Page 5 of Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 192 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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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: 43/ 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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

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. 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.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Charter Senior Living of Paducah
AL
MC
RC
Paducah (Ascot Downs)
79
Facility 79
KY AVG 83
Rank #172 / 340
Yes
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 43
Rank #291 / 402
Alcove / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A-
Morning Pointe of Russell
AL
MC
Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 83
Rank #194 / 340
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 43
Rank #376 / 402
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 8
Rank #29 / 167
-
Carrollton Manor
AL
Carrollton
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 83
Rank #304 / 340
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 43
Rank #230 / 402
Private / Shared Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 8
Rank #7 / 167
-
Calumet Trace – A Charter Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Owensboro (Gateway Commons)
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 83
Rank #327 / 340
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 43
Rank #175 / 402
Studio / 1 Bed-A-
Inspirations of Mount Washington
AL
MC
RC
Mt Washington (Mount Washington)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 83
Rank #194 / 340
Yes
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 43
Rank #357 / 402
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A-
Everlan of Louisville
AL
IL
MC
Louisville (Lyndon)
-Yes
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 43
Rank #266 / 402
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 8
Rank #30 / 167
A+
Arcadian Cove Senior Living
AL
RC
Richmond
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 83
Rank #264 / 340
Yes-1 Bed
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 8
Rank #37 / 167
A+
Taylor Manor
AL
NH
RC
Versailles
82
Facility 82
KY AVG 83
Rank #160 / 340
No
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 43
Rank #236 / 402
Long Term Care (40), Comprehensive Personal Care (24)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 8
Rank #55 / 167
-
Creekside on Whipps Mill Road
AL
MC
RC
Louisville (Keeneland)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 83
Rank #141 / 340
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 43
Rank #199 / 402
Studio / 1 Bed-A
Rose Terrace Lodge Inc
AL
MC
Nicholasville
40
Facility 40
KY AVG 83
Rank #288 / 340
No
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 43
Rank #95 / 402
Private / Shared Rooms--

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 192 on this page.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Paducah

Located in Paducah, Kentucky, Charter Senior Living of Paducah is a state-of-the-art senior living community that provides personal care, memory care, and short term stays. This community ensures residents indulge in comfort with their wide range of floor plans, including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedication to delivering compassionate care services, the community features on-site caregivers and nurses that are available 24/7 to provide various care and assistance.

The community ensures residents are free of chores and worries with convenient services such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, laundry and transportation services. Committed to fostering connections and vibrant living, the community features a jam-packed calendar of activities and a wealth of amenities designed to provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Paducah

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 Carrollton Manor

Cherish every moment of your best years at Carrollton Manor, a distinguished community in Carrollton, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Alongside specially designed accommodations, exceptional care is also provided to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living, as housekeeping and laundry are taken care of.

A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and meet dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. For convenience and safety, medication management is provided. The community’s specialized care and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting for residents to live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Calumet Trace – a Charter Senior Living Community

Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, Calumet Trace is a retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Situated about three miles from downtown, the 20-bed community features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a quiet three-story setting. Visitors are also welcome 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It is led by Executive Director Justin Carwile, who holds a master’s degree in health administration and has eight years of long-term care experience. Meanwhile, older adults receive around-the-clock support from licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and trained caregivers who develop individualized care plans based on each resident’s needs and preferences.

Daily life is enriched through Charter Senior Living’s Flourish℠ Programming, along with restaurant-style dining and transportation services. Amenities such as a beauty salon, reading lounge, card room, and landscaped outdoor spaces are also available. Furthermore, short-term respite care is available for families seeking temporary support or transitional care.

Monthly rates start at $3,195 for independent living, $4,395 for assisted living, and $5,895 for memory care. Despite its smaller size, Calumet Trace provides a personalized environment that encourages close staff-resident relationships and individualized attention for older adults.

Contact Calumet Trace – A Charter Senior Living Community

Inspirations of Mount Washington

520 Woodlake Dr, Mt Washington, KY 40047
Overview of Inspirations of Mount Washington

Inspirations of Mount Washington is a luxury assisted living and memory care community that boasts exceptional retirement experiences for residents to live vibrantly. Mount Washington’s premier community encourages seniors to build a lifestyle that nurtures their unique sense of freedom and individuality. At Inspirations, the professional and compassionate staff is committed to following the philosophy of allowing its residents to age gracefully by allowing them to thrive in a home that they deserve. At a Grace Management community, seniors and older adults will discover a place where they belong. They can entrust that their lifestyles will be enhanced thanks to the luxury accommodations that allow flexibility, comfortability, and convenience. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

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Overview of Everlan of Louisville

Everlan of Louisville sits at 5900 Hunting Rd in Louisville, Kentucky, a quiet residential stretch where a Walk Score of 33 reflects reality plainly: you’ll need a car for almost everything. The two-story building has been running for about 19 years, which puts it well past the turbulence of early operation. Floor plan options cover studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations, giving households with different space needs at least some flexibility to work with.

The building type and apartment range are real signals of a conventional senior living model.

What Everlan of Louisville is is a community with nearly two decades of operating history, a range of living configurations, and an address in a low-walkability Louisville neighborhood.

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Overview of Arcadian Cove Senior Living

Situated in Richmond, Kentucky, Arcadian Cove is considered an exceptional assisted living provider, offering a personalized approach to seniors seeking support. Nestled in a peaceful and positive environment, the community embodies a culture of care, providing the right assistance for daily living activities. Highly trained and friendly caregivers ensure seniors are comfortable, offering aid with personal hygiene, dressing, and transitions in and out of bed. Arcadian Cove also features common areas for various activities and a restaurant-style dining hall where delicious meals are served daily. With a worry-free, maintenance-free environment, the facility welcomes pets, creating an elegant and convenient familial home for seniors in need of assisted living services. At this community, each resident is valued for their individuality, and the compassionate team ensures high-quality care is provided in an environment where long-lasting and genuine relationships are created between staff and residents alike.

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Overview of Taylor Manor

Operated by Taylor Manor, Inc, Taylor Manor is a newly established community located at 300 Berry Ave in Versailles, Kentucky. The 82-bed facility opened within the past year, which is a fresh addition to the area’s senior care landscape.

The community is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 37. Some nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips will involve transportation. The Versailles location offers convenient access to the surrounding area and local resources.

Taylor Manor is a new facility still developing its operational foundation and service offerings. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the community directly to inquire about current capabilities and plans for details on specific care types offered, available services, pricing, staffing, and daily programming.

Contact Taylor Manor

Overview of Creekside on Whipps Mill Road

Creekside on Whipps Mill Road boasts a future at their retirement home because they provide residents with the opportunity to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Offering assisted and memory care living, management encourages residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with people of their age. Creekside Louisville excels in giving the best and most proper individualized care for all its residents in a nurturing environment.

Creekside’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs provided for stress-free living. 

Contact Creekside on Whipps Mill Road

Overview of Rose Terrace Lodge

Create meaningful moments at Rose Terrace Lodge. , a blissful community in Nicholasville, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. A caregiver is assigned to every three residents, alongside purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is conducted to improve residents’ living experience and cognition. Delightful and well-balanced meals are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience and safety. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents have a worry-free retirement amidst the community’s welcoming setting.

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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 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.