Page 31 of Best Senior Care in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 398 senior care communities in KY using KY Cabinet for Health & 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: 43/ 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

Compare Senior Care around Kentucky

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.

Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
No
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 43
Rank #170 / 403
Long Term Care (16), NF (Nursing Facility) (76)
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 9
Rank #34 / 161
A+4
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 43
Rank #183 / 403
Studio--3
Magnolia Village
SC
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
Yes
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 43
Rank #237 / 403
NF (Nursing Facility) (60)
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-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 43
Rank #147 / 403
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-3
Edmonson Center
SC
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
Yes
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 43
Rank #206 / 403
Private Rooms--3
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 43
Rank #231 / 403
NF (Nursing Facility) (110)--4
Hopkins Center
SC
NH
SNF
Woodburn
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 43
Rank #382 / 403
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
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 43
Rank #292 / 403
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 9
Rank #48 / 161
-3
Redbanks Colonial Terrace
SC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sebree
87
Facility 87
KY AVG 82
Rank #149 / 341
No
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 43
Rank #220 / 403
-
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 9
Rank #39 / 161
A+3
Nazareth Home Clifton
SC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 82
Rank #24 / 341
No
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 43
Rank #244 / 403
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
A+4
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
93
Facility 93
KY AVG 82
Rank #126 / 341
Yes
78
Facility 78
KY AVG 43
Rank #18 / 403
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-1
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
SC
NH
SNF
Middlesboro
95
Facility 95
KY AVG 82
Rank #116 / 341
Yes
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 43
Rank #88 / 403
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-3
Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
SC
NH
SNF
Maysville
130
Facility 130
KY AVG 82
Rank #37 / 341
Yes
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 43
Rank #126 / 403
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-3
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
SC
NH
SNF
Mount Vernon
143
Facility 143
KY AVG 82
Rank #26 / 341
No
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 43
Rank #170 / 403
-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #54 / 161
-4
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
SC
NH
Wilmore
285
Facility 285
KY AVG 82
Rank #1 / 341
No
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 43
Rank #95 / 403
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Overview of Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility is located on Gover Street in Somerset, Kentucky. Natalie Taylor owns this 123-bed home, which takes private payments alongside standard Medicare and Medicaid insurance. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 66, allowing visitors and family members to manage a moderate number of local tasks entirely on foot.

The nursing crew stays on the floor around the clock, averaging 2 hours and 45 minutes of direct medical care per resident every day. To limit off-site travel, the building coordinates integrated medical services, including lab work, X-ray imaging, pharmacy access, and routine dental, podiatry, hearing, and vision clinics.

The secure interior features a mix of private and semi-private bedrooms alongside an active hair salon, internet access, and dedicated family visiting lounges. Outside, residents can spend time in a courtyard that features a mobile gardening layout, while a facility van manages scheduled resident transit and ambulance needs. Past state inspection files reported historical gaps in documentation, infection control, and kitchen food safety, but the most recent survey documented zero health deficiencies or complaints.

Prospective residents can explore how the team organizes its everyday nursing hours, specialized post-acute therapy tracks, and current health compliance files. The community pairs these medical services with standard amenities, including multi-specialty clinical visits, courtyard gardening areas, internet access, and continuous layout security.

Contact Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Overview of Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation

Michelle Goodwin owns Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation, a 65-bed certified skilled nursing center located in the rural setting of Kuttawa, Kentucky. The administration routes resident invoicing through standard regional paths, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. The lakeside territory is car-dependent and carries a Walk Score of 7, meaning visiting relatives and local guests will need a vehicle for transport and commuting to the property.

Operational logs show that across the 65 certified skilled nursing beds, the resident population experiences an average length of stay of approximately 888 days. Shift reports indicate substantial daily oversight, with the 24-hour nursing team providing an average of 3 hours and 17 minutes of direct care per resident each day. This clinical time breaks down into 2 hours and 21 minutes from nurse aides, 32 minutes from practical nurses, and 28 minutes from registered nurses to manage medication delivery and wellness tracking.

The interior floor plan organizes daily workflows around regular medical monitoring and specific recovery programs, including orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical care, pulmonary management, bariatric services, and oncology support. Short-term respite tracks are also available alongside standard domestic systems like kitchen preparation, laundry services, and room cleaning. Because internal programming schedules and capacity numbers can fluctuate over time, the main office handles inquiries about current vacancies directly.

Families can schedule an appointment to evaluate the rural campus layout, review the direct nursing hours, and inspect the specialized therapy rooms firsthand.

Contact Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation

Valhalla Post Acute

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
Overview of Valhalla Post Acute

You can find Valhalla Post Acute operating in Louisville, Kentucky, under the ownership of Muhammad Babar. This 148-bed building maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate and processes residential stays through typical financial channels like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood requires a car for most travel, visitors and family members will find a personal vehicle essential for running local errands.

Most people who come here stay for roughly three months. This shorter timeline means the daily schedule leans heavily toward post-hospital rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and short-term recovery tracks. The nursing team covers the floor around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 42 minutes of direct attention for each resident daily across shifts of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides. Beyond standard rehab, the clinical department manages complex wound care, diabetes tracking, behavioral health, and hospice services.

Inside the facility, a dedicated rehabilitation gym is paired with specialized dining programs tailored to the nutritional needs of diabetic and wound-care patients. The staff handles all everyday obligations like housekeeping, room maintenance, and personal laundry. For families researching the home, state inspection reports have previously pointed out operational gaps in documentation, staff training, wound care tracking, and food safety protocols.

Prospective residents can look into how the building structures its short-term therapy plans, on-site clinical tracking, and medical record-keeping. The home coordinates these specialized medical services with standard provisions, including an active physical therapy gym, tailored dietary menus, and continuous nursing oversight.

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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.

Contact Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Glenmary Grove Senior Apartments

Ideally set in the thriving neighborhood of Louisville, KY, Glenmary Grove Senior Apartments is a dedicated 55+ community that offers independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delightful restaurants and shops in the area also provide residents with a variety of dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of top-notch amenities and exceptional services, ensuring residents can make the most of their best years.

Contact Glenmary Grove Senior Apartments

Overview of Anthology of Louisville

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.

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Overview of Magnolia Springs Lexington

An assisted living in Lexington, Magnolia Spring Lexington has been awarded as the #1 in Customer Satisfaction for 4 years in a row– a testament to its quality service. The assisted living home is an inviting community that ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in the assisted living community means a life of convenience and flexibility. Magnolia Springs Lexington is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle. They ensure that they are able to do many daily activities, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. The goal of the professional care staff is to ensure that residents are receiving holistic wellness. 

Contact Magnolia Springs Lexington

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 Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation operates a 104-bed building under the management of Beck Mayfield Ky Opco in Mayfield, Kentucky. The property sits in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 56, which allows visitors and family members to complete a moderate number of local errands on foot. Financial billing runs through standard channels, accepting private funds along with conventional Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

The home runs at a 97 percent occupancy rate, with individual resident stays averaging about 118 days. This timeline structures the daily floor routine around short-term post-hospital therapy, stroke recovery, and orthopedic or cardiac rehabilitation. To monitor these recovery tracks, the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 2 minutes of direct care per resident daily, utilizing a clinical rotation that divides hours among registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

The clinical department handles complex medical needs like wound care, tube feeding, ostomy care, and dedicated dementia programs. Indoors, the layout offers personal phones, high-speed internet, a beauty salon, and workstation areas with printer access. Daily calendars mix standard cleaning and laundry with movies, Wii gaming, therapeutic bowling, and a pet visitation program, while recent state surveys and complaint checks documented a deficiency rate of zero.

Older adults can look into how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, specialized post-surgical therapy tracks, and clean regulatory compliance files.

Contact Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation

Overview of Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Florence, KY, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its warm and nurturing environment. Housekeeping, transportation, and personal and medical supplies are among the excellent services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Stretching programs, bingo, and social gatherings help residents stay active and live happily. A mobile garden, a library, and a spacious outdoor courtyard are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated along I-71, near public transportation and shops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Kentucky, as it has exceptional services dedicated to oldr adults’ welfare.

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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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