Page 7 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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. 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.
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.
Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Morgantown
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 83
Rank #22 / 155
No
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 41
Rank #45 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-3
Masonic Homes Kentucky
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville (Crescent Hill)
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 83
Rank #16 / 155
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 41
Rank #14 / 172
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Eastern Star Home in Ky
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Cherokee Triangle)
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 83
Rank #126 / 155
No
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 41
Rank #3 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
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Charter Senior Living of Paducah
MC
AL
RC
Paducah (Ascot Downs)
79
Facility 79
KY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 155
Yes
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #115 / 172
Alcove / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A--
Rose Terrace Lodge Inc
MC
AL
Nicholasville
40
Facility 40
KY AVG 83
Rank #129 / 155
No
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 41
Rank #34 / 172
Private / Shared Rooms--1
Dishman Personal Care Center
MC
AL
Monticello
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 83
Rank #118 / 155
No
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 41
Rank #156 / 172
Private / Shared Rooms--3
Everlan of Louisville
MC
AL
IL
Louisville (Lyndon)
-Yes
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 41
Rank #105 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 11
Rank #17 / 64
A+-
Ashton Grove Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Georgetown
90
Facility 90
KY AVG 83
Rank #60 / 155
No
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 41
Rank #3 / 172
Behavioral Health (60), Dementia Care (30)---
Highgrove at Tates Creek
MC
AL
IL
Lexington (Pinnacle)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 83
Rank #63 / 155
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 41
Rank #24 / 172
Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)---
The Lakes of Paducah
MC
AL
IL
RC
Paducah
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #105 / 155
No
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 41
Rank #19 / 172
-
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 11
Rank #21 / 64
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Overview of The Lakes of Paducah

The Lakes of Paducah offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Paducah, Kentucky. In assisted living, a resident keeps an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 60 beds. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s care to change without moving elsewhere or starting over socially. Respite care may be a good fit for a family needing short-term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

A fitness center supports on-site exercise, and rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The salon and barber handle grooming on site, while the library, billiards lounge, patio, and veranda overlooking the lakes offer places for reading, games, and outdoor time. Chef-prepared meals are served in the community’s dining setting, with the bistro and happy hour pub providing additional places for food and beverages. Jennifer Brown serves as the administrator, and a Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Ashton Grove Senior Living

With a 90-bed capacity, Ashton Grove Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in Georgetown, KY. The community’s multiple levels of care can accommodate a wide range of older adults’ needs, including those who require assistance with daily tasks and those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, are also available on-site, allowing residents to access care whenever needed.

Starting prices are $4,450 for independent living, $5,450 for assisted living, and $6,950 for memory care. Moreover, an all-day bistro and restaurant-style dining give residents meal options on-site. Scheduled transportation also supports planned trips without requiring a resident to arrange each ride independently. Meanwhile, fitness center activities and exercise classes provide opportunities for physical programming.

The beauty salon, movie theater, outdoor terrace, and patio areas offer on-site options for grooming, entertainment, and time outdoors. Furthermore, social, recreational, and educational programs provide scheduled activities, and a chapel is available for religious services. With a Walk Score of 83, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center

Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Morgantown, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness.

The center has 122 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, longer term Medicaid supported care for eligible residents, or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services can help a resident work toward functional recovery after illness or injury. Clinical programs include IV administration, pain management, respiratory and tracheostomy care, wound care and wound vac care, cardiac, diabetic and oncology care, and nutrition management with enteral tube feeding. Religious services are available, allowing residents to participate in services within the community.

A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently. Josh Strasburger serves as the administrator, and LP Morgantown operates the community. The combination of memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care may suit a resident whose needs include both cognitive supervision and ongoing medical or comfort focused support.

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Overview of Masonic Homes Kentucky

Masonic Homes Kentucky is a 136-bed nursing home in Louisville, tucked into a very walkable pocket of the city. Walk Score puts it at 72, so a lot of daily errands are doable on foot. University of Louisville Medical Center sits close by too, which matters when extra healthcare access comes up.

Occupancy runs around 71.5%, and the average stay lands at 84 days. That number tells its own story: this is a place built for both short recovery stays and longer-term nursing care, not just one or the other. Someone bouncing back from surgery and someone settling in for months could both be down the same hallway.

Nursing hours land at about 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, split across RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides. Rehab services run alongside that daily care, which matters most for residents working to rebuild strength or mobility after a hospital stay, an injury, or surgery.

Paying for care has a few routes here: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families are not boxed into one option.

The facts point toward a facility built for range; there is enough daily nursing support and rehab access to serve someone who needs a short recovery window, and enough structure to support someone settling in for a longer stay. Either way, the staffing and rehab combination gives residents a real shot at recovery or steady, ongoing care.

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Overview of Eastern Star Home in Ky

Eastern Star Home in Ky provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, KY. Nursing home care supports longer-term residence, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, while the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Opened in 1977, Eastern Star Home in Ky has 42 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs different levels of support over time, including supervised memory care or nursing services.

Rehabilitation services support residents working on recovery or maintaining function. Beauty salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming services within the community, while the garden courtyard provides an outdoor area and the chapel supports access to religious services. Regena Stewart serves as the administrator.

In the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 83 / 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking.

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Overview of Dishman Personal Care Center

Located on Worsham Lane, Dishman Personal Care Center is a personal care home in Monticello, Kentucky, that offers assisted living and memory care. With 49 licensed beds, the community currently has 47 beds occupied, representing 96% occupancy. Assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and specialized support for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are also provided. Owned by Carroll Management Group, the community focuses on maintaining residents’ independence.

Social events and wellness opportunities are conducted to foster social interaction and encourage active living. The community also features private and shared rooms to provide a variety of options for residents. Its neighborhood in Monticello is also highly car-dependent, which requires residents to travel by car to access most amenities and services. As a moderately sized community, Dishman Personal Care Center provides a combination of individualized care and shared amenities.

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Overview of Rose Terrace Lodge

Create meaningful moments at Rose Terrace Lodge. , a blissful community in Nicholasville, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. A caregiver is assigned to every three residents, alongside purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is conducted to improve residents’ living experience and cognition. Delightful and well-balanced meals are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience and safety. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents have a worry-free retirement amidst the community’s welcoming setting.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Paducah

Located in Paducah, Kentucky, Charter Senior Living of Paducah is a state-of-the-art senior living community that provides personal care, memory care, and short term stays. This community ensures residents indulge in comfort with their wide range of floor plans, including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a dedication to delivering compassionate care services, the community features on-site caregivers and nurses that are available 24/7 to provide various care and assistance.

The community ensures residents are free of chores and worries with convenient services such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, laundry and transportation services. Committed to fostering connections and vibrant living, the community features a jam-packed calendar of activities and a wealth of amenities designed to provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure.

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Overview of Everlan of Louisville

Everlan of Louisville sits at 5900 Hunting Rd in Louisville, Kentucky, a quiet residential stretch where a Walk Score of 33 reflects reality plainly: you’ll need a car for almost everything. The two-story building has been running for about 19 years, which puts it well past the turbulence of early operation. Floor plan options cover studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations, giving households with different space needs at least some flexibility to work with.

The building type and apartment range are real signals of a conventional senior living model.

What Everlan of Louisville is is a community with nearly two decades of operating history, a range of living configurations, and an address in a low-walkability Louisville neighborhood.

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Located among the rolling hills and mature trees of southeast Lexington, KY, Highgrove at Tates Creek offers unparalleled amenities and a personalized experience for all its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community features classical revival architecture and open-concept common areas that radiate a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Experience resort-style amenities, exceptional hospitality, and an array of social, recreational, and educational programs and outings. This is a place where residents can feel safe and comfortable, free to enjoy their passions and connect with others who share the same interests. Engage the mind, body, and spirit with fitness classes, or enjoy lively moments during daily happy hours. Highgrove at Tates Creek provides seniors with scenic views, chef-prepared meals, invigorating entertainment options, and a continuum of care services.

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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