Best Memory Care in Louisville, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 38 memory care providers in Louisville, 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. 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.
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
MC
AL
IL
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 83
Rank #20 / 154
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #90 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 10
Rank #7 / 70
B--
Vitality Living St. Matthews
MC
AL
IL
NH
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 83
Rank #90 / 154
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 41
Rank #14 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 10
Rank #8 / 70
A+-
Treyton Oak Towers
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
113
Facility 113
KY AVG 83
Rank #33 / 154
No
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 41
Rank #1 / 171
Comprehensive Personal Care (53), NF (Nursing Facility) (60)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 10
Rank #31 / 70
-5
Nazareth Home Clifton
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 83
Rank #14 / 154
No
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #94 / 171
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 10
Rank #31 / 70
A+4
The Willows at Springhurst
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 83
Rank #102 / 154
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #100 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 10
Rank #30 / 70
A+3
The Grand Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Louisville
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 83
Rank #70 / 154
Yes
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #30 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 10
Rank #28 / 70
A+-
Sunrise of Louisville
MC
AL
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 83
Rank #56 / 154
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #136 / 171
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 10
Rank #2 / 70
A--
Louisville East Post Acute
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Louisville
178
Facility 178
KY AVG 83
Rank #6 / 154
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #79 / 171
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 10
Rank #31 / 70
-5
Magnolia Springs East
MC
AL
Louisville
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 83
Rank #69 / 154
Yes
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #90 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 10
Rank #19 / 70
A+-
Dominion Senior Living of Louisville
MC
AL
IL
Louisville
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 83
Rank #103 / 154
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #63 / 171
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 10
Rank #17 / 70
A+-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other KY memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 38 analyzed for Louisville. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Louisville

Arcadia Senior Living Louisville provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Louisville, KY. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since different levels of support are available within the community.

Arcadia Senior Living Louisville has 127 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A salon and spa give residents access to personal care appointments within the community, while rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of the available care offerings. Chef prepared meals are served in a restaurant style setting, giving residents dining prepared for them in a format that resembles a restaurant meal.

With a Walk Score of 39, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for residents who no longer drive. Michele Davis serves as the administrator.

Contact Arcadia Senior Living Louisville

Overview of Vitality Living St. Matthews

Burrowed in a tranquil neighborhood in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, Vitality Living St. Matthews is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community guarantees nothing but excellence in senior lifestyle services. Residents here enjoy 24/7 licensed support provided by a team of caring licensed nurses, complemented with a 24-hour emergency call system for added security and safety.

The community offers an array of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom senior apartments, guaranteeing residents will find the accommodation that best fits their lifestyle needs and preferences. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to let residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle and allow them to freely participate in community activities and explore their delightful amenities. From daily chef-prepared meals and on-site physical therapy to well-designed community spaces and daily programming, residents here have the necessities they need to live a fulfilling lifestyle.

$3,900/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Contact Vitality Living St. Matthews

Overview of Treyton Oak Towers

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY’s Old Louisville neighborhood, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing on a single campus. Operating since 1984 under Third And Oak, the community provides independent living quarters alongside shared services, while assisted living helps with personal daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication routines. Secured memory care delivers specialized supervision for residents living with cognitive impairments, and skilled nursing supplies continuous licensed clinical care.

Housing 113 beds, the property features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans that allow couples to move together or enable single residents to transition between care levels as health needs evolve. Clinical staff deliver an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident each day. Campus amenities include a swimming pool, beauty salon, physical rehabilitation services, wellness programming, and spiritual services.

Financial coverage accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Featuring an 85 walk score, the neighborhood is highly walkable, enabling non-driving residents to manage most everyday errands on foot independently.

Prospective residents seeking multi-level senior living or long-term nursing care can contact Treyton Oak Towers to inquire about apartment layouts or schedule an in-person tour.

Contact Treyton Oak Towers

Overview of Nazareth Home Clifton

Nazareth Home Clifton provides nursing home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation services support a temporary recovery period, and the Recovery to Home program is available for residents working toward a return home. With several care levels in one community, Nazareth Home Clifton may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Nazareth Home Clifton has 144 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 25m per resident/day, representing the total nursing time counted per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Ashley Cochran is the administrator, Mary Haynes is the director, and Nazereth Home operates the community.

Contact Nazareth Home Clifton

The Willows at Springhurst

3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241
Overview of The Willows at Springhurst

A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Springhurst is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. As a sister company of Westport Place, The Willows ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Springhurst is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident. 

The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents. 

Starting Price $3,029/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of The Grand Senior Living

The Grand Senior Living sits at 9300 Civic Way in Louisville’s Jefferson County, an 84-bed community run by administrator Michael Peel over the past seven years. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all assisted living building. Alongside independent living, personal care, and memory care, the community carries a licensed Behavioral Health designation and dedicated Dementia Care units, a combination that says something specific about the range of needs this place is built to handle. Residents need to be 55 or older to move in.

The building itself is three stories, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Walkability sits in the middle of the scale, Walk Score of 62, and a hospital is just over a mile away if it’s ever needed. Rent starts at $5,080 a month, with utilities included, and pets are welcome, so nobody has to leave a companion animal behind to move in.

Three named programs anchor daily life here: My Wellness, Miracle Moments, and the Passion Program, backed by rehabilitation services, respite care, and staff on-site around the clock. The amenity list reads more like a resort than a typical care facility: a fitness center, salon and barber services, a movie theater, private dining. Add in fitness classes, arts and crafts, live music, and themed parties, and the picture is less about basic care and more about actually living somewhere.

The Grand Senior Living adds up to a community built for residents whose needs go beyond standard assisted living, backed by real behavioral health and memory care licensing, wrapped in the kind of amenities you’d expect at that price point.

Starting Price $4,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sunrise of Louisville

Sunrise of Louisville in Louisville, KY, delivers structured assisted living and specialized memory care options. Assisted living assists residents with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and managing medications while they live in private apartments. Secured memory care features continuous supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing care levels to transition as personal needs change.

Housing 94 beds, the community offers studio, suite, and one-bedroom accommodations. On-site policies welcome household pets, enabling residents to keep companion animals in their homes.

Off-site trips generally require personal or arranged transportation to reach surrounding businesses and medical offices in the area.

Prospective residents looking for personal care or memory support in Louisville can reach out to the main office to check unit availability or schedule a tour of the facility.

Contact Sunrise of Louisville

Overview of Louisville East Post Acute

Louisville East Post Acute in Louisville, Kentucky, offers skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, memory care, palliative support, and hospice care. Memory care services provide dedicated supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Palliative and hospice care prioritize symptom management and end-of-life comfort, while short-term rehabilitation programs and respite stays assist residents recovering from health events or giving regular caregivers time away.

Supervised by administrator Benjamin Brednich, this 178-bed facility includes on-site physician oversight, tailored meal plans designed for specific medical diets, and an expansive gym for therapy sessions. Shared physical amenities include spacious outdoor courtyards and central common areas for group activities. Positioned in an area with a 43 walk score, most daily errands around the neighborhood require motor transportation. Payment options cover Medicare for post-acute rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective representatives looking into local long-term care or rehabilitative services can contact Louisville East Post Acute to ask about bed openings, discuss financial policies, or request a campus walkthrough.

Contact Louisville East Post Acute

Overview of Magnolia Springs East

Magnolia Springs East is a senior living community located at 13600 La Grange Road in Louisville, Kentucky. Managed by Sinceri Senior Living under executive director Zac LaFollette, the property opened in 2012 and provides tailored assisted living and specialized memory care.

The community is certified for 95 private apartments available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Included within this layout is a secure 20-apartment memory care wing, utilizing a specialized program designed to minimize confusion and reduce wandering. Daily life features restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled local shuttle transit.

Residents have access to shared lounges, a game room, walking paths, and physical wellness programs. The property accommodates pets and sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walk score of 39. General compliance reviews primarily emphasize routine administrative tasks, including the updating of resident files, documentation of staff training sessions, and standard facility maintenance checklists.

Individuals looking to explore care options or check current unit pricing can reach out to the La Grange Road leasing office directly to schedule an in-person tour.

Starting Price $4,690/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Contact Magnolia Springs East

Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Louisville

Dominion Senior Living of Louisville sits at 6000 Hunting Rd in Louisville’s Hunting Road neighborhood, a 61-bed community that’s been running for 19 years now. Ian Shives holds the Executive Director role, and Dana Boblitt serves as administrator. The building itself is sizable: 42,000 square feet, single story, all private rooms.

What actually defines this place is the split inside it. Forty-one units are assisted living apartments, and twenty are dedicated memory care, a real structural distinction rather than a marketing label. It’s faith-based, built around what the community calls a culture-first model, and serves residents 55 and up. Memory care here means specialized support for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, while personal care covers daily activities and medication management for residents who don’t need that level of specialized attention.

Location-wise, the Walk Score sits at 48, somewhat walkable, and Banner-adjacent hospital access isn’t far off either, just 2.62 miles to the nearest hospital. Pets are welcome, and nursing and caregiver staff are on-site around the clock, not just during business hours. Respite care, transportation, and fitness and recreation programs round out the offering.

This is a faith-based community genuinely built around two levels of care rather than one, with staffing that doesn’t clock out and a physical layout that reflects the distinction between assisted living and memory care rather than blurring it.

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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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Memory Care in Louisville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Louisville, KY. 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: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Louisville, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Louisville, KY

What is the average cost of memory care in Louisville, KY?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Louisville, KY is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Louisville, KY?

Memory care in Louisville, KY typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Louisville, KY?

Memory care communities in Louisville, KY typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 38 memory care communities in Louisville, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.