Page 13 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. 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.
Scottsville Manor
MC
AL
Scottsville
40
Facility 40
KY AVG 83
Rank #129 / 155
No
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 172
Private / Shared Rooms
Morning Pointe of Richmond Senior Living
MC
AL
Richmond
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 83
Rank #126 / 155
Yes
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 41
Rank #123 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsor Gardens of Georgetown
MC
AL
Georgetown
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 83
Rank #125 / 155
No
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 41
Rank #3 / 172
-
Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fordsville
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 155
No
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 41
Rank #145 / 172
-
Celebration Villa of Summit Hills
MC
AL
RC
Crestview Hills
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 83
Rank #74 / 155
Yes
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 41
Rank #152 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of Owensboro
MC
AL
Owensboro
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 83
Rank #112 / 155
Yes
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 41
Rank #156 / 172
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morning Pointe of Frankfort
MC
AL
Frankfort
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 83
Rank #119 / 155
Yes
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 41
Rank #145 / 172
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer‘s Center of Excellence, Frankfort
MC
AL
Frankfort
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 83
Rank #132 / 155
Yes
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 41
Rank #145 / 172
Studio
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell
MC
AL
Russell (Ashland)
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 83
Rank #122 / 155
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #158 / 172
Studio / Suite
Oak Ridge Retirement Center
MC
AL
IL
RC
Madisonville
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 83
Rank #136 / 155
No
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 41
Rank #19 / 172
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Overview of Scottsville Manor

Scottsville Manor provides assisted living and memory care in Scottsville, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while residents keep a private or shared room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels allows a resident’s support to increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 40 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Private rooms provide a single living space, while shared rooms may suit someone who wants a companion or is moving with another person. Scottsville Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily care or a secured memory care setting, especially when remaining in one community as needs change matters to the family.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Richmond Senior Living

Administered by Cristal Winkler, Morning Pointe of Richmond Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Richmond, Kentucky. It’s about 2.2 miles from downtown in Madison County. The single-story community is designed to create a home-like setting, keeping residents close to shared spaces and everyday activities.

The 42-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 260 to 630 square feet. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 27. Most errands and appointments require a vehicle, but a few nearby services can be reached on foot.

Residents receive personalized care around the clock, including medication assistance, medication reminders, and regular wellness checks from staff. On-site amenities include pharmacy services, walking trails, exercise equipment, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs. Pets can stay with residents during their stay.

Daily life includes lifelong learning opportunities, cognitive activities, group outings, and volunteer and community projects that help residents stay connected with the Richmond community. These programs create a setting centered on routine, individualized care, and meaningful social engagement for residents in assisted living and memory care.

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Overview of Windsor Gardens of Georgetown

Windsor Gardens of Georgetown provides assisted living and memory care in Georgetown, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 43 beds. It is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 83 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Structured daily routines give memory care residents a consistent schedule to follow, while Tg Murray serves as administrator and Carrie Johnson is the director.

Contact Windsor Gardens of Georgetown

Overview of Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 67 bed nursing home in Fordsville, Kentucky, offering memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides supervised support for residents living with dementia, while skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock.

Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom support for someone with a serious illness. Respite care offers a short term stay for a resident whose family caregiver needs time away, making it an option when that caregiver needs a break without ending the person’s care arrangement.

Rehabilitation services support restorative work, while wound care and physician visits address ongoing clinical needs. Medication management, dietary and nutritional counseling, and vision and dental care support medication routines, nutrition related needs, and personal health services.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed payment routes. Total nurse staffing is 3h 3m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Kristy Huffman serves as the administrator, and Fordsville Opco operates the community.

Contact Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Celebration Villa of Summit Hills

Celebration Villa of Summit Hills in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, features assisted living, secured memory care, and temporary respite stays. The 83-bed campus accommodates fluctuating care requirements, featuring floor plans that range from studios to two-bedroom apartments suitable for individuals or couples.

Administrator Christina Newman oversees operations. On-site perks feature a salon, central courtyards, a front porch with rocking chairs, a pergola, pet-friendly living, and structured Life Enrichment Programming. Scheduled transportation assistance helps residents attend outside errands and trips.

Older adults considering local housing choices with structured activities can reach out to Celebration Villa of Summit Hills to explore current floor plan options and schedule a facility tour.

Price range $3,250 - $4,550/Month

Contact Celebration Villa of Summit Hills

Overview of Cedarhurst of Owensboro

Cedarhurst of Owensboro is small. It’s a single-story building with 56 beds, located at 1900 Pleasant Valley Rd in Owensboro, Kentucky. You can pick from a suite, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom space. That means a family can choose a room that actually fits the person moving in, not just whatever’s open.

You’ll want a car here. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 9, which means it’s car-dependent. Grabbing groceries or getting to an appointment means driving, not walking.

Nurses are on site all day and all night. The community also offers rehab services and respite care. Together, these cover a lot of situations. Maybe someone is healing after a fall or surgery. Maybe a family caregiver just needs a short break. Either way, medical support is close by.

Things stay busy day to day. There are programs and events every day, and meals are served all day through full-service dining. Residents can spend time outside in the landscaped courtyards without leaving the property. Scheduled transportation is available for trips off-site. Pets are welcome too, so residents don’t have to give up a dog or cat to move in.

Assisted living starts at $5,400 a month. Taken as a whole, this is a smaller community built around steady staffing and a set daily routine, not size or extras. For many families, that’s the whole appeal: less scale, more consistent care.

$5,400/Month

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Frankfort

Morning Pointe of Frankfort offers assisted living and memory care in Frankfort, Kentucky. It sits about 3.1 miles from downtown. The building has one floor and 48 beds. Residents can choose from studio, alcove, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units. Room sizes run from about 260 to 630 square feet. Amber Stansberry runs the facility as administrator.

Most people here need a car to get around. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 18, which means it’s car-dependent. Quick errands usually mean a drive, not a walk.

Licensed nurses and CNAs are on staff around the clock. Nurses handle medication and watch over each resident’s health. Staff also help residents move between a bed and a chair, so people get support without giving up their independence. Respite care is offered too, for families who need short-term help.

Staff walk residents to meals and events each day. They also handle incontinence care as part of regular support. The kitchen can serve meals with no added salt or less sugar for residents who need it. A program called Life Enrichment Activities fills the day with things to do. The community also offers fitness options, recreation, and rides for residents who need to get somewhere. Pets are welcome here too.

Contact Morning Pointe of Frankfort

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer‘s Center of Excellence, Frankfort

The sister home of the Morning Pointe community, The Lantern at Morning Pointe is a trusted memory care home program and activities designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The Lantern is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living in a nurturing environment.

Expect nothing but quality regarding their services: management promotes independence for its residents while receiving full daily support. Other community services include housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and specialized memory care programs and activities. 

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer‘s Center of Excellence, Frankfort

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell offers assisted living and memory care in Russell, Kentucky. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 44 beds, with studio and suite housing. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Holly Linn-McComas serves as the administrator.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell

Overview of Oak Ridge Retirement Center

Oak Ridge Retirement Center in Madisonville, Kentucky, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations, whereas assisted living assists with personal daily routines. Memory care provides a secured environment with continuous supervision, and respite care offers temporary stays when home caregivers need time off.

Administrator Mary Lyn Troop oversees this 33-bed community. Daily amenities include restaurant-style dining, an on-site salon, fitness activities, and planned social programs. Residents benefit from a 70 walk score location that allows some errands on foot, alongside staff assistance with local transportation.

Families considering progressive care options or temporary respite stays can reach out to Oak Ridge Retirement Center to review current openings or schedule a tour.

Contact Oak Ridge Retirement Center

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