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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 The Front Gate

Spend your best years at The Front Gate, a distinguished community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Butler, KY offering residential care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs 24/7. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and friendly environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years with top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Storypoint Louisville South (ponder Creek Estates)

Set in the historic city of Louisville, Kentucky, StoryPoint Louisville South (Ponder Creek Estates) is an award winning independent living community that offers a vibrant setting for seniors who wish to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Residents here are free to do what they want with most of the daily chores taken care of. The community guarantees each resident a comfortable residence with its wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.

There’s never a scarcity of fun things to do with a packed calendar of social and recreational activities, as well as an array of exercise, fitness and wellness programs for maintaining residents’ well-being. Residents never skip out on delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team in collaboration with a registered dietician. Plenty of convenient amenities, such as a library, salon, activity room, and spacious lounge, are offered to make residents’ lives more comfortable and convenient.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Edgewood

At Charter Senior Living of Edgewood in Northern Kentucky, seniors can find a balance of autonomy and support tailored to their unique needs, whether that’s Personal Care or Memory Care. This facility especially stands out for its specialized approach to individuals with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Charter Senior Living ensures a structured, predictable environment, which is known to reduce stress and enhance the well-being of those grappling with memory loss.
The memory care specialists at Charter Senior Living aren’t just caregivers; they’re trained experts adept at addressing the particular challenges posed by dementia and Alzheimer’s. Their goal isn’t merely to provide care but to form genuine bonds with residents, offering the tailored support they need throughout the day. The Flourish℠ programming, backed by research, is a testament to their commitment. This unique approach aims not just to care for, but to uplift, nurturing purpose and ensuring the dignity of every resident remains intact.

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Overview of Daisy Hill Senior Living

Daisy Hills offers housing for seniors who seek to find balanced quality services at an affordable rate. Residents can feel confident with the lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment for retirement. Staff follow a resident-centered approach to personal care for each assisted living, independent living senior.

The Daisy Hill lifestyle is centered on its residents’ holistic wellness; services and amenities include a fitness studio, salon and spa, walking paths, an education center, housekeeping, transportation, housekeeping, recreational activities, and special events.

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Overview of Morningside of Bowling Green

Choosing Morningside of Bowling Green is not only a safe bet but one of the finest choices available in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offering one of the most exceptional assisted living places. With staff available 24 hours a day, families can rest assured knowing that emergencies and safety concerns are diligently addressed. Moreover, residents with diabetes receive specialized care, with monitoring of insulin levels and compassionate assistance with daily tasks.
At Morningside, residents are encouraged to maintain and embrace healthy lifestyles, with an emphasis on staying active and engaged. The community at Morningside is bustling with full-time activities, events, and a vibrant engagement with local churches. Every effort is made to ensure that seniors in this assisted senior living facility feel truly special and cherished.

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Overview of Magnolia Springs East

An assisted living in Louisville, Magnolia Spring East has been awarded as the #! In Customer Satisfaction for 4 years in a row– a testament to its quality service. Magnolia Spring East is an inviting community that ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life at the assisted living community means  a life of convenience and flexibility.  Magnolia Spring East is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

A senior living community that aims to let their residents live a worry-free lifestyle. They ensure that they are able to do many daily activities, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. The goal of the professional care staff is to ensure that residents are receiving holistic wellness. 

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Overview of Cornerstone Manor LLC

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Cornerstone Manor LLC, a distinguished community in Scottsville, 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.

Dedicated to improving residents’ cognition and living experiences, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Residents also enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is available to ensure residents take their prescriptions on time. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Storypoint Middletown

Storypoint Middletown 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 Middletown 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, Libertyville 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 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 Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living – Frankfort

Discover a nurturing retirement environment at Pleasant Meadows Assisted Living – Frankfort, a remarkable senior living community in Frankfort, KY, offering excellent assisted living services. The community features a compassionate and reliable care team available 24 hours a day to support residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and more. Offering an intimate environment consisting of 19 excellently designed private rooms, the community allows for tight-knit connections and easier provision of care to residents.

Residents are free to indulge in fun and engaging activities without worrying about their daily chores, thanks to the community’s reliable housekeeping and maintenance team. Three nutritious home cooked meals are served family-style in the cozy dining room that fosters meaningful conversations and bonding over mealtimes. The community is also secured with emergency response systems, intercoms, and security cameras installed throughout the community, giving residents utmost peace of mind.

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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.