
Compare Memory Care around Louisville
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| 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
8
Rank
#46 / 160 | - | 3 |
| Nazareth Home Clifton | MC IL NH SNF | Louisville (Clifton Heights) | 144
Facility
144
KY AVG
82
Rank
#24 / 341 | No |
36
Facility
36
KY AVG
41
Rank
#244 / 423 | - | 1
Facility
1
KY AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 160 | A+ | 4 |
| 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
8
Rank
#15 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Vitality Living Springdale | MC AL IL | Louisville | 90
Facility
90
KY AVG
82
Rank
#135 / 341 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
KY AVG
41
Rank
#315 / 423 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - |
| The Grand Senior Living | MC AL IL | Louisville (Civic Way) | 84
Facility
84
KY AVG
82
Rank
#153 / 341 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
KY AVG
41
Rank
#88 / 423 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
8
Rank
#48 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Nazareth Home | MC AL IL NH PC SNF | Louisville (Newburg Road) | 168
Facility
168
KY AVG
82
Rank
#13 / 341 | No |
49
Facility
49
KY AVG
41
Rank
#170 / 423 | - | 1
Facility
1
KY AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 160 | - | 5 |
| 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
8
Rank
#3 / 160 | A- | - |
| Dominion Senior Living of Louisville | MC AL IL | Louisville (Hunting Road) | 61
Facility
61
KY AVG
82
Rank
#220 / 341 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
KY AVG
41
Rank
#176 / 423 | Private Rooms | 19
Facility
19
KY AVG
8
Rank
#26 / 160 | A+ | - |
| Wesley Manor | MC AL IL NH SNF | Louisville (Highview) | 107
Facility
107
KY AVG
82
Rank
#78 / 341 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
KY AVG
41
Rank
#401 / 423 | Comprehensive Personal Care (39), NF (Nursing Facility) (68) | - | A+ | 4 |
| Creekside On Bardstown | MC AL RC | Louisville (Bon Air) | 88
Facility
88
KY AVG
82
Rank
#145 / 341 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
KY AVG
41
Rank
#88 / 423 | Studio / Suite | - | A | - |
| 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
8
Rank
#32 / 160 | A+ | - |
| The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community | MC AL HOS IL NH RC SNF | Louisville (Germantown) | - | Yes |
85
Facility
85
KY AVG
41
Rank
#3 / 423 | - | - | - | - |
| 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
8
Rank
#51 / 160 | - | - |
| Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews | MC AL | Louisville (St. Matthews) | - | Yes |
48
Facility
48
KY AVG
41
Rank
#176 / 423 | Studio / 1 Bed | 31
Facility
31
KY AVG
8
Rank
#14 / 160 | - | - |
| 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
8
Rank
#50 / 160 | - | - |
Christian Care in Middletown is a member of the not-for-profit Fellowship Square organization. Christian Care maintains a level of elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting a mutual level of respect and trust. Specializing in independent living and assisted living services for seniors– Christian Care ensures that residents maintain an active, supportive, and stimulating lifestyle.
Christian Care ensures that residents can reach their holistic wellness through the continuum of care services. Their service and attention are centered on convenience and individuality– offering a list of stimulating activities and programs like arts and crafts, film viewings, and religious activities. They also provide other healthcare programs such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy; as well as post-surgical and post-hospital care for its residents.
Live a worry-free retirement at Morning Pointe Senior Living of Louisville, a distinguished community in Louisville, KY, offering assisted living. A respectful and well-trained team provides exceptional care for residents’ unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also has licensed nurses around the clock who oversee residents’ healthcare needs.
Residents have fun with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating residents’ special diets, delicious and well-balanced meals are served according to their dietary needs and preferences. With its top-notch services and dedicated care, residents have the finest retirement experience.
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.
Located on Stevens Avenue in Louisville, Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation is a newly opened nursing home with 154 beds. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and its main focus is short-term rehabilitation and respite care. Occupancy is about 93%, so the community is often close to full. Residents stay around 216 days on average, and the population includes both post-acute rehabilitation residents and longer-term residents.
Total nursing care averages 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident each day, and registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses are part of that coverage. Care is available around the clock. The facility also has outpatient therapy services, and rehabilitation remains a key part of daily operations. Many residents arrive after surgery or hospitalization.
The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living has reviewed environmental safety, building and grounds maintenance, staffing compliance, and resident care planning. These areas have been a focus of regulatory review. Highlands is still a newer facility, and there is room to strengthen performance in these areas over time.
Families looking at the facility may want to tour the community, speak with current residents and their families, and ask questions about regulatory priorities. The property has a Walk Score of 70. Many errands can be completed on foot, and the surrounding neighborhood is fairly walkable for residents and visiting family members.
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.
Anthology of Louisville is a three-story community at 1105 Dorsey Ln, part of the Anthology Senior Living network, and it doesn’t specialize in just one kind of care. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all operate under the same roof, in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that range from 378 to 816 square feet.
You’ll need a car around here. The Walk Score is 15, about as car-dependent as it gets, and the nearest hospital sits 2.61 miles out. Pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t mean leaving a companion animal behind.
What stands out is how deliberate the care model is. Every resident gets a wellness profile from a licensed nurse at admission, before a care plan is even built, and nursing staff stay on-site around the clock to handle medications, coordinate appointments, and help with day-to-day activities. Meals aren’t an afterthought either. In-house chefs prepare food on-site under the supervision of a registered dietitian, with real accommodation for different dietary needs, not just a token gluten-free option buried on a menu.
Beyond the clinical side, there’s transportation, fitness programming, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handling the practical stuff, while daily activities, cultural programming, and recreation keep the social calendar full.
Anthology of Louisville is a community built around structured, individualized care from day one, backed by real dietary oversight and a packed lifestyle calendar, for residents who may need that level of coordination as their care needs evolve.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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.

















