residents a different level of support within the same setting.

Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without starting over in a new community. Room options include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio gives one resident a single private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

The community has 30 beds. Its smaller size means staff and residents get to know each other. The Assisted Living Apartments program combines apartment style housing with assisted living support, and a Walk Score of 66 means some errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still complete certain errands independently. Teresa McFarlin serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Kenton Pointe Assisted Living

Maysville, KY, is where Kenton Pointe Assisted Living provides assisted living and respite care. Help with the daily activities is what assisted living covers. Travel, rest, or recovery on the usual caregiver’s part is what respite covers.

With 32 beds, staff and residents have room to learn one another. Katherine Dunnavan holds the administrator’s post.

A salon, dining, a courtyard, a fitness center, arts and crafts, and outings are all named amenities. Assistance with daily activities, meals, housekeeping, transportation, laundry, recreational, educational, and spiritual activities is the named program list. Fifty-five is the Walk Score, putting the area inside the somewhat walkable range, so a few errands stay on foot.

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Overview of River’s Bend Retirement Community

Located in Kuttawa, KY, River’s Bend Retirement Community is a nursing home that offers assisted living and skilled nursing. Along with support with daily tasks, the community also provides nursing services. Residents also receive recovery support to help improve functionality. Moreover, respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery.

The community has 36 beds and provides a total of 4 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs.

An on-site beauty salon and barbershop lets residents receive grooming services on-site. Jason Armstong serves as the administrator.

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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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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.