Page 29 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.
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.
The Victorian at Riverside
SC
AL
RC
Covington
40Yes 61 ---
Oak Ridge Retirement Center
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Madisonville
33No 70 ---
Stilley House Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Benton
56Yes 46 ---
Madisonville Rest Home
SC
AL
Madisonville
58No 38 Semi-Private Rooms-4
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
SC
NH
Owensboro
30No 80 ---
Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Beaver Dam
71No 35 --3
The Courtyard
SC
AL
IL
Central City
38No 54 ---
StoryPoint Middletown
SC
AL
IL
Middletown
-Yes 26 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA--
The Homeplace of Henderson
SC
AL
IL
MC
Henderson
36Yes 4 Studio / 1 Bed--
StoryPoint Union
SC
AL
IL
Union (Fowler Creek Villas)
-Yes 16 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
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Overview of The Victorian at Riverside

The Victorian at Riverside offers assisted living and respite care in Covington, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain daily routines. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support.

The community has 40 beds, giving families a clear indication of its available residential capacity. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and William Konop serves as administrator.

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Overview of Oak Ridge Retirement Center

Oak Ridge Retirement Center in Madisonville, Kentucky, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations, whereas assisted living assists with personal daily routines. Memory care provides a secured environment with continuous supervision, and respite care offers temporary stays when home caregivers need time off.

Administrator Mary Lyn Troop oversees this 33-bed community. Daily amenities include restaurant-style dining, an on-site salon, fitness activities, and planned social programs. Residents benefit from a 70 walk score location that allows some errands on foot, alongside staff assistance with local transportation.

Families considering progressive care options or temporary respite stays can reach out to Oak Ridge Retirement Center to review current openings or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Stilley House Assisted Living

Stilley House Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Benton, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 56 beds, Stilley House Assisted Living may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

Chef prepared meals made with fresh ingredients are served in a restaurant setting, giving residents prepared dining within the community. Scheduled transportation covers appointments and errands, so residents can use a community arranged ride for those trips. A peaceful garden offers outdoor space, while the salon and barber support grooming within the community.

Wellness and activities programs provide structured opportunities for exercise and engagement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. A Walk Score of 46 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Brown serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Madisonville Rest Home

Madisonville Rest Home is an assisted living community in Madisonville, KY. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to receive care in a residential setting.

The home has 58 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents may get to know each other. Its 97% occupancy means most beds are filled, so current availability may be limited. Semi-private rooms are available for a resident who is comfortable sharing a room with a companion, and Madisonville Rest Home I operates the community.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting. A resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands. Madisonville Rest Home may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks and prefers a semi-private room.

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Overview of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Transitional Care of Owensboro is the premier nursing home in the city that offers unparalleled rehabilitative services. They stand as the home that has raised the standard for rehabilitative care, focused on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. The transitional rehabilitation center is dedicated to recovering all its residents– even those with complex medical needs.
With an emphasis on post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and advanced wound care. 

Contact The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Overview of Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center

Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Beaver Dam, KY, offering memory care, hospice care, palliative care and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers a supervised setting for someone living with dementia; hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious or end of life illness.

The community has 71 beds. Its short term rehabilitation program provides a temporary stay centered on rehabilitation services, while respite care gives a family caregiver short term coverage during travel or recovery. With these services, Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center may be a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation, dementia support, hospice or palliative care, or a brief respite stay.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help cover eligible long term care, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, and private pay means paying directly. Justin Hendrix serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 35, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands.

Contact Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc

The Courtyard

100 West Broad Street, Central City, KY 42330
Overview of The Courtyard

The Courtyard, a 38-bed home in Central City, KY, provides assisted living and independent living. Dressing, bathing, and medication are where assisted living lends a hand, and the private apartment stays the resident’s. Independent living carries the community’s services and adds nothing daily to them.

A building of this size means a resident becomes known to the people working there. Spacious Private Apartments and Fully-Equipped Kitchens are both named amenities, so anyone who wants to cook something has the room for it.

Transportation, a salon, religious services, and activities are each also named on the amenity list. Amy Dukes holds the job of administrator here. The Walk Score is 54, so it’s somewhat walkable, and certain errands can be managed without a car.

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Overview of StoryPoint Middletown

StoryPoint Middletown offers assisted living and independent living in Middletown, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, since a move to a different care setting may not require leaving the community.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them when they move in.

Contact StoryPoint Middletown

The Homeplace of Henderson

3104 Green River Rd, Henderson, KY 42420
Overview of The Homeplace of Henderson

Homeplace of Henderson is a distinguished community in Henderson, KY, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With different levels of care, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care for their ever-changing needs around the clock. The community has specially designed and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care options in two distinct locations, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Overview of StoryPoint Union

Focusing on independent living, StoryPoint Union is a retirement community in Union, Kentucky. The community has a three-story setting, featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

With a car-dependent area, the community’s transportation services help residents access errands conveniently. Fitness and recreation programs are also available.

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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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