Page 10 of Best Memory Care in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 179 memory care providers in 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Liberty
97
Facility 97
KY AVG 83
Rank #53 / 155
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #64 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
4
Madonna Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Villa Hills
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 83
Rank #101 / 155
No
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 41
Rank #170 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed-6
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--
Golden Years Rest Home
MC
AL
Lackey (Wayland)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 83
Rank #71 / 155
No
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #158 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms-3
Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort
MC
AL
Frankfort
75
Facility 75
KY AVG 83
Rank #86 / 155
No
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 41
Rank #57 / 172
Behavioral Health (60), Dementia Care (15)--
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--
Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Morganfield
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #105 / 155
Yes
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 41
Rank #46 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
3
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Sandy Hook
75
Facility 75
KY AVG 83
Rank #86 / 155
No
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 41
Rank #112 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
4
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--
Cornerstone Manor LLC
MC
AL
Scottsville
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 83
Rank #132 / 155
No
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 41
Rank #105 / 172
Private / Shared Rooms-3

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Overview of Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center

Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Liberty, KY, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The 97 bed home has total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support alongside secured memory care, comfort focused care, or short term respite. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes; Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

The community is operated by LP Liberty and administered by Christian Toelke. Rehabilitation services are available, and a salon and spa give residents access to grooming at the community. A full time chaplain and multidenominational weekly religious services provide access to worship and faith support, while a Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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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 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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Overview of Golden Years Rest Home

Golden Years Rest Home provides assisted living and memory care in Lackey, KY, in the Wayland neighborhood. The home has 84 beds, with studios, one-bedroom options, and private rooms, including single-room layouts for residents who want their own space.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may make Golden Years Rest Home a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Golden Years Healthcare operates the home.

Contact Golden Years Rest Home

Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

Dominion of Frankfort is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community with respite care. The community provides a safe environment for everyone. The home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. Dominion of Frankfort prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect.

Driven by comfort, safety, and innovation, management makes it a point that the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of every senior are satisfied– from life enrichment activities to personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 nurse staff, Dominion ensures that services are maintained with value to seniors and their families.

Contact Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

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 Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, provides skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, hospice, and respite stays within a 60-bed layout. Personal care programs cover long-term support as well as specialized supervision inside a secured memory care unit. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services facilitate short-term rehabilitation, while temporary respite admissions give regular family caregivers structured breaks.

Facility operations are managed by administrator Lainie Brinkley and operator Morganfield Opco. Daily nurse coverage averages 3 hours and 1 minute per resident across the building. Amenities include an on-site beauty and barber shop, dedicated family visiting rooms, planned social outings, and a pet-friendly policy. Sitting in a location with a 53 walk score, the campus offers access to various neighborhood destinations on foot.

Interested individuals can contact Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to ask about room availability, request details on pet policies, or schedule a tour of the facility. Accepted payment methods comprise Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

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Overview of Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation delivers skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and hospice support in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Resident programs focus on continuous medical care, specialized cognitive supervision for dementia, and short-term relief for family caregivers. Rehabilitation services assist individuals recovering from illness or injury through temporary inpatient stays and outpatient therapy sessions.

Managed by administrator Rachelle Stevens, the 75-bed center provides an average of 2 hours and 40 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Local surroundings carry a walk score of 30, meaning off-site trips rely on motor transportation. Accepted financial arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families can contact the admissions office at Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation to discuss program details, explore coverage eligibility, or tour the facility.

Contact Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

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.

Contact Friendship Towers

Overview of Cornerstone Manor

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Cornerstone Manor, 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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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 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.

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 179 memory care communities in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.

Memory Care in Kentucky at a glance

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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90