Page 5 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
Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Calhoun
79
Facility 79
KY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 155
No
29
Facility 29
KY AVG 41
Rank #114 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #16 / 132
-3
Creekside On Bardstown
MC
AL
RC
Louisville (Bon Air)
88
Facility 88
KY AVG 83
Rank #67 / 155
Yes
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #30 / 172
Studio / Suite-A+-
Bluegrass Assisted Living at Elizabethtown
MC
AL
Elizabethtown
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 83
Rank #144 / 155
No
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 41
Rank #94 / 172
-
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 11
Rank #13 / 64
A+-
Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Pikeville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 83
Rank #38 / 155
No
71
Facility 71
KY AVG 41
Rank #16 / 172
-1-5
Pine Meadows Post Acute
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Mason Headly)
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 155
No
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 41
Rank #110 / 172
-1-3
Hallmark House Memory Care
MC
Prospect
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 83
Rank #137 / 155
No
71
Facility 71
KY AVG 41
Rank #16 / 172
Apartment--1
StoryPoint Prospect
MC
AL
RC
Prospect
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 83
Rank #63 / 155
Yes
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 41
Rank #70 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A--
Preston Greens Senior Living
MC
AL
Lexington
124
Facility 124
KY AVG 83
Rank #21 / 155
Yes
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A-
Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Shelbyville
58
Facility 58
KY AVG 83
Rank #111 / 155
No
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 41
Rank #40 / 172
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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 Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center

Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Calhoun, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer ongoing residential care with licensed nursing support. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, making the community suitable for families who need temporary support.

The center has 79 beds. Rehabilitation services support recovery and therapy within the community, while the Clinical Services, Care Navigation, and Life Enrichment programs address clinical needs, help coordinate care, and provide structured activities. On site, podiatry, dental, optometry, and audiology services give residents access to several types of specialty care at the facility.

Private rooms provide a single resident living space, and weekly religious services representing multiple denominations are available for residents who wish to attend. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Logan Midkiff serves as administrator, and LP Calhoun operates the center. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time assigned per resident across the facility.

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Overview of Creekside on Bardstown

Located in a bustling area in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, Creekside on Bardstown is a dynamic senior living community that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. Residents are offered well-appointed studio apartments with spacious floor plans, as well as shared companion suites to accommodate various lifestyle needs for easier provision of care should they need it. The community offers round the clock supervision and care combined with a 24/7 emergency response system for a safe and secure environment.

Residents here enjoy an active lifestyle and a daily life filled with fun and enjoyment thanks to the community’s wide array of activities, amenities, and services that promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The community also offers onsite therapies, restaurant-style dining, and transportation to scheduled doctor appointments to help residents live comfortably and conveniently. At Creekside on Bardstown, residents are guaranteed to live the life they desire with the support of a compassionate care team and nurturing community.

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Overview of Bluegrass Assisted Living at Elizabethtown

Bluegrass Assisted Living at Elizabethtown provides assisted living and memory care in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can continue within the same community.

There are 23 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Melissa Smith serves as the administrator. The Walk Score is 37, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Bluegrass Assisted Living at Elizabethtown

Overview of Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center

Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing home in Pikeville, Kentucky, offering hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing care and support for residents with complex health needs, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life, and the range of services can suit someone whose care needs change over time.

Opened in 1970, the center has 106 beds. Rehabilitation services support residents recovering after hospitalization, including those receiving posthospital skilled nursing care. A salon and spa provides personal grooming services on site, while multidenominational weekly religious services are available for residents who want to participate in worship.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care, and Lanna Roberts serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 71, the area falls in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Pine Meadows Post Acute

Pine Meadows Post Acute offers nursing home support, skilled nursing services, memory care, hospice care, and respite stays in the Mason Headly neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky. Dedicated memory care programming provides supervised accommodations for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who are prone to wandering, while hospice programs deliver end-of-life support and respite options offer temporary relief for primary caregivers.

Pine Meadows Residence Opco operates the 120-bed facility alongside administrator Tanner Tippetts. Daily care reports reflect an average of 2 hours and 38 minutes of direct nursing time assigned per resident. Registered dietitians manage meal plans to meet individual therapeutic and dietary requirements. Situated in a location with a 31 walk score, neighborhood errands rely on vehicular transit.

Individuals exploring long-term nursing, specialized memory support, or temporary respite care can connect with Pine Meadows Post Acute to ask about open beds, discuss financial options, or set up a guided tour. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Contact Pine Meadows Post Acute

Hallmark House Memory Care

10301 Coneflower Ln, Prospect, KY 40059
Overview of Hallmark House Memory Care

Hallmark House Memory Care is a dedicated community in Prospect, KY, that specializes in memory care. Those with memory loss receive top-notch care for their unique needs through the community’s medical model approach, provided around the clock. The community also promotes a supportive and secure environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

To enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences, stimulating programs and enriching activities, including games and light exercises, are conducted. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also available. Occupational and speech therapy are also provided five days a week. With its specialized care and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed a worry-free retirement.

Starting Price $7,000/Month

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Overview of StoryPoint Prospect

An 89-bed assisted living community on Carslaw Court in Prospect, Kentucky, is StoryPoint Prospect. It supplies three care levels: assisted living, memory care, and respite services. The two-story building caters to residents across studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, providing flexibility for varying needs and desires.

The Prospect location scores 46 on the Walk Score scale, indicating somewhat walkable surroundings where reachable on foot are some nearby services, but most activities and errands demand transportation. This residential setting may attract families seeking a quieter neighborhood environment instead of a busy commercial area. StoryPoint Prospect serves older adults needing support with daily activities: bathing, dressing, and medication management, while encouraging independence. Its memory care offerings provide specialized support for occupants experiencing cognitive decline, and respite care allows for short-term stays for momentary relief and recovery.

An on-site visit by families considering StoryPoint Prospect is the best way to evaluate its daily rhythms, dining options, activities, and care quality. Conversing directly with staff about staffing levels, specialized programs, pricing, and specific amenities will help determine if the community matches a dearest one’s needs.

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Preston Greens Senior Living

1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Preston Greens Senior Living

Located 6.5 miles south of the city center, Preston Greens Senior Living is a 124-bed assisted living and memory care community whose operations are overseen by administrator Tammy Muffley in the Hamburg Area of Lexington. It sits at 1825 Little Herb Way and offers apartment-style living with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans spanning 344 to 911 square feet. Pets are welcome, so it’s a practical choice for residents wanting to keep animal companions during their senior living years.

The community serves two care populations: 100 residents in assisted living support and 24 occupants in a dedicated memory care unit for those living with dementia. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 staffing, dining services, full housekeeping, on-site transportation, and recreational programming. Memory care residents access the same base services, plus structured dementia-focused activities and more supervision tailored to their needs. The Hamburg Area location has a Walk Score of 26. This means some services are walkable, but most errands need a car. Nearby, Club MD urgent care is about 1.2 miles away, giving families quick access to unscheduled medical needs. Daily life comprises dining services and recreational programming as core features. Preston Greens Senior Living handles transportation, so occupants and visiting family members can rely on it for errands and outings.

The surrounding neighborhood is calmer and more car-dependent than Lexington’s downtown, which fits residents and families preferring a residential feel over a walkable urban setting.

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Overview of Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Shelbyville, Kentucky, provides long-term nursing, skilled care, memory support, hospice, and palliative care. Dedicated memory units offer secured surroundings to protect residents prone to wandering, while palliative and end-of-life programs focus on pain relief and comfort care. Physical rehabilitation therapies operate directly on site to assist residents recovering from illness or injury.

Shelbyville, KY, Opco manages the 58-bed location under administrator Steve McKinley. The facility maintains a 96 percent occupancy rate, and records show an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Positioned in a neighborhood with a 56 walk score, the location enables residents to handle select errands on foot. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Families considering long-term care options or specialized memory support can reach out to Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation to confirm current room availability, discuss payment methods, or request a facility tour.

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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