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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
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 TableAL (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.
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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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
Overview of Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2
Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2 provides assisted living in Lexington, KY. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents remain in a residential setting, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs this support in a smaller setting.
The community has 16 beds. Its size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes single and double rooms, with a double room suited to someone who wants to share living space with a companion. Cabinet For Health And Family Services operates the community.
Ivy Knoll provides assisted living, adult day care, independent living and respite care in Covington, KY. The community has 45 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other.
Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Adult day care provides daytime care, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With these care types available, Ivy Knoll may be a good fit for families whose support needs range from private living and daily assistance to daytime or short-term care.
Ivy Knoll has a Walk Score of 42, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Northern Kentucky Assisted Living operates Ivy Knoll, and Jessica Armstrong serves as director.
Overview of Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living – Frankfort
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.
Overview of StoryPoint Louisville South (ponder Creek Estates)
Set in the historic city of Louisville, Kentucky, StoryPoint Louisville South (Ponder Creek Estates) is an award winning independent living community that offers a vibrant setting for seniors who wish to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Residents here are free to do what they want with most of the daily chores taken care of. The community guarantees each resident a comfortable residence with its wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.
There’s never a scarcity of fun things to do with a packed calendar of social and recreational activities, as well as an array of exercise, fitness and wellness programs for maintaining residents’ well-being. Residents never skip out on delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team in collaboration with a registered dietician. Plenty of convenient amenities, such as a library, salon, activity room, and spacious lounge, are offered to make residents’ lives more comfortable and convenient.
There are three items on the list of care types at The Summit of Edgewood in Edgewood, KY, and they are assisted living, respite care, and memory care. For a resident at risk of wandering, memory care is the level where the setting is secured, and staff supervise inside it. Assisted living is the daily help. Respite is the short stay booked around a date the usual caregiver cannot move.
Fifty-two beds is a count low enough that residents and staff are not strangers for long. Starting prices are $4,995 a month.
A fitness center, a salon, a courtyard, a garden, a chapel, and Religious Services are all listed, and an animal can come with a resident. Car-dependent is the category that the Walk Score of 44 places the setting in, so most errands need a ride. The Place fits a resident who needs daily help now and may need supervision later, because both levels are here.
Highgrove at Tates Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lexington, KY. Independent living provides private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.
The community has 89 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. Independent living starts at $2,975, assisted living at $3,950, and memory care at $7,949. The separate rates reflect the selected care level, with memory care including a secured, supervised setting. Having all three primary care levels in one community may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community.
Residents have access to a fitness center, beauty salon, theater, library, chapel, and club room, creating places for exercise, personal care, entertainment, reading, worship, and group activities. The sky terrace and patio with a fire pit offer designated outdoor areas, while scheduled transportation supports participation in outings and activities. Dining is served in the bistro, pub, and dining room, and programs include social, educational, and recreational activities along with a short term memory care program. Stephanie Edwards serves as the administrator.
Rose Anna Hughes Home sits in the Buechel neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, offering personal care and respite care out of a two-story building. Studio apartments run about 300 square feet, and residents can choose a private or semi-private layout. The area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 60, so some errands work on foot while others still call for a car.
Personal care covers the basics that add up: help with daily activities, medication reminders, medication administration, and nursing support. Respite care sits alongside that, giving primary caregivers a real break when they need one. The stated goal here is independence, with staff support built in rather than handed off entirely.
Community life leans social; there are cooking classes, reading circles, and group singing to give residents a reason to show up and talk to each other, not just pass in a hallway. Pricing runs on one all-inclusive monthly rate, so meals, activities, and core services come bundled instead of itemized.
Coverage options run wide too; Rose Anna Hughes Home takes applications through several Kentucky programs. That list includes the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, the Kentucky Homecare Program, the Hart-Supported Living Program, and the Medicare Savings Program. National family caregiver support and VA benefits for eligible veterans round out the options.
Rose Anna Hughes Home is a fit for two kinds of families. There are those looking for steady personal care in a small, bundled setting, and those who just need a respite stay while a caregiver catches their breath. The mix of hands-on support and built-in social programming gives both groups something concrete to work with.
Sparks Nursing Center offers nursing home and assisted living care in Central City, KY. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing and daily assistance, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Having both options may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The center has 88 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who want a room alone or prefer to share with another resident. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities, while the salon, pool, monthly resident council, and weekly church services provide grooming, recreation, resident participation, and worship on site.
Waynesburg Manor provides assisted living in Waynesburg, KY, in the Hustonville neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in private or shared rooms.
The community has 28 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide individual living space, while shared rooms suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Carroll Management Group operates Waynesburg Manor.
With a whopping six decades of excellent service under their belt, St. Charles Community offers an expert independent living home experience that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. Understanding that each resident deserves the life of leisure in their golden years, the dedicated and compassionate team of St. Charles provides conscientious and compassionate assistance with daily living activities, so you can maximize each day according to your interests, goals, and preferences.
Housekeeping, chores, cooking, and medical management needs are all taken care of, establishing a worry-free environment for senior independent living that’s both relaxing and exciting, depending on what you feel like for the day. Lodging amenities are warm and cozy, with a continental breakfast served to you in your apartment, for that extra touch of home. If you feel like forging new relationships, socialization is made comfortable through scheduled events, outings, and for some soul soothing, daily Chapel services are also available.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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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.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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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: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.
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.
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