Page 24 of Best Senior Care in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 398 senior care communities in Kentucky using Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in KY
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Jul 2026
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398 homes
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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kentucky. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

Westport Place Health Campus
SC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 82
Rank #325 / 341
Yes
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 41
Rank #183 / 423
Studio--3
Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
No
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 41
Rank #170 / 423
Long Term Care (16), NF (Nursing Facility) (76)
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 8
Rank #31 / 160
A+4
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 82
Rank #36 / 341
No
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 8
Rank #53 / 160
-3
Brookdale Murray
SC
AL
Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 82
Rank #158 / 341
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #176 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 8
Rank #2 / 160
A+-
Sunrise of Louisville
SC
AL
MC
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--
Hopkins Center
SC
NH
SNF
Woodburn
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
Edmonson Center
SC
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
Yes
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
Private Rooms--3
Magnolia Village
SC
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
No
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 41
Rank #237 / 423
NF (Nursing Facility) (60)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 8
Rank #53 / 160
-4
The Forum at Brookside
SC
AL
IL
RC
Louisville (Griffytown)
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 82
Rank #321 / 341
Yes
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 41
Rank #319 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 8
Rank #5 / 160
A+-
Vitality Living Springdale
SC
AL
IL
MC
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+-
Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 82
Rank #70 / 341
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
NF (Nursing Facility) (110)--4
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
SC
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 82
Rank #31 / 341
Yes
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 8
Rank #12 / 160
A+-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
SC
AL
IL
MC
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+-
The Springs at Stony Brook
SC
ADC
AL
IL
MC
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
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
SC
NH
Wilmore
285
Facility 285
KY AVG 82
Rank #1 / 341
No
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 41
Rank #95 / 423
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Overview of Fern Terrace of Owensboro

Discover the compassion and dedication that sets the community apart. Welcome to Fern Terrace of Owensboro, a premier assisted living community located in Owensboro, Kentucky offering Personal Care homes and Assisted Living. Residents benefit from the expertise of trained personnel who administer medications and provide round-the-clock care. The community ensures a comforting environment with both private and semi-private rooms, promoting personalized attention and comfort.

For added convenience, Fern Terrace offers transportation to medical appointments, and residents have access to physician, psychiatrist, dental, optical, and podiatry services. Engaging activities are scheduled, fostering socialization and overall well-being. Welcome to Fern Terrace, where an enriching community awaits to support residents’ journey to wellness and vibrant living.

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Overview of Windsor Gardens Senior Living

Windsor Gardens Senior Living offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care– they promote a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. Windsor Gardens is where residents can be better versions of themselves– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.

Windsor Gardens offers a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with memory loss. Community features include medication management, full-dining services, assistance for personal needs, housekeeping, laundry service, and worship services– available for all residents.

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Overview of McCready Manor

McCready Manor, founded in Richmond, Kentucky, embodies inclusive compassion regardless of race, religion, or national origin, mirroring their commitment to following the example set by their Lord. Every resident is cherished as a valued member of the McCready family, with staff dedicated to meeting their daily needs with love and cheerful assisted living services.

McCready Manor offers assisted living in a cozy, home-like setting with amenities designed to foster a sense of belonging and comfort. Residents can enjoy the onsite beauty salon, formal dining room, and various activities like exercise classes, ceramics, and social outings. Apartments feature fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, and handicapped accessibility, with additional services including housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and meal options served in an elegant dining room.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Highland Crossing

Discover the welcoming community of Atria Highland Crossing, where seniors are encouraged to be themselves in a comfortable and supportive environment. Situated amid a lush thicket of mature trees on the rolling hills of Fort Wright, this senior living community offers both assisted living and independent living options, the staff at Atria Highland Crossing empowers active seniors to maintain their independence to the fullest.

Atria Highland Crossing enables seniors to focus on their passions while the staff takes care of everyday tasks such as housekeeping and light linen services. Senior living apartment choices range from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom options. Conveniently located a short drive away from medical facilities, dining establishments, and retail centers, this assisted living community ensures easy access to essential local resources. The multi-wing community building boasts an abundance of windows, a warm-colored brick exterior, and an inviting front entrance, creating a charming atmosphere. And with a pet-friendly policy, residents can enjoy the companionship of their beloved pets. Spanning over a spacious 12-acre campus, Atria Highland Crossing fosters a neighborhood-like environment that brings seniors together. 

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Overview of The Bungalows at Bowling Green

The Bungalows is an assisted living and skilled nursing community near Bowling. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach and luxury setting. The assisted living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. A vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service elevates their daily living. The Bungalows is the ideal home where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment.

As a member of the Phoenix Senior Living Community, The Bungalows strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience.

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Overview of Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation

Hopkinsville, Kentucky serves as the home base for Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 100-bed nursing facility owned by Hughes Ash. On the financial side, the billing office uses standard payment setups, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The neighborhood surrounding the property has a Walk Score of 78, making it a very walkable location where visitors and families can handle the majority of their daily errands on foot.

The facility stays busy with a 93 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 103 days. This timeframe points to a heavy focus on short-term recovery and getting people back home, alongside regular long-term residential stays. To keep up with daily medical needs, the floor staff puts in an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day, which includes 21 minutes of dedicated time from registered nurses to manage physical therapy schedules, psychiatric care, and palliative support.

Families can contact the main desk to arrange a walk-through of the building, look over the floor plan, and check out the therapy setups firsthand. The administrative team coordinates these property tours while answering questions about private room availability, nurse practitioner coverage, on-site laundry services, and social activities like live entertainment, church services, and pet therapy.

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Overview of Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation

Set at a moderately walkable location convenient for local visits, Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned by Gene Moore in Danville, Kentucky. It’s relatively new, having opened within the past year. The 106-bed home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. It runs at a 77 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay length of about 102 days, reflecting a strong rehab focus.

Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation leans heavily into recovery and specialized care. Total nursing care averages roughly 4 hours 7 minutes per resident day, with dedicated physician oversight 24/7, making it a full-service setting for post-acute recovery. The array of specialized programs underscores this clinical orientation. The home offers orthopedic and neurological recovery, Parkinson’s disease treatment, cardiac and diabetic management, oncology support, and comprehensive wound care, including Mist Therapy for complex wounds. Respiratory care, post-surgical recovery, and pain management are core offerings, as are physical and occupational therapies delivered with specialized equipment like NuStep machines and Nintendo Wii Virtual Rehab. For occupants with cognitive needs, Alzheimer’s and dementia care exists alongside a behavioral management unit and psychosocial intervention. Beyond clinical services, the facility supports transition planning with home assessments before discharge and family education prior to a resident’s return home. On-site podiatry, dental, and optometry services lessen the need for off-site appointments. Residents also benefit from a full-time chaplain, weekly multi-denominational religious services, a quality-of-life program, and select dining options. Private rooms, a beauty shop, 24-hour visitation, and facility-wide Wi-Fi are offered.

Inspections have centered on care planning and supervision matters, which Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation addressed via enhanced monitoring and staff education, and subsequent investigations affirmed compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Overview of Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation provides compassionate skilled nursing care. It is located in Ashland, Kentucky, and offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The facility is designed to support residents in reclaiming their independence with personalized care plans.

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Overview of Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center

Owned by LP Re II Holdings, Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 104-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Brodhead, Kentucky. Located on West Main Street, it’s in a car-dependent area where most daily errands demand a car. Although newly established, the center has assembled a clinical program focused on post-acute rehabilitation and long-term skilled care for patients with complex medical needs. It currently operates at 76 percent occupancy, averaging a stay duration of 79 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing residents.

The facility’s strength is its breadth of specialized services. It offers extensive rehabilitation programs for orthopedic recovery, joint replacement therapy, and fall management, alongside respiratory care and wound management, such as wound vac therapy. Cardiac care, diabetic care, and oncology care round out medical specialties. For patients requiring more specialized support, the center supplies hospice and palliative care, psychosocial intervention, and outpatient therapy services. The staff also supervises enteral tube feeding, pain management, and medication administration with 24-hour registered nurse supervision and physician on-call coverage. Therapeutic recreation includes recreational therapy and even Nintendo Wii virtual rehab options. Patients get an average of 3 hours 24 minutes of total nursing care per resident day, backed by a team of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, making the home accessible to families with different coverage options. Respite care exists for short-term stays, and discharge planning includes home assessments and patient and family education before transition back home. As part of the therapeutic repertoire, pet therapy is offered.

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Overview of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

Jett SNF Operations LLC owns Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation, a 120-bed skilled nursing property located in Jackson, Kentucky. The administration handles standard financial accounts by processing private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid options. The immediate neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 51, establishing a moderately walkable layout where visitors can manage a few common daily errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The building runs at a 45 percent occupancy rate across its 120 beds, with residents staying for an average of 392 days. This timeline shows a stable operational mix of long-term medical housing and short-term post-hospital recovery tracks.

To manage these health goals, the 24-hour care team logs an average of 2 hours and 6 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day, working to monitor specialized therapy programs covering orthopedic rehab, post-surgical care, pulmonary management, bariatric services, and oncology nursing.

Prospective representatives can schedule an in-person visit to evaluate the therapy layouts, look over the building configurations, and discuss recent operations directly with the management team. The front office coordinates these property walks while answering direct questions regarding room availability, temporary respite tracks, and the specific steps taken during recent regulatory updates to align daily floor procedures with general state safety standards.

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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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