Page 9 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.
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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Morning Pointe of Lexington
MC
AL
Lexington-Fayette
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 83
Rank #78 / 155
Yes
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 41
Rank #56 / 172
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Calumet Trace – A Charter Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Owensboro (Gateway Commons)
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 83
Rank #147 / 155
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #64 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed-A--
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)---
The Enclave Of East Louisville
MC
AL
Louisville
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 83
Rank #78 / 155
No
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 41
Rank #46 / 172
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Franklin
98
Facility 98
KY AVG 83
Rank #51 / 155
Yes
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 41
Rank #22 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-5
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Elkton
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #105 / 155
No
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 41
Rank #57 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-3
Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Owensboro
184
Facility 184
KY AVG 83
Rank #4 / 155
No
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #163 / 172
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Inspirations of Mount Washington
MC
AL
RC
Mt Washington (Mount Washington)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 83
Rank #94 / 155
Yes
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 41
Rank #151 / 172
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A--
Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Danville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 83
Rank #38 / 155
No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #30 / 172
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 11
Rank #31 / 64
-5

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Overview of Christian Health Center of Louisville

Christian Health Center of Louisville offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, in the Old Louisville neighborhood. The community has 122 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Christian Health Center of Louisville

Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington

Warm and inviting, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a senior living community based in Lexington, KY, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care. Residents can relax comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. The community offers specialized memory care services to support residents dealing with the difficulty of Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.

The community features programs and activities that focus on individual interests, life experiences, and personal strengths to ensure each resident benefits from personalized support. Residents are free to participate in daily exercise classes, volunteer programs or life-long learning programs. The community also provides plenty of desirable amenities, such as a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, screened in patios and courtyards, and deliciously prepared meals that cater to residents’ unique dietary requirements and preferences.

Contact Morning Pointe of Lexington

Overview of Calumet Trace – a Charter Senior Living Community

Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, Calumet Trace is a retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Situated about three miles from downtown, the 20-bed community features studio and one-bedroom apartments in a quiet three-story setting. Visitors are also welcome 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It is led by Executive Director Justin Carwile, who holds a master’s degree in health administration and has eight years of long-term care experience. Meanwhile, older adults receive around-the-clock support from licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and trained caregivers who develop individualized care plans based on each resident’s needs and preferences.

Daily life is enriched through Charter Senior Living’s Flourish℠ Programming, along with restaurant-style dining and transportation services. Amenities such as a beauty salon, reading lounge, card room, and landscaped outdoor spaces are also available. Furthermore, short-term respite care is available for families seeking temporary support or transitional care.

Monthly rates start at $3,195 for independent living, $4,395 for assisted living, and $5,895 for memory care. Despite its smaller size, Calumet Trace provides a personalized environment that encourages close staff-resident relationships and individualized attention for older adults.

$4,395/Month

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Murray

Charter Senior Living of Murray divides its license into three parts in Murray, KY. Memory care, respite care, and assisted living are the three. Assisted living here means help with medication, with dressing, and with bathing. Memory care puts a person at risk of wandering somewhere secure, with supervision attached. Respite care is the short-term booking a family makes when the usual caregiver has to travel or recover.

The license allows room for 81 beds, and the floor plans offered are studio, two-bedroom, and semi-private. A studio is a single private space. A two-bedroom can take a pair moving in together.

Starting prices are $4,695 in assisted living, $5,295 for a semi-private memory care room, and $6,495 for a memory care studio, so the room arrangement affects the memory care rate. Dining shows up in the amenities, and Flourish Programming runs alongside the community’s activities. Pets are permitted, which is worth knowing before move-in data is set.

At 77, the area is very walkable, and errands mainly stay within walking distance for a resident without a car. Three levels under one license suit a person whose needs may deepen, and the respite options suit a family that needs cover for a stretch. Whitney Bladon is the administrator.

$4,695/Month

Contact Charter Senior Living of Murray

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 Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Crystal Patterson administers Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for Franklin Health Center. The building holds 98 beds in Franklin, Kentucky.

Memory care answers the problem of a person who gets up in the middle of the night and heads for the door without telling anyone where they’re going. Supervision is the service, and it does not switch off when a family would normally be asleep.

Six care types operate here: hospice and palliative care among them. Comfort care changes what a week looks like, since the calendar empties of appointments and what is left is symptom relief and spending time in their company.

Respite covers a short stay with a fixed end date. One adult child takes a stretch of weeks, and the date the shift ends is known and planned for before it starts.

Rehabilitation services are delivered on-site, so therapy adds no need to drive to a resident’s or their family’s week.

A salon operates in the building, and outings and activities are arranged for on a scheduled basis.

Nursing time sits at 2 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are available. The area where the community sits scores 68 for walking, which is enough for the regular pharmacy run without a car.

Contact Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkton, Kentucky, offers nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, palliative care, and hospice services. Structured memory care programs operate in secured spaces to support individuals prone to wandering, while palliative and hospice services focus on symptom management and end-of-life comfort.

Elkton Opco manages the 60-bed facility under administrator Eric Ross, offering both private and semiprivate room accommodations. Short-term rehabilitation programs include LifeWorks Rehab and HeartWorks Recovery to assist residents during short stays. Nursing records reflect 2 hours and 45 minutes of direct daily nursing time per resident. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay, while a 50 walk score indicates that some nearby errands can be completed on foot.

Prospective representatives searching for specialized clinical oversight or short-term therapy programs can connect with Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to ask about open beds, discuss funding structures, or schedule a tour to view the grounds.

Contact Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care are the work at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, KY. Sixteen programs carry names here, and licensed nursing is the one with no schedule attached to it. The secure memory care unit is another of the sixteen, and the only one with a door, supervising residents who need that level of support.

Comfort for serious or advanced illness is the point of the hospice and palliative pairing, which the program list carries as a single entry. The building is licensed for 184 beds. Daily nursing weighs in at 3 hours and 40 minutes for each resident.

Payment comes by way of Medicaid, Medicare, or private funds. Physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation are named programs, so those sessions happen without a car journey attached. A salon is named too.

Erin Whitehouse is administrator, with Owensboro Ky Opco, LLC as the operating entity. Round-the-clock nursing, a secure memory unit, and comfort-focused care together fit a resident needing ongoing supervision or a shift toward comfort.

Contact Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

Inspirations of Mount Washington

520 Woodlake Dr, Mt Washington, KY 40047
Overview of Inspirations of Mount Washington

Inspirations of Mount Washington is a luxury assisted living and memory care community that boasts exceptional retirement experiences for residents to live vibrantly. Mount Washington’s premier community encourages seniors to build a lifestyle that nurtures their unique sense of freedom and individuality. At Inspirations, the professional and compassionate staff is committed to following the philosophy of allowing its residents to age gracefully by allowing them to thrive in a home that they deserve. At a Grace Management community, seniors and older adults will discover a place where they belong. They can entrust that their lifestyles will be enhanced thanks to the luxury accommodations that allow flexibility, comfortability, and convenience. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

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Overview of Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation

Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Danville, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, and palliative care addresses symptoms and comfort related to serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Together, these services may suit a resident whose care needs could change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 106 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering strength or function after illness, injury, or surgery.

A salon and spa allows residents to receive grooming services within the community, while the outdoor courtyard and gazebo provide designated spaces for time outside. Multidenominational weekly religious services are available for residents who wish to participate in worship. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means paying directly for care.

Parker Moore serves as the administrator, and LP Danville operates the community. A Walk Score of 62 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently.

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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