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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. SC (Senior Care):
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Grayson
120No 68 -14
Sam Swope Care Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Masonic Home
268Yes 66 --2
Oakwood Icf/Iid, Unit 1
SC
NH
RESC
Somerset
57No 66 -1-
Better Senior Living
SC
AL
RESC
Cadiz
68No 15 Semi-Private Rooms-2
Barton House Louisville
SC
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
20No 26 Suite26-
Vitality Living Springdale
SC
AL
IL
MC
Louisville
90Yes 25 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Traditions at Beaumont
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville (Fairmount)
80Yes 20 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed12-
The Lakes of Paducah
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Paducah
60No 70 -15-
Ashton Grove Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Georgetown
90No 83 Behavioral Health (60), Dementia Care (30)--
Jeffersontown Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Jeffersontown
98No 74 -13
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Overview of Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation

With a 120-bed capacity, Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Grayson, KY, offering hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community have access to nursing services for complex medical needs, supported by 24-hour staffing. Comfort-focused care is also provided for terminally ill residents, while respite care is available for those seeking short-term stays.

Occupancy is at 91.9%, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families payment paths for covered or privately funded care.

Short-term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy are available for residents who need recovery support. The community also offers x rays, lab work, podiatry services, and mental health consultations, covering imaging, testing, foot care, and behavioral health support.

Contact Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation

Sam Swope Care Center

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

Sam Swope Care Center provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Masonic Home, KY. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 268 beds, so residents live in a larger care setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Short-term rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services give residents a place to receive recovery-focused care without arranging transportation elsewhere. Dialysis is also available through the care setting, giving residents access to that treatment without leaving for another provider.

Sam Swope Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to continue living with a pet. The community is administered by David Brown and operated by Masonic Homes Of Louisville. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete select nearby errands independently. The range of care and short-term rehabilitation may make Sam Swope Care Center a good fit for someone whose needs include ongoing nursing support, memory care, or a temporary recovery stay.

Contact Sam Swope Care Center

Overview of Oakwood Icf/iid, Unit 1

Operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Oakwood Icf/iid, Unit 1 provides nursing home and residential care in Somerset, Kentucky, within a 57-bed setting. The community has a doctor on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents have access to services as needed. Recovery support is also provided for those in rehabilitation to help improve their ability to function.

Residential Services, Day Services, and Supported Employment connect residents with housing, daytime activities, and employment support. With its variety of services, the community can accommodate adults with an intellectual or developmental disability seeking residential care or daytime support.t

A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to manage some nearby errands independently. Garry Green serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Better Senior Living

Better Senior Living offers assisted living and residential care in Cadiz, KY, with around the clock personal care support. Medication management and mental health care are included, while the home’s focus on independence allows residents to take part in daily life as their abilities permit. Support is available throughout the day.

The home has 68 beds and semi private rooms, so residents share their rooms rather than having fully private accommodations. Dietary accommodations and diabetic friendly options are available for residents with those meal needs. An engaging recreational calendar and community outings provide scheduled activities and chances to participate beyond the home.

Better Senior Living may be a good fit for an adult who needs ongoing personal care along with medication or mental health support.

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Barton House Louisville

6830 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241
Overview of Barton House Louisville

Barton House Louisville is a distinct community surrounded by lush trees in Overlook Drive #6830, Louisville, KY, that specializes in memory care. The community features purposely designed and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7.

With a comprehensive activity program, residents are encouraged to engage with their surroundings and live actively to improve their cognition. Mealtimes also foster comfort with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Cherish every moment of your golden years with the community’s trusted and dedicated care, ensuring the highest quality of life.

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Overview of Vitality Living Springdale

Vitality Living Springdale is an upscale senior living community in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community offers an array of spacious and comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to housekeeping and maintenance services. Residents here are provided personalized help with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, personal care, and medication assistance, ensuring they live in comfort and convenience.

Committed to providing residents with a vibrant environment that fosters comfort, enjoyment, and connections, the community offers a wide array of planned social, fitness and recreational activities. Residents have plenty of time to enjoy the community’s vibrant programs with the help of chef-prepared meals, transportation, housekeeping and maintenance services. Here, residents have access to the conveniences they need to live their retirement to the fullest.

Starting Price $4,300/Month

Contact Vitality Living Springdale

Overview of Traditions at Beaumont

Set in the vibrant area of Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, Traditions at Beaumont is a remarkable senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care options. Residents can choose their ideal living space among the beautifully designed accommodations in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community offers each resident a personalized care plan that matches their needs and access to immediate assistance with a 24-hour team of professional caregivers.

A wide array of social, religious, educational, recreational and wellness programs and activities are provided to give residents plenty of opportunities for leisure, entertainment, and wellness. Weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation are provided to make residents’ lives more comfortable and easier. A delightful dining experience is provided by a team of excellent chefs that carefully plans and creates resident-inspired menu featuring delicious meals made from the freshest ingredients, making residents’ living even a more vibrant experience.

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Overview of The Lakes of Paducah

The Lakes of Paducah offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Paducah, Kentucky. In assisted living, a resident keeps an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 60 beds. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s care to change without moving elsewhere or starting over socially. Respite care may be a good fit for a family needing short-term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

A fitness center supports on-site exercise, and rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The salon and barber handle grooming on site, while the library, billiards lounge, patio, and veranda overlooking the lakes offer places for reading, games, and outdoor time. Chef-prepared meals are served in the community’s dining setting, with the bistro and happy hour pub providing additional places for food and beverages. Jennifer Brown serves as the administrator, and a Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact The Lakes of Paducah

Overview of Ashton Grove Senior Living

With a 90-bed capacity, Ashton Grove Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Georgetown, KY. Residents have access to higher levels of care with licensed nurses and CNAs on-site, as well as 24-hour staffing. The community also provides short-term memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The community is administered by Miles Burkholder, and starting prices are $4,450 for independent living, $5,450 for assisted living, and $6,950 for memory care. Aside from care options, housekeeping and laundry services are also offered for convenience. Restaurant-style dining and an all-day bistro also give residents access to meals throughout the day on-site.

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. The community is also equipped with fitness center access, a beauty salon, a movie theater, and outdoor terrace and patio areas that support activities and personal routines. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips.

$5,450/Month

Contact Ashton Grove Senior Living

Overview of Jeffersontown Rehabilitation

Administered by Donald Knox, Jeffersontown Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The community ensures residents receive nursing care with licensed nurses on-site. With rehabilitation services, residents have access to recovery support that helps improve functionality.

The community has 98 beds and provides 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Currently, 90 beds are in use, indicating a 91.6% occupancy. Its newly constructed rehabilitation unit and therapy gym support therapy sessions on site, while the Rehab to Home Program and inpatient and outpatient therapies support rehabilitation during a stay and after discharge.

Led by Jeffersontown Opco, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Jeffersontown Rehabilitation

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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Senior Care in Kentucky at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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