Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Kentucky is a southeastern state surrounded by the Ohio River in the north and the Appalachian Mountains in the east. Known for its picturesque setting, the city provides its residents with a low cost of living, and robust transportation infrastructure, including several major highways and a network of regional airports, ensuring easy entry and exit from the state. Kentucky also offers fun recreation with its thriving sports scene, stunning natural sceneries, and deeply ingrained horse riding culture. Plenty of assisted living communities are also found in the state, offering seniors the care and amenities they need to continue living vibrantly.

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Compare Assisted Living around Kentucky
Sunrise of Louisville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Louisville
94
Yes
A-
21
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Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
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Preston Greens Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Lexington
100
Yes
B+
26
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Dominion Senior Living of Richmond
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Richmond
84
Yes
-
25
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Studio / 1 Bed
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Brookdale Murray
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Murray
83
Yes
A+
48
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Vitality Living Springdale
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Louisville
70
Yes
A+
25
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Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Harmony at Tucker Station
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Louisville
64
Yes
A+
44
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Inspirations of Florence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Florence
85
Yes
-
67
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Morning Pointe of Lexington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Lexington-Fayette
80
Yes
-
51
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Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
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Morning Pointe of Lexington East
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Lexington
73
Yes
-
21
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Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brookdale Stonestreet
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Louisville
60
Yes
A+
7
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Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
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Morning Pointe of Danville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Danville
60
Yes
-
23
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Louisville
70
Yes
A+
72
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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StoryPoint Prospect
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Prospect
65
Yes
A-
46
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Charter Senior Living of Hopkinsville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Hopkinsville
56
No
A+
42
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Celebration Villa of Summit Hills
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Crestview Hills
63
Yes
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11
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Ideally situated in the harmonious setting of Lexington, KY, Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 1 is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs with a kind and highly skilled team available 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 make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Transfer assistance is also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option.

Overview of Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 1

Ideally situated in the harmonious setting of Lexington, KY, Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 1 is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs with a kind and highly skilled team available 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 make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Transfer assistance is also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Single / Double Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Assisted Living
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Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2, is an outstanding community in Lexington, KY, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs. A hassle-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, as housekeeping and laundry are taken care of.

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, especially with its top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

Overview of Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2

Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2, is an outstanding community in Lexington, KY, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs. A hassle-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, as housekeeping and laundry are taken care of.

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, especially with its top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Single / Double Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living
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Mayfair Village Retirement Community is a classic senior living community in Lexington, Kentucky, offering independent living and personal care. The community features a variety of spacious floor plans designed with residents’ diverse needs and comfort in mind. At Mayfair Village, residents enjoy the highlights of living independently without the hassles and worries of home ownership, along with 24-hour support from the community’s team of compassionate professionals.

With a brimming social calendar, programs for wellness and fitness, chef-prepared meals, personalized transportation, and an overall engaging atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to live a fulfilled and worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides excellent amenities aimed at keeping residents’ lives easy and comfortable, including housekeeping, laundry service, apartment maintenance, and round-the-clock surveillance, along with an all-inclusive pricing structure.

Overview of Mayfair Village Retirement Community

Mayfair Village Retirement Community is a classic senior living community in Lexington, Kentucky, offering independent living and personal care. The community features a variety of spacious floor plans designed with residents’ diverse needs and comfort in mind. At Mayfair Village, residents enjoy the highlights of living independently without the hassles and worries of home ownership, along with 24-hour support from the community’s team of compassionate professionals.

With a brimming social calendar, programs for wellness and fitness, chef-prepared meals, personalized transportation, and an overall engaging atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to live a fulfilled and worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides excellent amenities aimed at keeping residents’ lives easy and comfortable, including housekeeping, laundry service, apartment maintenance, and round-the-clock surveillance, along with an all-inclusive pricing structure.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Assisted Living Independent Living

Have a blissful retirement at Hamilton’s Personal Care Home, a distinguished community in Ashland, KY, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a well-thought-out slate of engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy dining options are served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a good option for those needing assistance in their golden years, especially with its top-notch services and extensive amenities.

Overview of Hamilton’s Personal Care Home

Have a blissful retirement at Hamilton’s Personal Care Home, a distinguished community in Ashland, KY, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a well-thought-out slate of engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy dining options are served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a good option for those needing assistance in their golden years, especially with its top-notch services and extensive amenities.

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Assisted Living Memory Care
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Make the most of your best years at Oaks Personal Care Home, a distinguished community in Lewisport, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. With cozy and specially designed accommodations, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive exceptional care around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully furnished accommodations and dedicated care ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

Overview of Oaks Personal Care Home

Make the most of your best years at Oaks Personal Care Home, a distinguished community in Lewisport, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. With cozy and specially designed accommodations, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive exceptional care around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully furnished accommodations and dedicated care ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms

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Assisted Living
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Treat yourself to a retirement life like no other at StoryPoint Union in Union, KY, a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living and enhanced living services. Residents comfortably settle into beautifully furnished apartments, with a selection of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. The community handles the tedious tasks and chores, so residents have the freedom to continue their passions, make new friends, and participate in engaging activities.

Residents enjoy a high-spirited lifestyle with daily programs, engaging activities and events, and resort-style amenities such as a media room, massage room, salon, library, activity room, a cafe, and much more. The community serves tasty, chef-prepared meals to provide residents with an excellent dining experience that fosters bonding over meals while giving residents the nourishment they need. With compassionate care, friendly neighbors, and thrilling activities, StoryPoint Union makes an ideal place to live a full, connected retirement life.

Overview of StoryPoint Union

Treat yourself to a retirement life like no other at StoryPoint Union in Union, KY, a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living and enhanced living services. Residents comfortably settle into beautifully furnished apartments, with a selection of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. The community handles the tedious tasks and chores, so residents have the freedom to continue their passions, make new friends, and participate in engaging activities.

Residents enjoy a high-spirited lifestyle with daily programs, engaging activities and events, and resort-style amenities such as a media room, massage room, salon, library, activity room, a cafe, and much more. The community serves tasty, chef-prepared meals to provide residents with an excellent dining experience that fosters bonding over meals while giving residents the nourishment they need. With compassionate care, friendly neighbors, and thrilling activities, StoryPoint Union makes an ideal place to live a full, connected retirement life.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Independent Living Assisted Living
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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:

  • Walkability and local accessibility
  • Estimated property value
  • Pricing information

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

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Check out our virtual tours

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Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

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Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews