Page 11 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.
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.
Daisy Hill Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Versailles
79
Facility 79
KY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 155
Yes
59
Facility 59
KY AVG 41
Rank #38 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Clinton Place
MC
NH
SNF
Clinton
101
Facility 101
KY AVG 83
Rank #47 / 155
No
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 41
Rank #123 / 172
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Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fort Wright
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 83
Rank #16 / 155
Yes
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 41
Rank #148 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Massey Springs Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Bowling Green
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 83
Rank #135 / 155
No--
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 11
Rank #21 / 64
-
Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
111
Facility 111
KY AVG 83
Rank #34 / 155
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #163 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Dominion Senior Living of Richmond
MC
AL
Richmond
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 83
Rank #71 / 155
Yes
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 41
Rank #131 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed--
The Willows at Citation
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Lexington (Griffin Gate)
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 83
Rank #150 / 155
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #163 / 172
Studio-3
Willowbrook Healthcare
MC
NH
SNF
Carlisle
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 83
Rank #41 / 155
No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #48 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
1
Falmouth Personal Care Home, LLC
MC
AL
RC
Falmouth
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 83
Rank #140 / 155
No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #48 / 172
Private / Shared Rooms--
Windsor Gardens Senior Living
MC
AL
Georgetown
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 83
Rank #150 / 155
Yes
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #48 / 172
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--

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Overview of Daisy Hill Senior Living

Daisy Hill Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Versailles, KY. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living lets a resident maintain an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Having several care levels on one campus allows a resident whose needs grow to move to another level of care without leaving the community, which may make Daisy Hill a good fit for someone who wants to begin with independent living or assisted living and remain in the same community if more support becomes necessary.

Daisy Hill Senior Living has 79 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts; the two-bedroom option can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident to manage certain nearby errands without a car. Landscaped outdoor areas and a courtyard provide places to spend time outside, while on-site salon services and planned excursions offer activities and services within the community or through organized outings. Laurie Dorough serves as the administrator.

Contact Daisy Hill Senior Living

Overview of Clinton Place

Clinton Place provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Clinton, Kentucky. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised care and may also need nursing support.

The community has 101 beds, with rehabilitation services available so residents can receive therapy as part of their care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident; Trella Wilson serves as administrator, and Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation operates the community.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing

Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fort Wright, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The home has 136 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio offers one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Monthly prices range from $2,500 to $3,150, giving families an initial budget range for planning.

Residents can use an on-site salon or barber, landscaped gardens, and walking paths. Transportation is available for medical appointments. Life enrichment programming includes outings, activities, and events based on resident input, giving residents structured opportunities to participate beyond the home. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living in the community.

Valerie Campbell serves as the administrator. Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels, including memory care or short-term respite care, within one community.

Price range $2,500 - $3,150/Month

Contact Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing

Overview of Massey Springs Senior Living

Massey Springs Senior Living in Bowling Green, Kentucky, accommodates 34 residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. Independent living focuses on a private residence paired with community services, whereas assisted living adds personal aid for routines like bathing, dressing, and taking medications. The memory care wing maintains a secured environment with continuous supervision to protect individuals prone to wandering.

Administrator Abby Coursey oversees this smaller setting, which helps staff foster familiar connections with every resident. Having multiple levels of support under one roof enables individuals to adjust their care plans naturally if their health needs change.

Families considering an intimate community with adaptable care options can get in touch with Massey Springs Senior Living to explore living arrangements.

Contact Massey Springs Senior Living

Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green

Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green celebrates purposeful living, which is why they ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, the family-owned community knows the importance of getting together and understanding everyone’s uniqueness. Arcadia Senior Living practices a service centered on values, the staff ensures that seniors cultivate individual growth in a community that is warm and welcoming. 

As an active member of CARE – Coalition for Active Resident Engagement members, residents participate in daily activities and exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle.  Other essential features include an all-day cafe, chef-prepared meals in the dining room, a beauty salon, and a full-service salon on-site; services include housekeeping and linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services.

Contact Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green

Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

Dominion Senior Living of Richmond provides assisted living and memory care services in Richmond, Kentucky. Led by Executive Director Donna Agee, the community features 84 beds within a two-story building and offers both studio and one-bedroom apartment options for older adults seeking private accommodations with access to supportive care.

A strong emphasis is placed on healthcare coordination through services such as medication management, diabetes support, monthly wellness assessments, and in-house laboratory services. The care team works closely with physicians and pharmacies, while a medical director oversees clinical operations to help ensure continuity of care as residents’ needs change.

Residents also benefit from transportation assistance, fitness opportunities, and recreational programs that encourage an active and engaged lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed interiors with high ceilings and comfortable furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere, and pet-friendly policies allow older adults to remain with their companion animals.

Located about two and a half miles from Baptist Health Richmond Allergy & Asthma, the community offers convenient access to nearby healthcare resources. The surrounding area has limited walkability, making transportation helpful for most errands and appointments. With both assisted living and memory care available, residents can access additional support without leaving the community as their care needs evolve.

Contact Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

The Willows at Citation

1376 Silver Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
Overview of The Willows at Citation

The Willows at Citation provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Lexington, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Located in the Griffin Gate neighborhood, the community has 19 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio housing provides a single private living space. Residents may keep pets, and total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time counted for each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Contact The Willows at Citation

Overview of Willowbrook Healthcare

Willowbrook Healthcare is a nursing home in Carlisle, KY, offering skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. It may suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs secure, supervised care.

Willowbrook Healthcare opened in 2024 and has 104 beds. Roy Baber serves as administrator, and Willowbrook Healthcare Group operates the community. The size and newer opening are useful details for families weighing the setting and available capacity.

Residents can choose between semi-private and private rooms. A shared room offers companionship, while a private room gives one resident their own space. Rehabilitation services bring therapy to the community, and the salon and outdoor courtyard offer places for grooming and time outside. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with grab bars support residents who use mobility aids.

A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that may allow some independent trips without arranging a car or ride.

Contact Willowbrook Healthcare

Overview of Falmouth Personal Care Home

Offering assisted living and memory care, Falmouth Personal Care Home, is an assisted living community in Falmouth, Kentucky, with 27 licensed beds. The community is also located in a relatively walkable area with a Walk Score of 52, which allows residents to access some errands and services on foot. Medication management, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and laundry services are also offered to enrich residents’ daily living. 24-hour support is also available to meet residents’ needs throughout the day.

Social events and wellness programs are conducted to promote socialization and help residents maintain their holistic well-being. Private and shared rooms are also available in a single-story setting, ensuring residents can rest comfortably and move around safely. Its location in Falmouth is also near a variety of dining options, shops, and local amenities, allowing convenient access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community can be an ideal option for senior living in Kentucky, especially with its specialized services for those living with cognitive conditions and individualized approach to care.

Contact Falmouth Personal Care Home, LLC

Overview of Windsor Gardens Senior Living

Windsor Gardens Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Georgetown, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to secured memory care within the same community.

With 19 beds, Windsor Gardens is a smaller community. Staff and residents can get to know each other, and housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom layouts and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring them when they move in; TG Murray serves as the administrator.

Contact Windsor Gardens Senior Living

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