Page 4 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Wesley Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville (Highview)
107
Facility 107
KY AVG 83
Rank #37 / 155
Yes
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 41
Rank #172 / 172
Comprehensive Personal Care (39), NF (Nursing Facility) (68)-A+4
Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Mayfield
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 83
Rank #41 / 155
No
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 41
Rank #40 / 172
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Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 83
Rank #19 / 155
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #80 / 172
NF (Nursing Facility) (128)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-3
Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Somerset
166
Facility 166
KY AVG 83
Rank #10 / 155
No
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 41
Rank #112 / 172
NF (Nursing Facility) (166)1-3
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Hodgenville
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 83
Rank #15 / 155
No
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 41
Rank #68 / 172
--A+5
Carmel Manor
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Thomas
175
Facility 175
KY AVG 83
Rank #8 / 155
No
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #101 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-1
Liberty Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Lexington (Danby Corners)
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 83
Rank #155 / 155
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #158 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 11
Rank #10 / 64
A+-
Magnolia Springs Louisville
MC
AL
NH
Louisville
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 83
Rank #147 / 155
Yes
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 41
Rank #89 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 11
Rank #19 / 64
A+-
Bluegrass Assisted Living at Bardstown
MC
AL
Bardstown (East Bardstown)
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 83
Rank #128 / 155
Yes
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 41
Rank #168 / 172
Behavioral Health (21), Dementia Care (20)
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 11
Rank #14 / 64
A+-
Harmony at Tucker Station
MC
AL
IL
Louisville
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 83
Rank #58 / 155
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 41
Rank #77 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 11
Rank #29 / 64
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Carmel Manor

100 Carmel Manor Road, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Overview of Carmel Manor

Carmel Manor is a nursing home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving a resident a time-limited care option focused on recovery. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. Carmel Manor has 175 beds, which means more residents, more staff, and more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 7m per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time for each resident.

Jena Quinn-Sexton serves as the administrator. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid matters to families whose savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay means paying directly, and a Walk Score of 34 places Carmel Manor in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need a car or a ride for most errands.

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Overview of Magnolia Springs Louisville

Situated in Louisville, KY, Magnolia Springs Louisville is an inviting senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. Discover a finely crafted floor plan that best fits your style and needs with an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. Specialized care services that are catered to your unique needs are available with the help of a full-time licensed nurse and welcoming care team trained to provide various assistance.

The community offers the highest quality care in a small, intimate environment that fosters a home-like atmosphere and a true sense of family. Here, residents are kept safe with regular wellness checks and emergency response systems installed for personal safety and peace of mind. Plenty of opportunities for socializing and enjoyment are provided by an array of interesting activities and amenities. These include restaurant-style dining, a bistro cafe, salon, fully-equipped health club, theater room, and more. Whatever your interests are, you’ll find something that’ll spark joy and happiness in you.

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Overview of Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, situated in the picturesque town of Somerset, Kentucky, dedicates itself to providing compassionate and expert care for seniors. Whether residents require short-term rehabilitation, long-term support, or specialized memory care, Somerwoods remains committed to enhancing their quality of life.

The center supports those with dementia through its dedicated Memory Care Units. For individuals recovering from acute illnesses or accidents, Somerwoods offers 24/7 care and rehabilitation. Elderly residents and individuals with chronic conditions benefit from continuous skilled nursing care. Whether residents are recuperating from a short-term stay or embarking on a senior care journey, Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands ready to provide quality care in a compassionate environment.

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Overview of Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center opened about a year ago on Scottsville Rd in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which makes it one of the newer nursing homes in the area rather than an established one. It runs 128 beds, and right now 123 of them are filled. A 96% occupancy rate this early in a facility’s life says something: demand caught up fast.

The average resident here stays about 115 days, a stretch that points toward short-to-mid-term rehab and recovery more than permanent long-term placement. Getting around the neighborhood mostly means driving, Walk Score 43, somewhat walkable, so a car still handles most errands.

RNs put in about 47 minutes per resident per day, LPNs close to 45 minutes, and nurse aides over two hours, all adding up to roughly three hours and 37 minutes of total nursing care daily. That’s a fairly standard split for a facility this size, with aide-level care doing the heavy lifting, as it typically does in skilled nursing settings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so the payment path isn’t a single narrow lane.

Beyond the clinical side, residents have a formal voice here: an active resident council and a regular resident group both meet to weigh in on policy and care quality, and the facility runs its own state-approved Nurse Aide Training program on-site. State inspections have tended to center on medication management and infection prevention and control rather than broader systemic issues.

Greenwood SNF Operations LLC runs the facility. Between the fast ramp to near-full occupancy, the structured resident-input programs, and a staffing mix built for short-stay rehabilitation, this reads as a newer facility finding its footing quickly while giving residents more say than a typical skilled nursing home offers.

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Overview of Sunrise Manor Nursing Home

Sunrise Manor Nursing Home offers nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that setting.

Sunrise Manor Nursing Home opened in 1967 and has 137 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time per resident. The range of care services can support residents who need ongoing nursing care, dementia support, or comfort-focused care.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. LP Hodgenville operates the community, and Joseph Vance serves as administrator.

A physician is on site five days a week, allowing residents to receive physician visits within the community on those days. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place at the community, while salon services provide hair care on site. A wheelchair-accessible van supports activities and outings for residents who use wheelchairs, and the patio, porch, and courtyard provide outdoor areas. The area has a Walk Score of 47, making it car-dependent because most errands require a car or a ride; for a resident who no longer drives, routine errands therefore require access to transportation.

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Wesley Manor

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219
Overview of Wesley Manor

Wesley Manor is a single-story, 107-bed nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky, sitting about 14.6 miles out from the city center. A Walk Score of 2 puts this firmly in car-dependent territory. Most errands and outings here mean getting in the car.

Occupancy runs around 83%, with 88 of 107 beds filled at any given time. The average stay stretches out to 1,032 days, and that number tells you something on its own. This is a facility built primarily for long-term nursing care, not a quick in-and-out recovery stop.

Care here covers both short-term rehab and skilled nursing, backed by physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy. Nursing hours land at 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident each day.

Pets are welcome, and fitness and recreation programs give residents ways to stay active day to day. Inspections at nursing homes like this one tend to circle back to a handful of steady categories, resident rights and infection prevention among them. That is standard across the board, not specific to one visit.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families have more than one route for covering costs.

Wesley Manor reads as a facility built around long-term nursing care first. A real rehab track sits alongside that, for residents working through physical, speech, or occupational recovery along the way.

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Overview of Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Mayfield, Kentucky. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness, and respite care offers a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time without moving to a different community. Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation has 104 beds and is 97% occupied, meaning nearly all beds are currently in use. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Rehabilitation services include hydrotherapy and programs for postsurgical, orthopedic, cardiac, post stroke, wound management, and medication and IV management needs. These services support recovery as well as ongoing clinical care. Residents can also receive beauty and barber services within the community.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. The area has a Walk Score of 56 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Hughes Ash serves as the administrator, and Beck Mayfield Ky Opco operates the community.

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Liberty Ridge

701 Liberty Ridge Ln, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Liberty Ridge

Tucked in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Liberty Ridge Senior Living offers seniors an elevated lifestyle through its array of living options, including independent living floor plans and assisted living homes. The community is distinguished by its commitment to tailoring services to the unique preferences of each resident, allowing for personalized recovery and a life lived to the fullest. Their offerings encompass daily wellness checks, assistance with medication management, incontinence care, and specialized memory care.

Positioned across 30 acres of picturesque bluegrass country, Liberty Ridge presents an array of features to enrich residents’ lives. With hiking trails and a fitness room, the community encourages an active lifestyle. Amenities such as resident transportation, a beauty and barber shop, a library, a general store, and more create a comfortable and convenient environment. Furthermore, a range of services, from guest parking and housekeeping to private cleaning services, complement an abundance of activities like yoga, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. Liberty Ridge stands as a testament to quality living in the heart of Kentucky.

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Overview of Bluegrass Assisted Living at Bardstown

Welcome to Bluegrass Assisted Living, nestled in Bardstown, Kentucky, where seniors find a supportive and nurturing community. Located in Bardstown, serving the greater Louisville area, Bluegrass Assisted Living is deeply committed to enriching the lives of older adults and fostering a fulfilling and supportive environment. This compassionate haven offers specialized services in both assisted living and memory care. At Bluegrass Assisted Living, the journey of caring for residents and understanding the unique rewards and challenges it brings is treasured. The devoted staff takes pride in creating tailored care plans, ensuring each resident feels comforted and engaged, and experiences many moments of joy.

Daily activities are thoughtfully designed to cater to residents’ diverse needs and preferences, promoting an engaging lifestyle. Bluegrass Assisted Living also takes dining seriously, serving three wholesome, home-cooked meals daily, complemented by delightful snacks. The apartments feature private bathrooms, safety support bars, convenient kitchenettes, and weekly housekeeping services. Well-trained caregivers deliver compassionate care, honoring each resident’s uniqueness.

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Overview of Harmony at Tucker Station

Harmony at Tucker Station occupies 12523 Taylorsville Rd in Louisville, a 92-bed community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It has been operating six years. The Walk Score is 44, so a car handles most errands, though some services are reachable on foot. Norton Healthcare is 1.38 miles out. Chris Peterson is the administrator.

The unit structure is specific: 64 behavioral health units and 28 dedicated dementia care units, totaling 92. Floor plans run from studio to two-bedroom layouts, with room sizes between 331 and 1,235 square feet. That range accommodates a wide span of resident needs and space preferences. The facility runs 24-hour staffing and nursing services, with on-site physical and occupational therapy, respite care, and transportation to routine health appointments built into the service model.

On the lifestyle side, the amenity list is genuinely full. A movie theater, bistro, library, game room, and walking path are all on-site. Dining is chef-prepared and restaurant-style. The activity calendar includes fitness programming and memory retention activities. Pets are allowed. Laundry services are available.

Harmony at Tucker Station is a state-licensed assisted living community. With a purpose-built split between behavioral health and dementia care capacity, on-site therapy, and around-the-clock staffing, the facility is structured for residents whose care needs go beyond basic assisted living.

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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