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Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 198 assisted living communities in Kentucky using Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KY
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Jun 2026
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198 homes
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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: 41/ 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

Sunrise of Louisville
AL
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 82
Rank #120 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #329 / 423
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 9
Rank #3 / 149
A-
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 9
Rank #2 / 149
A+
Harmony at Tucker Station
AL
IL
MC
Louisville
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 41
Rank #200 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 9
Rank #49 / 149
-
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 82
Rank #40 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 9
Rank #51 / 149
-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL
IL
MC
NC
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 9
Rank #15 / 149
A+
Brookdale Stonestreet
AL
NH
Louisville (Prairie Village)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
A+
Sayre Christian Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Lexington (Belleau Wood)
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 82
Rank #15 / 341
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #53 / 149
-
The Grand Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Louisville (Civic Way)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 82
Rank #153 / 341
No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 9
Rank #48 / 149
A+
Morning Pointe of Russell
AL
MC
Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 82
Rank #194 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 9
Rank #25 / 149
-
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
AL
IL
NH
RC
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 9
Rank #26 / 149
A+
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 82
Rank #31 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 9
Rank #12 / 149
A+
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 9
Rank #42 / 149
-
The Willows at Springhurst
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 82
Rank #218 / 341
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #261 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 9
Rank #52 / 149
A+
Arcadian Cove Senior Living
AL
RC
Richmond
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 82
Rank #264 / 341
No
0
Facility 0
KY AVG 41
Rank #407 / 423
1 Bed
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 9
Rank #34 / 149
A+
Carrollton Manor
AL
Carrollton
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 82
Rank #304 / 341
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
Private / Shared Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 9
Rank #7 / 149
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Overview of Brookdale Stonestreet

Brookdale Stonestreet is a distinguished senior living community settling in Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY, that offers assisted living. The community ensures a comfortable and safe residence featuring several options of well-designed floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments. With a team of compassionate, friendly, and well-trained professionals, Brookdale Stonestreet lends extra support for seniors’ better quality of life.

Take time to discover new interests and hone your hobbies with various activities and classes like a cooking class, cheese tasting, and craft class. Prepare your meals at the kitchenette or enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals served at the community dining room. Have a new look with the community’s beauty and barbershop or take a walk with your pet around the ethereal grounds, Brookdale Stonestreet is a good place to relax and live your golden years.

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Overview of Vitality Living St. Matthews

Burrowed in a tranquil neighborhood in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, Vitality Living St. Matthews is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community guarantees nothing but excellence in senior lifestyle services. Residents here enjoy 24/7 licensed support provided by a team of caring licensed nurses, complemented with a 24-hour emergency call system for added security and safety.

The community offers an array of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom senior apartments, guaranteeing residents will find the accommodation that best fits their lifestyle needs and preferences. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to let residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle and allow them to freely participate in community activities and explore their delightful amenities. From daily chef-prepared meals and on-site physical therapy to well-designed community spaces and daily programming, residents here have the necessities they need to live a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Hopkinsville

Overlooking the serene neighborhood of Hopkinsville, KY, Charter Senior Living of Hopkinsville is an astonishing senior living community that provides personal care and specialized memory care services. Residents enjoy their privacy and comfort in well curated apartments with a wide wide selection of floor plans, including studios, private one-bedrooms and semi-private two-bedroom apartments. Assistance with the activities of daily living, medication oversight, and a licensed nurse is available on-site 24/7 to ensure all of residents’ needs are met.

The community aims to provide its residents with engaging and uplifting lifestyles while empowering them to live their best lives. Charter Senior Living of Hopkinsville fulfills this mission with their array of engaging activities and amenities, including a discovery room, resource library with computers, full-service salon, cafe, and beautiful landscaping. Services like housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and transportation further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Storypoint Prospect

Storypoint Prospect is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain a level of individuality; they ensure that residents live their best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. Storypoint Prospect is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find a community that is accepting and inviting with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Prospect ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Summit Hills

Situated in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, Celebration Villa of Summit Hills, offers a dynamic blend of independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. This assisted living community commits to promoting independence and holistic well-being, prioritizing residents’ needs and treats them with the utmost respect and care. Their ethos revolves around fostering a sense of family, ensuring residents feel valued and connected.

Nestled in a sought-after and vibrant neighborhood in Northern Kentucky, Celebration Villa provides an ideal setting for seniors to maintain an active and engaging lifestyle. The array of activities, including art classes, outdoor gatherings on the patio, and leisurely strolls along walking paths and garden areas, empowers residents to shape their own days based on their preferences. Their convenient location allows residents to explore local museums, festivals, restaurants, and shops, contributing to a fulfilling daily life for seniors during their golden years.

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Overview of The Grand Senior Living

The Grand Senior Living is a sixty-two-bed Assisted Living Community for Behavioral Health at 9300 Civic Way, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, licensed and active under the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The facility has operated for seven years and holds a Better Business Bureau rating of A+ (Not Accredited).

The community offers independent living, personal care, and memory care in a three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Transportation and fitness and recreation programs are available. Pets are not accepted.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services maintains regulatory oversight of assisted living communities. Families should request complete state inspection records, verification of current licensure, and all available compliance documentation from the facility or state regulators before placing a loved one.

Located 13.2 miles from Louisville’s city center with a walk score of 62 (moderately walkable), the facility is 1.04 miles from the nearest hospital.

Kentucky’s Medicaid programs, including the Home and Community Based Waiver and the Kentucky Homecare Program, provide coverage for qualifying residents. The Medicare Savings Program covers Part B premiums and deductibles for eligible seniors.

Prospective families should request all current state inspection reports, staffing records, staff certification documentation, and regulatory compliance records before enrollment.

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Overview of Pennyrile Home INC.

Live without worries at Inspirations of Pennyrile Home Inc., a blissful community in Hopkinsville, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can receive top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and exciting events are conducted, encouraging older adults to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy lunches are also provided to meet dietary needs and preferences. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost care and comfort they deserve.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Russell

Morning Pointe of Russell is a blissful senior living community based in Russell, KY, offering well-supported assisted living. The community is designed to offer seniors the right amount of care within a city they love with spacious and inviting accommodations and compassionate services. Residents can enjoy on-site therapy, delicious meals with friends, and 24-hour personal care services. The community is also conveniently situated near miniature golf, walking trails, and a lake, making it an ideal spot for family visits and leisurely activities.

The community provides a range of amenities and programs to ensure a joyful and engaging lifestyle. Licensed nurses and a clinical team is available 24/7 to oversee health, wellness, and medication management. Residents benefit from personalized care services, transportation to appointments, and periodic check-ins. Morning Pointe offers enriching daily activities, including exercise programs, creative and sensory activities, life-long learning, intergenerational programming, and live entertainment. Organized group outings, volunteering, and community projects further enhance the vibrant and supportive atmosphere at Morning Pointe of Russell.

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Overview of Colonial Heights Senior Living

Colonial Heights is one of the trusted senior living places in the city that offers an unmatched level of commitment, care, and compassion for residents in Florence. Considered as Northern Kentucky’s premier retirement home, adults and seniors will discover a new kind of luxury living experience when it comes to personal care, independent living, and memory care options. Driven by sophistication and warmth, residents are ensured feel a whole new level of comfort and security in a vibrant setting that boost a graceful aging experience.
Colonial Heights is built with delightful amenities and services that inspire residents to maintain an active, freeing, and fulfilling lifestyle. Comprehensive features include housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, a 24-hour care team, and personalized care plans for a unique senior living experience.

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Legacy Living Florence

8520 Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY 41042
Overview of Legacy Living Florence

Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence is an excellent senior living community that offers a range of senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community guarantees a secure and comfortable residence with their thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. Residents can rest assured with a qualified personal care attendant available 24/7 to provide assistance when needed.

Focused in giving its residents an enriched quality of life, Legacy Living strives to meet each residents’ most intimate needs, deliver tasty dining experiences, provide fun life enrichment events and ensure a clean and clutter-free living space. Here, residents enjoy vibrant activities and an array of amenities, such as scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry services, full-service beauty parlor, and well-equipped entertainment and library. At Legacy Living Florence, residents encounter plenty of experiences that enhances their life and overall well-being.

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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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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 198 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.