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Best Memory Care in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 160 memory care communities in Kentucky using Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in KY
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Jul 2026
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160 homes
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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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Kentucky

The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

Sunrise of Louisville
MC
AL
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 82
Rank #120 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #329 / 423
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 9
Rank #3 / 149
A--
Vitality Living St. Matthews
MC
AL
IL
NH
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 82
Rank #189 / 341
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 41
Rank #42 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 9
Rank #15 / 149
A+-
Liberty Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Lexington (Danby Corners)
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 82
Rank #341 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 9
Rank #18 / 149
A+-
The Springs at Stony Brook
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 82
Rank #79 / 341
No
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 9
Rank #46 / 149
-3
Magnolia Springs East
MC
AL
Louisville
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 82
Rank #150 / 341
Yes
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 9
Rank #32 / 149
A+-
The Grand Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Louisville (Civic Way)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 82
Rank #153 / 341
No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 9
Rank #48 / 149
A+-
Barton House Louisville
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 82
Rank #328 / 341
No
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 41
Rank #308 / 423
Suite
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 9
Rank #19 / 149
--
Morning Pointe of Russell
MC
AL
Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 82
Rank #194 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 9
Rank #25 / 149
--
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Owensboro
156
Facility 156
KY AVG 82
Rank #17 / 341
No
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 41
Rank #404 / 423
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #53 / 149
-4
Traditions at Beaumont
MC
AL
IL
RC
Louisville (Fairmount)
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 82
Rank #168 / 341
No
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 41
Rank #334 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 9
Rank #41 / 149
--
Forest Hills Commons
MC
AL
RC
Louisville
119
Facility 119
KY AVG 82
Rank #60 / 341
No
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 41
Rank #40 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
--
Harmony at Tucker Station
MC
AL
IL
Louisville
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 41
Rank #200 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 9
Rank #49 / 149
--
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
MC
AL
IL
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 82
Rank #40 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 9
Rank #51 / 149
--
Magnolia Springs Louisville
MC
AL
NH
Louisville (Whipps Mill Road)
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 82
Rank #328 / 341
Yes
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 41
Rank #220 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 9
Rank #32 / 149
A+-
The Willows at Springhurst
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 82
Rank #218 / 341
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #261 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 9
Rank #52 / 149
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Overview of Colonial Heights Senior Living

Colonial Heights is one of the trusted senior living places in the city that offers an unmatched level of commitment, care, and compassion for residents in Florence. Considered as Northern Kentucky’s premier retirement home, adults and seniors will discover a new kind of luxury living experience when it comes to personal care, independent living, and memory care options. Driven by sophistication and warmth, residents are ensured feel a whole new level of comfort and security in a vibrant setting that boost a graceful aging experience.
Colonial Heights is built with delightful amenities and services that inspire residents to maintain an active, freeing, and fulfilling lifestyle. Comprehensive features include housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, a 24-hour care team, and personalized care plans for a unique senior living experience.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Frankfort

Morning Pointe of Frankfort is a trusted memory care home program and activities designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The Lantern is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living in a nurturing environment.

Expect nothing but quality regarding their services: management promotes independence for its residents while receiving full daily support. Other community services include housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and specialized memory care programs and activities.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Owensboro

Discover the exceptional lifestyle that awaits. Nestled in Owensboro, Kentucky, Cedarhurst offers a unique assisted living community tailored to seniors’ needs. With a solid commitment to outstanding care and services, residents enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable life. Their team takes pride in creating personalized care plans, and assisting with medication management, daily activities, and personal care needs. This assisted living community also offers spacious apartments with modern amenities, including kitchenettes and private bathrooms, to enhance the senior living experience. 

Socialization and engagement are at the forefront, as Cedarhurst prioritizes diverse activities, access to a fitness center, a well-stocked library, and scenic outdoor paths. This commitment to fostering social connections and active living enriches residents’ lives. Embrace a warm and welcoming environment at Cedarhurst of Owensboro, where residents and families unite to create cherished memories and forge lasting connections.

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Overview of Magnolia Springs Lexington

An assisted living in Lexington, Magnolia Spring Lexington has been awarded as the #1 in Customer Satisfaction for 4 years in a row– a testament to its quality service. The assisted living home is an inviting community that ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in the assisted living community means a life of convenience and flexibility. Magnolia Springs Lexington is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle. They ensure that they are able to do many daily activities, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. The goal of the professional care staff is to ensure that residents are receiving holistic wellness. 

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm

A proud member of the Atlas Senior Living Group, Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm is one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in the city. The  assisted living and memory community is simply beautiful and timeless, providing an ideal environment for seniors to age with purpose. They try to get to know each resident as an individual and treat them like family members so they can offer more authentic and attentive personalized care. Legacy Reserve is where seniors can find a sense of belonging and purpose, surrounded by caring staff who are dedicated to making their golden years special.
As an Atlas Senior Living community, Legacy Ridge provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, independence, and dignity. Seniors here can stay active and engaged with popular amenities like mental games, dancing, and socializing.

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Overview of The Enclave of East Louisville

Explore another award-winning community located in Louisville, KY, The Enclave of East Louisville is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. This community provides several floor plans to accommodate primarily the needs of assisted living and memory care residents and are pet-friendly. Rendering professional and compassionate care is always their priority. In particular, memory care services utilize a research-backed care philosophy to create a consistent and safe environment for its residents.

With its outstanding and up-to-date amenities and services, including nutritious meals, stress-relieving social activities and events, and engaging wellness and recreational programs, seniors can never go wrong with The Enclave of East Louisville to make the most out of their retirement experience throughout the years.

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Overview of Symphony at Valley Farms

Symphony at Valley Farms is considerably one of the premier assisted living communities in Baltimore, presenting a home-like experience with personalized care provided for each resident. An assisted living and memory community, the Symphony at Valley Farms provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of residents; with the kind of assistance they receive, management and staff surely promotes an independent life where they are still able to do what they want. 

Symphony at Valley Farms maintains a service based on convenience and flexibility; they want their residents to do more and think less at the same time– do more of what they love, and think less of the small stressful activities like housekeeping and laundry. Other community features include a fitness center, salon and spa, movie theater, private dining room, multiple dining venues, and mood-enhancing aromatherapy. 

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Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041
Overview of Sam Swope Care Center

Sam Swope Care Center is a 268-bed skilled nursing facility located at 240 Masonic Home Drive in Masonic Home, Kentucky. Part of the larger Masonic Homes of Louisville campus in Jefferson County, the nonprofit community accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Total nursing hours are 4 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, which is 25% above the Kentucky average. RN hours are 43 minutes per day, and weekend RN coverage is 39 minutes—25% above the state average. While the facility holds an above-average quality measures rating, its CMS staffing sub-rating is categorized as 2 stars. Long-stay emergency department visits are 55% better than the state average, though falls with major injury are recorded at 1.5%.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services oversees inspections. Sam Swope Care Center maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 1.0. Records from 2025 show full regulatory compliance in multiple surveys, including an April re-licensure survey and a January complaint investigation. The facility has no recorded payment denials or license issues over the past three years.

The campus features an intergenerational model, including an on-site preschool and daycare. Services encompass skilled nursing, memory care, dialysis, and rehabilitation. Amenities include private rooms, walking paths, and a beauty salon. Residents have access to a care clinic and home care options. Since specific monthly pricing is not provided in public records, families should request a current fee schedule during a facility tour.

Families seeking a large, mission-driven facility with high staffing levels and specialized dialysis services may find this environment appropriate. Those evaluating the center should discuss the quality measures regarding resident falls and Achieving Self-Care goals with the administrator before making a placement decision.

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Overview of Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC

Lindsay Adams owns Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC, a 60-bed skilled nursing home that recently launched operations in Fulton, Kentucky. The business office routes billing accounts through standard regional pathways, accepting private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options. The local geographic area carries a Walk Score of 52, establishing a moderately walkable neighborhood layout where visiting guests can complete a few day-to-day errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The facility divides its daily clinical workflows between short-term medical rehabilitation tracks and long-term senior housing needs. The building operates at a 90 percent occupancy rate across its 60 beds, with the resident population experiencing an average length of stay tracking at 121 days. Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour nursing team averages 2 hours and 31 minutes of direct care per resident each day to monitor a specialized memory care track for dementia alongside clinical tasks like IV management, diabetic education, enteral feeding, tracheotomy care, and pain tracking.

Families can schedule an in-person tour to check out the physical rehabilitation layout, evaluate the direct nursing shifts, and view the lobby fireplace area firsthand. The front desk handles these property walks alongside specific inquiries regarding room vacancies, 24-hour snack access, personalized dietary menus, Wi-Fi availability, and the monthly calendar of social activities like bingo and art classes.

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Overview of The Pinnacle of Louisville

Create meaningful moments with The Pinnacle of Louisville, a trusted community in Louisville, KY, focusing on memory care. Those with cognitive conditions do not have to worry about their special needs with the community’s different levels of care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, a compassionate and specially trained team is available around the clock, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options served daily. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to enhance residents’ living experiences. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free retirement with the community’s exceptional 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 160 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.