Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Calhoun, KY, is committed to revolutionizing nursing home facilities through its resident-centered healthcare services. As part of Signature HealthCARE’s Hometown facilities, Riverside focuses on individualized clinical programming. Their mission extends beyond healthcare to include personalized spirituality and quality-of-life initiatives that contribute to the well-being of its residents.
The facility boasts a comprehensive range of services, including 7-day-a-week admissions and specialized care options like IV administration, pain and nutrition management, and wound care. By offering such a broad spectrum of services, Riverside addresses the multifaceted needs of its multi-ethnic, multi-cultural community.
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Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care stands out in Lexington by offering a cottage-style community instead of one big building. Located at 191 Leestown Center Way, about 2.3 miles from the city center, it comprises five single-story cottages, each housing private one-bedroom apartments. This smaller-scale approach creates an intimate setting where residents thrive in contained environments with consistent attention to their daily needs.
The home caters to occupants needing memory care, assisted living, or respite services. A staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 8 means they receive diligent support all day. This lower ratio is particularly crucial in memory care, where maintaining daily routines and personal familiarity bolsters resident well-being and helps staff provide attentive, personalized care rather than generic oversight. Dining is straightforward and home-focused: three meals daily plus snacks featuring simple, familiar entrees instead of formal restaurant-style service. The cottages include security features standard to communities supporting occupants who may wander, a vital safeguard in memory care settings. Daily life centers around the cottages, as the surrounding car-dependent neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 23, so a car is needed for most errands and activities. For residents and families, this means the facility’s interior environment and programming become the core of daily engagement.
The cottage model paired with the low staffing ratio and dual focus on memory care and assisted living makes Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care a pragmatic choice for families wanting a smaller, quieter setting where personalized routines and familiar faces matter most.
The license at Cardinal Landing Memory Care in Bowling Green, KY, accounts for memory care and respite care. A secured setting under supervision is the shape memory care takes where wandering has become a real possibility. Respite covers a stretch when the person usually doing the caring needs time away.
Thirty-one beds keeps this small, and staff and residents get the chance to know one another. A garden is among the amenities, along with a fitness center, a Community Kitchen, dining, activities, and outings.
Somebody with dementia who needs looking after, or a family wanting a short stretch of cover, is who the place answers. Amanda Seegmiller is the administrator.
Green Meadows Health Care Center is a nursing home in Mt Washington, KY, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, and hospice care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support, while memory care offers supervision for a resident living with dementia. Hospice palliative care focuses on comfort, and the range of services may suit someone who needs both nursing support and memory care or hospice care.
The home has 122 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can apply to covered skilled care, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.
Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support recovery work for residents who need temporary care after an illness or procedure. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Residents can visit the on-site beauty shop, spend time in the courtyard and gazebo, and join recreation programs that include musical entertainment, special events, crafts, and games.
Discover the charm and warmth of Heritage Place in Owensboro, KY, a haven of relaxed senior living, offering assisted living and healthcare services. The community features spacious and inviting floor plans suitable for every stage of life. Committed to the holistic well-being of residents, the community nurtures the body, mind, and spirit, supporting a continuum of care for every step of each resident’s journey.
Experience gracious hospitality in a beautiful building, where enriching experiences are plentiful, nutritious dining is made delicious, and onsite healthcare services help promote resident wellness. Explore its amazing common spaces and meet new companions along the way. At Heritage Place, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence wherein seniors are assured of a secure and worthwhile living experience.
Massey Springs Senior Living is an elegant community considered one of the premier near Bowling. The faith-based atmosphere ensures a kind of service delivered with compassion and kindness; this way, residents can feel a sense of true belonging in their newfound home. Massey Springs is the ideal home for seniors who wish to have an enriching and engaging experience.
Massey Springs focuses on memory care and assisted living services– personal care plan, restaurant-style dining, an in-house registered dietician, housekeeping services, medicational management, and personal support available.
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community offers a comfortable and friendly living space for seniors. The community takes care of yard work and daily chores, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters: faith, family, friendships, and healthy living. Liberty Ridge provides various lifestyle options, including Assisted Living and Memory Care Apartments, as well as Independent Living Garden Homes.
The Assisted Living Apartments offer a perfect balance of independence and nearby assistance for older adults. Residents enjoy three restaurant-style meals per day, weekly housekeeping, cable, WiFi, and other convenient amenities that enhance their daily lives. The Memory Care “Neighborhood” provides personalized attention and guidance for individuals with memory loss, early-stage Alzheimer’s, and dementia. Trained professionals ensure a nurturing and fulfilling environment for residents, allowing them to spend quality time with their loved ones. For those seeking Independent Living, Easy Living Garden Homes are available, featuring two bedrooms with two baths, complete with appliances including a washer and dryer. These homes also offer a finished garage, vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen, fully landscaped yards, wall-to-wall carpeting, and an all-season sunroom.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Genesis Health of Ashland, a distinct community in Ashland, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Focusing on those with cognitive conditions, the community ensures residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents can maintain their independence without hassles with a kind team, helping with their daily living activities and chores.
With a carefully planned calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort and convenience in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing setting.
Make the most of your best years at The Laurels, Inc., a blissful retreat in Harlan, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Regular housekeeping, linen, and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.









