Page 19 of Best Senior Care in Kentucky

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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. 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.
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Elkton
60No 50 -13
Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Salyersville
143No 32 --6
River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Paducah
103No 70 -16
Madonna Manor
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Villa Hills
64No 4 1 Bed / 2 Bed-6
Golden Years Rest Home
SC
AL
MC
Lackey (Wayland)
84No 8 Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms-3
Calumet Trace – A Charter Senior Living Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Owensboro (Gateway Commons)
20Yes 48 Studio / 1 Bed--
Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort
SC
AL
MC
Frankfort
75No 50 Behavioral Health (60), Dementia Care (15)--
Signature Healthcare of Glasgow Rehab and Wellness C
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Glasgow
68No 75 -13
Riverview Health Care Center
SC
NH
PC
SNF
Prestonsburg
121No 7 --5
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brandenburg
57No 37 -14
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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.

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Overview of Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salyersville, Kentucky, delivers long-term nursing home care, short-term rehabilitation, respite stays, and palliative services. Palliative programs emphasize symptom relief and comfort care, while respite options provide short-term stays so primary caregivers can take time off. Clinical teams provide round-the-clock nursing supervision alongside restorative therapies that help residents rebuild functional independence.

Salyersville Health Operating Company manages the 143-bed facility under administrator Benita Dickenson. Daily nursing records show an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of direct care per resident. Specialized medical support includes 24/7 respiratory therapist coverage, scheduled physician visits, structured wound care, medication management, and personalized dietary counseling. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Prospective residents seeking long-term care or short-term respite can contact Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to get more details, discuss financial options, or schedule a visit.

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Overview of River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Paducah, KY, offering hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice supports end-of-life care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary relief. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery, and both short-term and long-term care are available for temporary recovery or ongoing nursing needs. The range of services suits residents who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation, or short-term support.

River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 103 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Teresa Belt serves as administrator, and Paducah Operating Company operates River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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Madonna Manor

2344 Amsterdam Rd, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Overview of Madonna Manor

Madonna Manor is an exceptional community in Villa Hills, KY, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community strives to meet residents’ healthcare needs, providing top-tier care with a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a great option for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Golden Years Rest Home

Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Golden Years Rest Home, an outstanding community in Lackey, KY, that offers assisted living and memory care. Alongside exceptional care from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, housekeeping and linen services are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs tailored to their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a great option for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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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 Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

Dominion of Frankfort is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community with respite care. The community provides a safe environment for everyone. The home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. Dominion of Frankfort prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect.

Driven by comfort, safety, and innovation, management makes it a point that the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of every senior are satisfied– from life enrichment activities to personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 nurse staff, Dominion ensures that services are maintained with value to seniors and their families.

Contact Dominion Senior Living of Frankfort

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Glasgow Rehab and Wellness C

Situated in Glasgow, Kentucky, Signature Healthcare of Glasgow Rehab and Wellness Center provides nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive care whenever needed, with 24-hour staffing available. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, also support residents’ recovery after an injury, illness, or hospital stay.

The community can accommodate a variety of older adults’ needs, ranging from those seeking temporary stays and those with serious illness to life-limiting conditions, through respite care, hospice, and palliative care. Administered by Candi Spears, this 68-bed community is currently at 84% occupancy, with 57 beds in use. Additionally, a total of 3 hours and 54 minutes of nursing care is provided per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

The Care Navigation program can help coordinate services and care needs. Moreover, an on-site chaplain offers spiritual support, while transportation to community events allows residents to attend those activities without arranging separate transportation.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to fund care directly.

Contact Signature Healthcare of Glasgow Rehab and Wellness C

Overview of Riverview Health Care Center

Riverview Health Care Center is a nursing home, skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care community in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The center has 121 beds, which gives families a clear sense of the community’s capacity without indicating a particular room arrangement. Rehabilitation services support recovery and functional improvement. Transportation can help residents attend scheduled activities or appointments without arranging every trip independently.

Restaurant style dining is available, and an on-site salon provides an option for personal grooming. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Medicaid is available for eligible residents, while Medicare may cover qualifying short-term skilled care.

Total nurse staffing is 2h 47m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Hope Brainard serves as administrator, and LP Prestonsburg Riverview operates the center. Clinical Services, Care Navigation, and Life Enrichment are also available.

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Overview of Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Brandenburg, Kentucky, offering hospice, palliative, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide 24 hour nursing support for residents with ongoing medical needs. Hospice care supports end of life needs, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The range of services is suited to a resident whose needs change over time, as well as a family seeking short term care during caregiver travel or recovery. The community has 57 beds, and all of them are occupied. Its size may appeal to someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment options for care. Rehabilitation services support therapy as part of a resident’s care, while beauty and barber services provide grooming at the community. Social outings offer organized opportunities to take part in activities outside the usual routine, and the pet friendly policy allows residents to have pets with them. Maria Sosh is the administrator, and Brandenburg Opco operates the community.

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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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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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