Page 8 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. 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.
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.
Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Beattyville
109
Facility 109
KY AVG 83
Rank #36 / 155
No
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 41
Rank #86 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-3
Gallatin Nursing and Rehab
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Warsaw
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 155
No
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 41
Rank #35 / 172
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Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 83
Rank #55 / 155
No
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #95 / 172
---5
Christian Health Center of Louisville
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 83
Rank #22 / 155
No
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 41
Rank #3 / 172
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Vitality Living Stony Brook
MC
AL
IL
NH
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 83
Rank #91 / 155
Yes
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #115 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-
Home Instead
MC
HC
RC
Louisville
-No
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 41
Rank #35 / 172
-
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 11
Rank #10 / 64
A+-
Bluegrass Way Senior Living
MC
AL
Campbellsville
91
Facility 91
KY AVG 83
Rank #59 / 155
Yes
63
Facility 63
KY AVG 41
Rank #28 / 172
Assisted Living Community (24), Assisted Living Community (43), Dementia Care (24)---
Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews
MC
AL
Louisville
-Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #64 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 11
Rank #6 / 64
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Inspirations of Florence
MC
AL
RC
Florence
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 83
Rank #48 / 155
Yes
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 41
Rank #23 / 172
Assisted Living Community (85), Dementia Care (15)---
Charter Senior Living of Murray
MC
AL
RC
South Murray
81
Facility 81
KY AVG 83
Rank #77 / 155
Yes
77
Facility 77
KY AVG 41
Rank #9 / 172
Dementia Care (25), Behavioral Health (56)---

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Overview of Gallatin Nursing and Rehab

Gallatin Nursing and Rehab operates out of Warsaw, KY, with memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care. Skilled nursing puts a licensed nurse on-site around the clock. On a list that carries hospice, that counts double since hours near the end of a life are not interchangeable.

Memory care names two things, those are security and supervision. Both are needed since neither does the whole job alone. Hospice is the item here nobody is trying to make longer or shorter. Short-term rehabilitation is the opposite case; it’s a temporary place to regain function after illness or injury.

That mix suits needs running to rehabilitation, ongoing nursing, supervision tied to memory, or hospice. There are 120 beds inside. Nursing staff log 2 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day.

Therapy happens in the building, so nobody books transport to reach it. The home bills Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers. A hospital stay opens the Medicare option. Medicaid is built for the long stay rather than the short one. And, private pay carries no qualifying event.

A Walk Score of 60 is the somewhat walkable range where some errands can be done without asking anyone, which is practical once driving stops. Day-to-day, Stacie Darnold runs the building for Gallantinidence Opco, LLC.

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Overview of Vitality Living Stony Brook

Experience a better quality of life with Vitality Living Stony Brook, an outstanding community in Louisville, KY, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents do not have to worry about their household responsibilities, with the community helping with housekeeping and laundry.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without the busy work, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

Contact Vitality Living Stony Brook

Home Instead

4101 Taylorsville Rd Unit 200, Louisville, KY 40220
Overview of Home Instead

Home Instead is a home care agency in Greensboro, North Carolina, with 21 years behind it in the local market. The office sits in a moderately walkable stretch of the city, Walk Score 55, about 4.7 miles out from downtown. Some errands work on foot around here, though not all of them.

This is home care in the literal sense: caregivers go to clients, not the other way around. There is no building full of residents to picture, just support delivered where people already live. Rehabilitation support and respite care sit at the center of that, with respite giving primary caregivers actual breathing room when they need it.

Staffing runs around the clock through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, so clinical support is not limited to business hours. Religious services are part of the offering too, for families who want that built into daily care. Grab bar installation shows up as a listed safety feature, a small but practical piece of making a client’s home safer to move through.

Two decades in one market tends to mean something. It usually points to a provider that has weathered the day-to-day grind of care work long enough to know what actually helps.

Home Instead comes off as a fit for families who want in-home support with round-the-clock nursing on call and real respite relief. A few practical extras, religious services and home safety help, round out the picture.

Contact Home Instead

Overview of Bluegrass Way Senior Living

Bluegrass Way Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care services in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Apartment-style living allows residents in assisted living to receive daily help with personal tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care spaces feature a secured, supervised environment suited for individuals living with dementia who require wandering protection.

Led by administrator Keri Young, this 91-bed community incorporates on-site dining prepared by a chef, an accessible hair salon, and organized group activities. Pet-friendly policies enable residents to live alongside their companion animals. Situated in an area with a 63 walk score, the location offers moderate walkability for nearby errands.

Families can get in touch with Bluegrass Way Senior Living to inquire about current apartment openings, schedule a tour, or discuss personal care arrangements.

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Overview of Inspirations of Florence

Located on Main Street in downtown Florence, Kentucky, Inspirations of Florence is a 100-bed assisted living community housed in a two-story building. Its central location has a walkability score of 67, giving older adults and visiting families convenient access to several nearby shops, services, and amenities on foot, while other destinations are only a short drive away.

With 100 beds, the community offers a balance between the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller residence and the wider social opportunities found in larger settings. Residents can build friendships, participate in group activities, and enjoy a welcoming environment without the scale of a large campus.

Families interested in learning more are encouraged to schedule an in-person tour to explore the living spaces and shared areas, learn about available programs and services, and gain a better understanding of the care and support provided each day.

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Overview of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation operates out of a 96-bed building located on Sycamore Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Peel owns this community, which accepts standard insurance and financial setups like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The local neighborhood layout is somewhat walkable for small daily tasks, though most visitors and family members will still want to use a vehicle for general travel around the area.

Most residents tend to remain in the building for an average of 140 days. Having this timeframe means the daily floor schedule balances short-term post-hospital therapy with steady, long-term residential care. The clinical crew covers the floor around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 28 minutes of direct care per resident each day, which includes 52 minutes of dedicated registered nurse oversight alongside practical nurses and nurse aides.

The interior layout is set up to support continuous medical monitoring, medication management, and structured physical rehabilitation routines. Daily operations handle regular household needs like building security, room cleaning, and personal laundry to keep the environment organized. For individuals evaluating the facility, checking out the floor layout during a visit provides an opportunity to see how the staff runs its daily infection control and resident safety protocols.

Families can check into how the team structures its continuous nursing shifts, specialized rehabilitation schedules, and everyday care-planning routines.

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Overview of Christian Health Center of Louisville

Christian Health Center of Louisville has been a cherished haven for seniors since its inception in 1884. Steeped in history and tradition, this esteemed facility provides a homey backdrop for seniors. Their staff is available 24 hours a day, providing exceptional support for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing needs. Various therapies are crafted to suit distinct circumstances, while private and semi-private rooms offer unmatched comfort and privacy. 
With an on-site chaplain, residents also have access to spiritual support that nurtures their faith and provides comfort during challenging times. The dining service is a culinary delight, offering delicious and nutritious meals, while the salon and barber shop renders opportunities for self-care. The outdoor spaces are a true treasure as well. With a balcony and other outdoor areas, residents can enjoy morning walks amidst the refreshing natural surroundings. These spaces provide opportunities for rejuvenation, and connection with nature, promoting holistic wellness in their twilight years.

Contact Christian Health Center of Louisville

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Murray

Charter Senior Living of Murray delivers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Murray, Kentucky. Daily support spans help with bathing, dressing, and managing medication, alongside secure memory care environments for individuals with cognitive impairments. Short-term respite stays are also available when primary family caregivers need temporary coverage.

This 81-bed community operates under administrator Whitney Bladon. Living arrangements feature studio, alcove, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private studio floor plans. On-site perks include restaurant-style dining options and pet-friendly policies. Carrying a 77 walk score, the location enables residents to reach nearby shops, pharmacies, and dining spots on foot.

Prospective residents and their representatives can get in touch with Charter Senior Living of Murray to view floor plans, schedule an in-person tour, or check room availability.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Murray

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews

Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews has been part of the St. Matthews neighborhood in Louisville since 1995, so that’s 31 years now in the same spot, about eight miles out from downtown. It’s a three-story building, with studios and one-bedrooms, and the Walk Score lands at 48. Somewhat walkable, but you’re driving for most things.

Assisted living support is available for the daily stuff, medication management, personal care, and the things that get harder to manage alone. Then there’s Circle of Friends, which is the memory care side of things, built for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment specifically. On top of that, short-term rehab and respite care exist too, and it’s licensed nurses and CNAs covering staffing around the clock, not just during business hours.

Dining is chef-prepared, there’s a bistro for daily refreshments, and if someone wants to stay active, there’s a professionally supervised fitness center on-site. A salon handles grooming needs without anyone having to leave. Transportation is free and scheduled; pets are welcome too.

What this adds up to is a place built for two overlapping situations at once: people who need daily living support, and people whose memory care needs require something more structured than general assisted living. Because both exist under one roof, alongside short-term rehab, a resident’s care level can shift without forcing a move somewhere else entirely.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews

Overview of Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center

Owned by Kaye Wilson, Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center is a newly opened nursing home in Beattyville, Kentucky, situated on East Main Street with convenient access to the town center. It opened in 2024 and now operates at strong occupancy, with 102 of 109 beds filled. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, so families have multiple ways to afford short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

With dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapy services on-site, the community’s clinical focus is rehabilitation, so it’s a pragmatic choice for people healing from surgery, a hospital stay, or a stroke. The average stay duration is about 114 days, indicating a blend of residents completing rehabilitation and moving on, and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care. Total nursing care averages roughly 3 hours 12 minutes per resident day, backed by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24/7. The facility offers specialized programming for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, integrated into the broader rehabilitation and nursing-care setting. Respite care exists for families needing temporary placement while a loved one recovers or while caregivers rest. Daily needs are handled by on-site services: a 24-hour pharmacy, dental and optometry care, and podiatry. The dining program offers restaurant-style meals, and occupants can take advantage of a beauty shop, facility-wide Wi-Fi, and complimentary transportation to physician appointments. The community supports spiritual life through a full-time chaplain and weekly religious services open to residents of all faiths. A volunteer program and quality-of-life initiatives complement daily life, along with 24-hour visitation to handle family schedules. The location in a somewhat walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 42) means some nearby services and shops are reachable on foot, though most errands and outings involve a quick drive. The facility also includes a resident pet, adding a sense of community and companionship for those who like animals.

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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