Page 8 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. 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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Charter Senior Living of Murray
AL
MC
RC
South Murray
81
Facility 81
KY AVG 63
Rank #49 / 166
Yes
77
Facility 77
KY AVG 40
Rank #11 / 193
Dementia Care (25), Behavioral Health (56)---
Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews
AL
MC
Louisville
-Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 17
Rank #9 / 50
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Christian Health Center of Bowling Green
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bowling Green
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 63
Rank #103 / 166
No
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 40
Rank #124 / 193
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
Eastern Star Home in Ky
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Cherokee Triangle)
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 63
Rank #111 / 166
No
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 40
Rank #4 / 193
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 17
Rank #37 / 50
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Inspirations of Mount Washington
AL
MC
RC
Mt Washington (Mount Washington)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 63
Rank #67 / 166
Yes
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 40
Rank #164 / 193
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A--
Morning Pointe of Lexington
AL
MC
Lexington-Fayette
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 63
Rank #51 / 166
Yes
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 40
Rank #65 / 193
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
The Enclave Of East Louisville
AL
MC
Louisville
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 63
Rank #51 / 166
No
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 40
Rank #56 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Madonna Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Villa Hills
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 63
Rank #74 / 166
No
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 40
Rank #189 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed--6
Golden Years Rest Home
AL
MC
Lackey (Wayland)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 63
Rank #40 / 166
No
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 40
Rank #174 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms--3
Calumet Trace – A Charter Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Owensboro (Gateway Commons)
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 63
Rank #154 / 166
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 40
Rank #72 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed-A--

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Murray

Charter Senior Living of Murray divides its license into three parts in Murray, KY. Memory care, respite care, and assisted living are the three. Assisted living here means help with medication, with dressing, and with bathing. Memory care puts a person at risk of wandering somewhere secure, with supervision attached. Respite care is the short-term booking a family makes when the usual caregiver has to travel or recover.

The license allows room for 81 beds, and the floor plans offered are studio, two-bedroom, and semi-private. A studio is a single private space. A two-bedroom can take a pair moving in together.

Starting prices are $4,695 in assisted living, $5,295 for a semi-private memory care room, and $6,495 for a memory care studio, so the room arrangement affects the memory care rate. Dining shows up in the amenities, and Flourish Programming runs alongside the community’s activities. Pets are permitted, which is worth knowing before move-in data is set.

At 77, the area is very walkable, and errands mainly stay within walking distance for a resident without a car. Three levels under one license suit a person whose needs may deepen, and the respite options suit a family that needs cover for a stretch. Whitney Bladon is the administrator.

$4,695/Month

Contact Charter Senior Living of Murray

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews

Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews has been part of the St. Matthews neighborhood in Louisville since 1995, so that’s 31 years now in the same spot, about eight miles out from downtown. It’s a three-story building, with studios and one-bedrooms, and the Walk Score lands at 48. Somewhat walkable, but you’re driving for most things.

Assisted living support is available for the daily stuff, medication management, personal care, and the things that get harder to manage alone. Then there’s Circle of Friends, which is the memory care side of things, built for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment specifically. On top of that, short-term rehab and respite care exist too, and it’s licensed nurses and CNAs covering staffing around the clock, not just during business hours.

Dining is chef-prepared, there’s a bistro for daily refreshments, and if someone wants to stay active, there’s a professionally supervised fitness center on-site. A salon handles grooming needs without anyone having to leave. Transportation is free and scheduled; pets are welcome too.

What this adds up to is a place built for two overlapping situations at once: people who need daily living support, and people whose memory care needs require something more structured than general assisted living. Because both exist under one roof, alongside short-term rehab, a resident’s care level can shift without forcing a move somewhere else entirely.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews

Overview of Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Christian Health Center of Bowling Green offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bowling Green, KY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen within the same community.

With 45 beds, Christian Health Center of Bowling Green is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms suit residents who want their own room, while semi-private rooms allow two residents to share a room. The community opened in 1884 and is owned by Christian Care Communities.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support therapy during recovery, while the Best Friends™ Approach is a signature program. Residents can also use a salon and spa, chapel, courtyard, garden, and walking paths on site. Activities include fitness classes, educational programs, and spiritual services.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving eligible residents public payment routes or the option to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time assigned to each resident.

Contact Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Overview of Eastern Star Home in Ky

Eastern Star Home in Ky provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, KY. Nursing home care supports longer-term residence, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, while the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Opened in 1977, Eastern Star Home in Ky has 42 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs different levels of support over time, including supervised memory care or nursing services.

Rehabilitation services support residents working on recovery or maintaining function. Beauty salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming services within the community, while the garden courtyard provides an outdoor area and the chapel supports access to religious services. Regena Stewart serves as the administrator.

In the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 83 / 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking.

Contact Eastern Star Home in Ky

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.

Contact Inspirations of Mount Washington

Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington

Warm and inviting, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a senior living community based in Lexington, KY, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care. Residents can relax comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. The community offers specialized memory care services to support residents dealing with the difficulty of Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.

The community features programs and activities that focus on individual interests, life experiences, and personal strengths to ensure each resident benefits from personalized support. Residents are free to participate in daily exercise classes, volunteer programs or life-long learning programs. The community also provides plenty of desirable amenities, such as a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, screened in patios and courtyards, and deliciously prepared meals that cater to residents’ unique dietary requirements and preferences.

Contact Morning Pointe of Lexington

Overview of The Enclave of East Louisville

Explore another award-winning community located in Louisville, KY, The Enclave of East Louisville is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. This community provides several floor plans to accommodate primarily the needs of assisted living and memory care residents and are pet-friendly. Rendering professional and compassionate care is always their priority. In particular, memory care services utilize a research-backed care philosophy to create a consistent and safe environment for its residents.

With its outstanding and up-to-date amenities and services, including nutritious meals, stress-relieving social activities and events, and engaging wellness and recreational programs, seniors can never go wrong with The Enclave of East Louisville to make the most out of their retirement experience throughout the years.

Contact The Enclave Of East Louisville

Madonna Manor

2344 Amsterdam Rd, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Overview of Madonna Manor

Madonna Manor is an exceptional community in Villa Hills, KY, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community strives to meet residents’ healthcare needs, providing top-tier care with a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a great option for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Golden Years Rest Home

Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Golden Years Rest Home, an outstanding community in Lackey, KY, that offers assisted living and memory care. Alongside exceptional care from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, housekeeping and linen services are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs tailored to their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a great option for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

Contact Golden Years Rest Home

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.

$4,395/Month

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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.