Page 17 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Germantown)
-Yes
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 40
Rank #1 / 193
-
Magnolia Springs Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington (Masterson Station)
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 63
Rank #146 / 166
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morning Pointe of Danville Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Danville
-Yes
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 40
Rank #147 / 193
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Knoll A Caring Senior Community
AL
ADC
IL
RC
Covington
-Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 40
Rank #157 / 193
Suite
Cumberland Manor Rest Home Inc
AL
Parkers Lake
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 63
Rank #99 / 166
No-Private / Shared Rooms
Maplebrook Village Owensboro Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Owensboro
-No
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 40
Rank #83 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Valley Haven Rest Home
AL
MC
Sanders
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 63
Rank #103 / 166
No-1 Bed
Calumet Trace Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Trace Owensboro
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 63
Rank #106 / 166
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 40
Rank #179 / 193
-
Twinbrook Hotel Apartments
AL
Louisville
-No
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 40
Rank #8 / 193
-
Rosedale Rest Home
AL
RESC
Owensboro
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 63
Rank #96 / 166
No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 40
Rank #59 / 193
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Overview of Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville

Live a worry-free retirement at Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville, a distinguished community in Louisville, KY, offering assisted living. A respectful and well-trained team provides exceptional care for residents’ unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also has licensed nurses around the clock who oversee residents’ healthcare needs.

Residents have fun with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating residents’ special diets, delicious and well-balanced meals are served according to their dietary needs and preferences. With its top-notch services and dedicated care, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Rosedale Rest Home

Experience the charm and warmth of Rosedale Rest Home in Owensboro, KY, offering independent living services. This esteemed senior living community is committed to providing personalized care and support catering to the immediate needs and interests of its residents. Moreover, the community offers carefully planned accommodations that suit comfort and individuality.

The community is conveniently located in nearby places such as hospitals, drugstores, shopping, markets, and banks for the benefit of its residents. Indulge in delightful and nutritious meals to satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. Explore its beautifully created spaces and meet new companions along the way. Attend various social activities and community events to boost engagement. With Rosedale Rest Home, seniors are guaranteed a secure and wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Calumet Trace Senior Living

Situated in Owensboro, KY, Calumet Trace Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Residents also have access to rehabilitation and nursing services, ensuring they receive higher levels of care. Moreover, respite services can accommodate those seeking short-term stays, particularly older adults whose primary caregiver needs time to rest. With a secure and supervised setting, the community also welcomes those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Administered by Wanda Palumbo, the community has 44 beds. Monthly prices start at $3,195 for independent living, $4,395 for assisted living, $5,895 for semi-private memory care, and $7,595 for private memory care, with the two memory care rates reflecting different room arrangements.

Housekeeping, laundry, and three meals are provided to help with household tasks. Moreover, scheduled transportation gives residents an organized way to travel for planned needs. Pets are also allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a small animal companion.

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Overview of Cumberland Manor Rest Home

Cumberland Manor Rest Home is an assisted living community in Parkers Lake, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or shared room.

The community has 49 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private rooms offer individual living space, while shared rooms suit someone who prefers living with a companion. Cumberland Manor Rest Home is operated by Cumberland Manor Rest Home I.

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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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Overview of Morning Pointe of Danville Assisted Living

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.

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Overview of Twinbrook Hotel Apartments

Twinbrook Hotel Apartments Senior is a premier senior living community nestled in the heart of Louisville. With its luxurious and comfortable accommodations, this elegant establishment offers an ideal living environment for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle. The spacious and beautifully designed apartments are equipped with modern amenities and tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults. Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living area, and a private bathroom, providing residents with a sense of privacy and autonomy. Additionally, the community offers a wide range of on-site services and amenities, including a fitness center, a communal dining area, and beautifully landscaped gardens where residents can relax and socialize.

 

At Twinbrook Hotel Apartments Senior, residents can enjoy a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle. The community fosters a warm and inclusive environment, promoting a strong sense of community and social interaction. The dedicated staff is available 24/7 to provide assistance and support whenever needed, ensuring the well-being and safety of every resident. With a variety of recreational activities, including group outings, educational programs, and wellness classes, residents have ample opportunities to pursue their interests and stay active. Twinbrook Hotel Apartments Senior offers a haven of comfort and companionship, providing seniors with a fulfilling living experience in a beautiful and welcoming setting.

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Overview of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community opened in 1906, which makes it one of the longest-running senior care facilities in Louisville. It sits at 936 Barret Ave in the Germantown neighborhood, a genuinely walkable area with a Walk Score of 85. Kindred Hospital Louisville is 0.28 miles out. The facility covers a wide range of care: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice, and respite, all within one address.

The program structure is organized into four named tracks: Personal Care & Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, Transitional Care, and Support Services. Rehabilitation services, personal care, hospice, and respite care are available on-site. Mrs. Mary Ann Bond serves as Director of Social Services.

Day-to-day life includes seasonal menus in the dining program, a hair salon, on-site pharmacy services, and housekeeping and laundry. The combination of care levels means residents can move through independent or assisted living, into memory care or transitional care, and ultimately into hospice support without relocating.

The Altenheim is a state-licensed facility and is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. For a community with this breadth of care and more than a century of operating history in a walkable Louisville neighborhood, the picture that emerges is a long-tenured, multi-level community oriented toward aging in place rather than short-stay rehabilitation.

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Overview of Ivy Knoll a Caring Senior Community

It can be difficult to imagine calling anywhere but your actual house, a home. But at Ivy Knoll, the grass is truly greener on this side of independent senior living. Settle into a classy and cozy living arrangement with enough space for you to feel comfortable and secure, as you no longer need to worry about daily living activities such as housekeeping, laundry, meals, and medical assistance. Everything you’d need taken care of, is handled expertly by a compassionate staff of professionals.

Though the comfort of your room may compel you to stay in for the most part, once you step into the community you’re treated to daily activities organized by Ivy Knoll to ensure that your independent living program balances comfort with engaging activities geared toward your holistic well-being. Stimulate the mind at their serene library, work up a sweat at the fully-equipped exercise room, or find peace and serenity at the nondenominational chapel; however you’d like your retirement paradise to flow, is totally up to you.

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Overview of Bluegrass Senior Living

Nurturing a spirit of independence while alleviating the burdens of household responsibilities, Bluegrass Senior Living stands as a beacon of support for its residents in Somerset, Kentucky. This vibrant community offers a haven of personal care, secure memory services, and convenient short-stay options, all nestled within a landscape rich in tradition and values, shaping the cornerstone of Kentucky families. As the inaugural community of a visionary series, Blue Skies Senior Living embodies a commitment to redefining senior living experiences across the state, drawing inspiration from time-honored traditions and cherished values ingrained within the heart of the community.

Bluegrass Senior Living is where support meets independence, setting the stage for a fulfilling future amid a community committed to collective care. This community is passionately invested in curating unparalleled amenities and programs and is dedicated to fostering commitment and camaraderie. These offerings stand as a testament to the community’s steadfast promise to ensure the lasting happiness and well-being of its cherished residents.

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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.