Best Memory Care in Lexington, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 22 memory care providers in Lexington, KY using KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Homestead Post Acute
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lexington (Cardinal Hill)
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 83
Rank #16 / 155
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #93 / 172
NF (Nursing Facility) (136)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-4
Sayre Christian Village
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 83
Rank #11 / 155
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #80 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-5
Pine Meadows Post Acute
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Mason Headly)
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 155
No
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 41
Rank #110 / 172
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Liberty Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Lexington (Danby Corners)
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 83
Rank #155 / 155
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #158 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 11
Rank #10 / 64
A+-
Preston Greens Senior Living
MC
AL
Lexington
124
Facility 124
KY AVG 83
Rank #21 / 155
Yes
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A-
The Breckinridge
MC
Lexington
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 83
Rank #142 / 155
Yes
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 172
1 Bed-A--
Morning Pointe of Lexington
MC
AL
Lexington-Fayette
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 83
Rank #78 / 155
Yes
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 41
Rank #56 / 172
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Highgrove at Tates Creek
MC
AL
IL
Lexington (Pinnacle)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 83
Rank #63 / 155
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 41
Rank #24 / 172
Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)---
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm
MC
AL
IL
Lexington
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 83
Rank #131 / 155
No
71
Facility 71
KY AVG 41
Rank #16 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Friendship Towers
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Belleau Woods)
117
Facility 117
KY AVG 83
Rank #31 / 155
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #137 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other KY memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 22 analyzed for Lexington. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sayre Christian Village

Sayre Christian Village distinguishes itself as a standout residence, offering a unique blend of qualities that set it apart from the ordinary. This nonprofit, continuing care retirement community presents an exceptional living environment where residents can thrive, underpinned by a trio of diverse housing options, a comprehensive spectrum of care levels, and an abundance of enriching amenities and activities. 

Rooted in Christian compassion and values, this community places a premium on providing quality housing, rehabilitation services, and long-term nursing care that exceeds expectations. The presence of highly skilled and experienced staff ensures that residents experience a level of care that truly stands out. With both independent living, assisted living, and senior living housing options available, Sayre Christian Village offers an effortlessly rewarding lifestyle that resonates with its residents.

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Overview of Homestead Post Acute

Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is a respected senior care provider designed to help residents get back to their old routines from hospitalization through its excellent skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Care services, such as wound care, respite stays, and hospice care are offered to make sure residents are well-cared for and supported even as their needs change, offering them utmost comfort and peace of mind. The community features 136 well-designed suites that foster a safe and cozy healing and living environment for a quick recovery process.

Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community also offers several life-enhancing amenities, entertainment activities and programs, and various convenient services for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Medical services, such as diabetic care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medication management and more, are offered to make sure that residents receive the medical and personal care they need to maintain their health and independence.

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Liberty Ridge

701 Liberty Ridge Ln, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Liberty Ridge

Tucked in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Liberty Ridge Senior Living offers seniors an elevated lifestyle through its array of living options, including independent living floor plans and assisted living homes. The community is distinguished by its commitment to tailoring services to the unique preferences of each resident, allowing for personalized recovery and a life lived to the fullest. Their offerings encompass daily wellness checks, assistance with medication management, incontinence care, and specialized memory care.

Positioned across 30 acres of picturesque bluegrass country, Liberty Ridge presents an array of features to enrich residents’ lives. With hiking trails and a fitness room, the community encourages an active lifestyle. Amenities such as resident transportation, a beauty and barber shop, a library, a general store, and more create a comfortable and convenient environment. Furthermore, a range of services, from guest parking and housekeeping to private cleaning services, complement an abundance of activities like yoga, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. Liberty Ridge stands as a testament to quality living in the heart of Kentucky.

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Preston Greens Senior Living

1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Preston Greens Senior Living

Located 6.5 miles south of the city center, Preston Greens Senior Living is a 124-bed assisted living and memory care community whose operations are overseen by administrator Tammy Muffley in the Hamburg Area of Lexington. It sits at 1825 Little Herb Way and offers apartment-style living with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans spanning 344 to 911 square feet. Pets are welcome, so it’s a practical choice for residents wanting to keep animal companions during their senior living years.

The community serves two care populations: 100 residents in assisted living support and 24 occupants in a dedicated memory care unit for those living with dementia. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 staffing, dining services, full housekeeping, on-site transportation, and recreational programming. Memory care residents access the same base services, plus structured dementia-focused activities and more supervision tailored to their needs. The Hamburg Area location has a Walk Score of 26. This means some services are walkable, but most errands need a car. Nearby, Club MD urgent care is about 1.2 miles away, giving families quick access to unscheduled medical needs. Daily life comprises dining services and recreational programming as core features. Preston Greens Senior Living handles transportation, so occupants and visiting family members can rely on it for errands and outings.

The surrounding neighborhood is calmer and more car-dependent than Lexington’s downtown, which fits residents and families preferring a residential feel over a walkable urban setting.

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Overview of Pine Meadows Post Acute

Pine Meadows Post Acute operates a 120-bed building on Hill Rise Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, under the ownership of Tanner Tippetts. The facility processes residential billing through standard channels like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood is only somewhat walkable, visitors and family members will generally find a personal vehicle most practical for travel and running local errands.

The home runs at nearly full occupancy, with individual resident stays averaging about 201 days. Having this timeframe means the daily floor schedule shifts between short-term post-hospital therapy and steady long-term nursing care. The clinical team provides continuous floor coverage, averaging 2 hours and 41 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day to run specialized tracks like neurological recovery, complex wound care, memory support, and hospice services.

The interior layout features dedicated dining spaces where menus are handled by registered dietitians to match specific medical nutrition requirements. Everyday workflows combine standard housekeeping and room upkeep with an active social calendar. For families reviewing the building’s history, past state inspection reports noted operational gaps in documentation, communication, food safety, and infection control, which the team has worked to update.

Prospective representatives can evaluate how the facility manages its daily nursing shifts, specialized neurological rehabilitation tracks, and current safety compliance protocols. The home coordinates these clinical responsibilities with regular services, including dietitian-managed meal planning, structured social activities, and round-the-clock building supervision.

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Located among the rolling hills and mature trees of southeast Lexington, KY, Highgrove at Tates Creek offers unparalleled amenities and a personalized experience for all its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community features classical revival architecture and open-concept common areas that radiate a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Experience resort-style amenities, exceptional hospitality, and an array of social, recreational, and educational programs and outings. This is a place where residents can feel safe and comfortable, free to enjoy their passions and connect with others who share the same interests. Engage the mind, body, and spirit with fitness classes, or enjoy lively moments during daily happy hours. Highgrove at Tates Creek provides seniors with scenic views, chef-prepared meals, invigorating entertainment options, and a continuum of care services.

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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 Friendship Towers

Create unforgettable moments at Friendship Towers, an idyllic retreat in Lexington, KY, offering independent living and assisted living. The community features cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also have a worry-free lifestyle with laundry spaces on-site and weekly housekeeping.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and wellness opportunities. All-day dining is also provided, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm

A proud member of the Atlas Senior Living Group, Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in the city. The  assisted living and memory community is simply beautiful and timeless, providing an ideal environment for seniors to age with purpose. They try to get to know each resident as an individual and treat them like family members so they can offer more authentic and attentive personalized care. Legacy Reserve is where seniors can find a sense of belonging and purpose, surrounded by caring staff who are dedicated to making their golden years special.
As an Atlas Senior Living community, Legacy Ridge provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, independence, and dignity. Seniors here can stay active and engaged with popular amenities like mental games, dancing, and socializing.

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Overview of The Breckinridge

A 26-bed memory care community on Cornerstone Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, is The Breckinridge. It’s housed in a single-story building, which can help occupants navigate more easily throughout it. The location has a Walk Score of 26, indicating it’s somewhat walkable, but transportation is required for most daily trips and errands.

Such memory care communities are tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Occupants benefit from specialized programming, trained staff, and secure environments built with their cognitive and safety needs in mind. The smaller bed count of 26 residents typically permits for more individualized attention and a more intimate community setting versus bigger facilities.

Families considering a memory care placement must plan to personally tour The Breckinridge to assess its layout, safety features, staff-resident interactions, and the quality of daily activities and programming. The building’s single-story design and location should be discussed with the admissions team to know how it bolsters occupants’ independence, safety, and life quality.

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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 Memory Care in Lexington, KY

What is the average cost of memory care in Lexington, KY?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Lexington, KY is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Lexington, KY?

Memory care in Lexington, KY typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Lexington, KY?

Memory care communities in Lexington, KY typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover memory care?

Kentucky Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 22 memory care communities in Lexington, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

Memory Care in Lexington at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lexington, KY. 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: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lexington, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90