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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Westport Place Health Campus | AL NH RC SNF | Louisville | 22
Facility
22
KY AVG
82
Rank
#325 / 341 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
KY AVG
41
Rank
#183 / 423 | Studio | - | - | 3 |
| The Springs at Stony Brook | AL ADC IL MC NH SNF | Louisville | 106
Facility
106
KY AVG
82
Rank
#79 / 341 | No |
28
Facility
28
KY AVG
41
Rank
#292 / 423 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
KY AVG
8
Rank
#46 / 160 | - | 3 |
| Sansbury Care Center | AL HOS NH SNF | Saint Catharine | 59
Facility
59
KY AVG
82
Rank
#240 / 341 | No |
5
Facility
5
KY AVG
41
Rank
#395 / 423 | - | - | - | - |
| Breckinridge Place | AL IL NH RC SNF | Morganfield | 32
Facility
32
KY AVG
82
Rank
#304 / 341 | No |
53
Facility
53
KY AVG
41
Rank
#140 / 423 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas | AL IL NH RC SNF | 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
8
Rank
#26 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Pennyrile Home Inc. | AL | Hopkinsville (Noel Avenue) | 94
Facility
94
KY AVG
82
Rank
#120 / 341 | No |
53
Facility
53
KY AVG
41
Rank
#140 / 423 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | A+ | 3 |
| Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green | AL IL RC | Bowling Green | 137
Facility
137
KY AVG
82
Rank
#31 / 341 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
KY AVG
41
Rank
#224 / 423 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37
Facility
37
KY AVG
8
Rank
#12 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Vitality Living St. Matthews | AL IL MC NH | 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
8
Rank
#15 / 160 | A+ | - |
| The Willows at Fritz Farm | AL NH SNF | Lexington (Pickway Korner) | 30
Facility
30
KY AVG
82
Rank
#310 / 341 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
KY AVG
41
Rank
#58 / 423 | Studio | - | - | 5 |
| Vitality Living Springdale | AL IL MC | Louisville | 90
Facility
90
KY AVG
82
Rank
#135 / 341 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
KY AVG
41
Rank
#315 / 423 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - |
| The Willows at Citation | AL MC NH SNF | Lexington (Griffin Gate) | 19
Facility
19
KY AVG
82
Rank
#331 / 341 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
KY AVG
41
Rank
#382 / 423 | Studio | - | - | 3 |
| 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
8
Rank
#41 / 160 | - | - |
| 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
8
Rank
#2 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Christian Health Center of Bowling Green | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bowling Green | 45
Facility
45
KY AVG
82
Rank
#269 / 341 | No |
28
Facility
28
KY AVG
41
Rank
#292 / 423 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| The Grand Senior Living | AL IL MC | Louisville (Civic Way) | 84
Facility
84
KY AVG
82
Rank
#153 / 341 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
KY AVG
41
Rank
#88 / 423 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
8
Rank
#48 / 160 | A+ | - |
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer‘s Center of Excellence, Frankfort
The sister home of the Morning Pointe community, The Lantern at Morning Pointe 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.
Discover a nurturing retirement environment at Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living – Frankfort, a remarkable senior living community in Frankfort, KY, offering excellent assisted living services. The community features a compassionate and reliable care team available 24 hours a day to support residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and more. Offering an intimate environment consisting of 19 excellently designed private rooms, the community allows for tight-knit connections and easier provision of care to residents.
Residents are free to indulge in fun and engaging activities without worrying about their daily chores, thanks to the community’s reliable housekeeping and maintenance team. Three nutritious home cooked meals are served family-style in the cozy dining room that fosters meaningful conversations and bonding over mealtimes. The community is also secured with emergency response systems, intercoms, and security cameras installed throughout the community, giving residents utmost peace of mind.
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.
Experience a better quality of life with Vitality Living Stony Brook, an outstanding community in Louisville, KY, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents do not have to worry about their household responsibilities, with the community helping with housekeeping and laundry.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without the busy work, ensuring a worry-free retirement.
Emerald Trace is a newly established 74-bed nursing home owned by Kenton Housing in Elsmere, Kentucky, located on Turkeyfoot Road in a moderately walkable area that scores 69. It takes Medicare and private pay, making it accessible to families with different coverage arrangements.
The facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation and recovery, averaging a stay duration of 34 days, demonstrating its focus on helping occupants rebuild strength and independence before returning home. The community offers rehabilitation services and outpatient therapy support alongside personal care, making it suitable for people convalescing from surgery, illness, or hospitalization. Nursing staffing provides substantial daily care. Residents average 6 hours 38 minutes of total nursing care each day, anchored by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, and other licensed nursing staff. This level of hands-on support creates the groundwork for the active rehabilitation work the facility accentuates. At 93 percent occupancy, Emerald Trace has solid community engagement while preserving room for new admissions. The relatively new operation implies it brings current clinical practices and building systems to its care model, paired with the hands-on focus that short-term rehabilitation demands.
Peacefully settled in Danville, KY, Morning Pointe of Danville Assisted Living is a serene senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living services. Residents get just the right amount of care with personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs. With 24-hour nursing care, residents find comfort in knowing that assistance and support is easily available.
Most of the chores are handled with housekeeping and laundry services being provided to residents, complemented with care services like personal grooming assistance, medication assistance, escorting to meals and events, and incontinence management. With a culinary team that prepares specially curated meals, residents enjoy a sumptuous dining experience without the hassles of cooking. Regularly planned activities and specialized programming ensures residents stay active, engaged, and productive, fostering a vibrant living experience.
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.
Cherish every moment of your best years at Sparks Nursing Center, a dedicated community in Central City, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. The community hasbeautiful and secure accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team also provides top-notch care for their daily living activities and unique needs around the clock.
Promoting engagement and an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. To avoid confusion and foster familiarity, mealtimes are scheduled accordingly with delightful and well-balanced dining options served to meet residents’ dietary needs. The community is a good option for those looking to enjoy the best of their golden years beyond memory loss, accompanied by its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.
Fern Terrace of Owensboro is a 36-bed personal care home located at 1415 West 1st Street in Owensboro, Kentucky. Operated by Davco Homes, Inc., the facility serves Daviess County under Kentucky license number 101412 and maintains an active status through June 30, 2026.
As a licensed personal care home rather than a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility (SNF), Fern Terrace operates under a state regulatory framework and does not carry a CMS star rating. Licensure and inspections are overseen by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; based on current focused filings, the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Uniquely for this facility type, the community accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, providing a vital access point for residents who may otherwise face financial barriers to long-term care.
The facility provides a coordinated range of services including personal care, memory care, and respite stays. Staffing is provided 24 hours a day to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. Specialized clinical oversight is a hallmark of this community, with a staff physician and psychiatrist available on-site to conduct monthly assessments and manage individualized care plans. Medication administration is handled by trained staff to ensure adherence and safety for all residents.
Residents live in private or semi-private rooms that can be personalized with their own furnishings and décor. The comprehensive on-site clinical suite includes dental, optical, and podiatry services, allowing residents to receive routine health maintenance without the need for off-campus travel. Dining services feature three nutritional meals served daily in a communal setting, while all-inclusive services cover housekeeping, personal laundry, and cable TV hookups. A dedicated Activity Director coordinates daily social, educational, and spiritual programming, including monthly birthday parties and organized day trips. Additionally, scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping trips, family visits, and religious services.
Those seeking a smaller, clinically-integrated residential setting with broad financial acceptance and on-site specialty medical services may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should contact the administration directly to discuss current unit pricing, which typically starts around $1,470 per month, and verify Medicaid waiver eligibility before scheduling an in-person tour.
Parkside Manor I operates as a 51-bed personal care home at 317 Oddville Avenue, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky. The property is located at the city center, designated as moderately walkable (Walk Score 68), ranking 61st of 423 Kentucky nursing homes by neighborhood walkability and 256th of 341 by bed count. Licensure is state-level through the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living, not federally certified.
As a state-regulated personal care home, the facility is exempt from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) inspection system and does not carry a national CMS rating. Kentucky administrative oversight records show no active fines, penalties, or license restrictions, confirming adherence to state housing and safety standards.
Daily operations maintain 24-hour staffing to coordinate personal care, dementia support, and behavioral monitoring for residents with cognitive impairment. The on-site clinical and support team includes staff qualified in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and skilled nursing care. Staff provide assistance with activities of daily living and track resident health status.
Parkside Manor is organized to serve older adults with significant dementia, behavioral care needs, or personal care assistance requirements in a smaller, moderately walkable community context. Rehabilitation services, hospice partnership, respite care, and dietary planning conducted by professional dietitians support the care model. The residential design accommodates 51 individuals in a mid-sized setting appropriate for those requiring consistent physical prompts and daily assistance.
Transportation coordination facilitates medical appointments and community access.
The facility does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid federal reimbursement programs. State-level regulation, rather than federal certification, governs operations. No publicly available data regarding occupancy, quality measures, or pricing are accessible through federal reporting systems for this category of provider.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 192 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.


















