Page 15 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. 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.
Dominion of Florence
MC
AL
Florence
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 83
Rank #153 / 155
Yes
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 41
Rank #61 / 172
-
Highgrove at Tates Creek
MC
AL
IL
Lexington
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 83
Rank #63 / 155
No-Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)
Forest View
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Baralto)
-No
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 41
Rank #70 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Mount Washington
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 83
Rank #22 / 155
No
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 41
Rank #110 / 172
-
Venture Home
MC
AL
Paintsville
-No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #48 / 172
Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Trinity Station Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
Flatwoods
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 83
Rank #139 / 155
No
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #95 / 172
-
Creekside on Bardstown
MC
AL
RC
Louisville
88
Facility 88
KY AVG 83
Rank #67 / 155
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #101 / 172
Assisted Living Community (56), Dementia Care (32)
Maplebrook Village Owensboro Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Owensboro
-No
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 41
Rank #75 / 172
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ashton Grove
MC
AL
IL
Georgetown
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #105 / 155
Yes
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 41
Rank #152 / 172
-
Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville
MC
AL
Louisville
-Yes
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #115 / 172
Studio / Alcove / 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 179 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Dominion of Florence

Experience a heartfelt senior living experience in Northern Kentucky. Situated conveniently near Merchants Square, Dominion Senior Living of Florence is a retirement community that caters to seniors in Florence, Kentucky. The community features a serene courtyard adorned with picnic areas, walking paths, sensory gardens, and engaging games for residents to relish.

Embracing a homely environment, this two-story residence presents thoughtfully designed apartments including two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio options tailored to meet the unique needs of senior residents. Dominion of Florence takes pride in offering the gift of vibrant senior living to the Florence community. Discover a place where senior living becomes a cherished gift, where comfort, community, and care intertwine seamlessly. 

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Highgrove at Tates Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lexington, KY. Independent living provides private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The community has 89 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. Independent living starts at $2,975, assisted living at $3,950, and memory care at $7,949. The separate rates reflect the selected care level, with memory care including a secured, supervised setting. Having all three primary care levels in one community may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community.

Residents have access to a fitness center, beauty salon, theater, library, chapel, and club room, creating places for exercise, personal care, entertainment, reading, worship, and group activities. The sky terrace and patio with a fire pit offer designated outdoor areas, while scheduled transportation supports participation in outings and activities. Dining is served in the bistro, pub, and dining room, and programs include social, educational, and recreational activities along with a short term memory care program. Stephanie Edwards serves as the administrator.

$3,950/Month

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Overview of Forest View

Peacefully set in the idyllic neighborhood of Lexington, KY, Forest View is a blissful haven that offers independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 62+, providing affordable and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24/7 emergency response systems and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Restaurant trips are also provided, so residents can enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. For residents’ convenience, transportation services are available. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation

Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Mount Washington, Kentucky. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing residential support with licensed nursing care, while hospice supports end of life needs and memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs short term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing support, including someone living with dementia.

Short term rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services support a resident who needs to regain function after an illness, injury, or hospitalization. Long term care and dementia care are also available for residents who need ongoing support rather than a temporary stay. There are 122 beds.

Medicare and Medicaid are accepted for eligible covered care, and private pay is available for families paying directly. Sherrie Wathen serves as administrator, and Green Meadows Snf Operations operates the community. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Contact Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation

Venture Home

610 Fm Stafford Ave, Paintsville, KY 41240
Overview of Venture Home

Conveniently located in the harmonious setting of Paintsville, KY, Venture Home is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and linens are also taken care of, so residents can maintain independence without hassles.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining with freshly prepared, delicious, and healthy dining options. Medication management is also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. With its warm and nurturing environment, residents can keep their peace of mind and make the most of their best years

Contact Venture Home

Overview of Trinity Station Retirement Community

Trinity Station Retirement Community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Flatwoods, Kentucky. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community means a resident whose needs grow may move to another level without leaving the community or starting over socially. Trinity Station Retirement Community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time. The community has 28 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100 and depends on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride; Nancy Bailey serves as administrator.

Contact Trinity Station Retirement Community

Overview of Creekside on Bardstown

Creekside on Bardstown in Louisville, KY, offers assisted living and memory care. Respite care rides on the same license, and there are 88 beds. Assisted living takes on dressing, medication management, and bathing, while memory care puts a resident liable to wander inside a secured setting under supervision.

A short stay covers a usual caregiver’s travel, recovery, or other obligations. Because the three levels are here together, somebody moving from daily help to supervised memory care is not moving house as well. A family wanting short-term cover has somewhere to ask.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services are named, as are Scheduled Transportation, Restaurant-Style Dining, and Beauty Salon / Barber. An animal is allowed to come. Thirty-four is the Walk Score, car-dependent, so a car or a ride does the errands. Jennifer Moran holds the administrator’s job.

Contact Creekside on Bardstown

Overview of Maplebrook Village Owensboro Senior Living

At two-forty-one Friendship Drive, Maplebrook Village sits in Owensboro, Kentucky, as a single-story community built around one- and two-bedroom garden homes, some with a den, some with an enclosed patio. It reads more like a quiet residential street than an institution, and the floor plan choices back that up.

The walk score here is 45. That’s “somewhat walkable,” which is a fair way of saying you can stroll to a few things but you’re still going to want your car keys most days. Dining spots, shops, banks, and medical offices are all a short drive out, not a long haul, so errands don’t eat the whole afternoon.

What this place is really built for is independence without the maintenance headache. No property taxes to track, no roof to worry about, just the floor plan and the neighborhood. That’s the whole pitch, structurally speaking, before you even get to lifestyle extras.

What’s solid is the setting itself, a low-maintenance, single-story community with real floor-plan variety in a walkable-enough pocket of Owensboro. For someone who wants their own space and fewer chores, not a higher level of clinical care, that’s a straightforward fit.

Contact Maplebrook Village Owensboro Senior Living

Ashton Grove

115 Ashton Grove Path, Georgetown, KY 40324
Overview of Ashton Grove

Ashton Grove is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility with 60 beds in Georgetown, KY. Independent living caters to self-sufficient residents, assisted living helps with routine daily tasks, and memory care offers dedicated supervision for cognitive needs. Combining these options under one roof allows residents to adjust their support level easily over time.

Community amenities feature an outdoor patio and terrace, a salon, and a restaurant-style dining setup. Residents can participate in social, spiritual, and educational programs, with scheduled transportation provided for off-site events and outings. Pets are welcome throughout the property.

Prospective representatives looking into long-term or short-term options can contact the community to request pricing details or schedule a guided walkthrough of the area.

Starting Price $5,450/Month

Contact Ashton Grove

Overview of Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville

Live a worry-free retirement at Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville, a distinguished community in Louisville, KY, offering assisted living. A respectful and well-trained team provides exceptional care for residents’ unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also has licensed nurses around the clock who oversee residents’ healthcare needs.

Residents have fun with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating residents’ special diets, delicious and well-balanced meals are served according to their dietary needs and preferences. With its top-notch services and dedicated care, residents have the finest retirement experience.

Contact Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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