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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Union at JTown
SC
IL
Louisville
-Yes 73 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Dominion of Florence
SC
AL
MC
Florence
15Yes 49 ---
Ashwood Place
SC
IL
Frankfort
-Yes 51 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Barkley Plantation Assisted Living
SC
AL
Cadiz
36No 35 ---
Grant Village
SC
IL
Bowling Green
-No 72 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Creekside on Bardstown
SC
AL
MC
RC
Louisville
88Yes 34 Assisted Living Community (56), Dementia Care (32)--
Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We
SC
NH
SNF
Louisville
100No 55 --4
Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Hardinsburg
63No 35 -13
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Kuttawa
65No 7 -13
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home
SC
ADC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Paris
109No 77 --5
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Overview of Union at Jtown

Union at Jtown is a highly accessible independent living community in Louisville, KY, that offers a variety of well-thought-out accommodations for older adults. The community has one- and two-bedroom apartments, designed for residents’ comfort and convenience. Each apartment is also equipped with a dishwasher, walk-in closets, and a private balcony. With its dedication to helping residents live actively in retirement, the community continuously provides top-notch services.

Recreational opportunities, fitness programs, and a variety of social events also provide residents with more opportunities to learn and interact with friends. A sports court, a fitness center, and a grill and picnic area are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Surrounded by restaurants, public transportation, and a pharmacy, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Kentucky, especially with its ideal location.

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Overview of Dominion of Florence

Experience a heartfelt senior living experience in Northern Kentucky. Situated conveniently near Merchants Square, Dominion Senior Living of Florence is a retirement community that caters to seniors in Florence, Kentucky. The community features a serene courtyard adorned with picnic areas, walking paths, sensory gardens, and engaging games for residents to relish.

Embracing a homely environment, this two-story residence presents thoughtfully designed apartments including two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio options tailored to meet the unique needs of senior residents. Dominion of Florence takes pride in offering the gift of vibrant senior living to the Florence community. Discover a place where senior living becomes a cherished gift, where comfort, community, and care intertwine seamlessly. 

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Overview of Ashwood Place

Situated gracefully in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Ashwood Place offers an array of enticing independent living options. Residents have the choice of studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom living spaces, providing them with the flexibility to find what suits them best. This vibrant community not only offers spacious living quarters but also extends its hospitality with outpatient rehabilitation services and accommodations for respite care or short-term stays. The home is committed to meeting the highest independent living facility requirements, ensuring that residents enjoy not only the comforts of home but also the peace of mind that comes with top-notch service and care.

The community is designed to provide an environment where residents can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle while receiving exceptional service. The offerings here are as diverse as they are engaging, with activities tailored to various interests, from movie nights and exercise classes to library visits and restaurant-style dining. The experience is enriched further with amenities such as a beauty salon, barbershop, and the joy of watching sunsets while savoring popsicles. Ashwood Place not only provides a living space but fosters a neighborhood that embraces an ideal lifestyle for active and contented living.

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Overview of Barkley Plantation Assisted Living

Barkley Plantation Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Cadiz, KY. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication management while maintaining their own living space. That combination may suit someone who needs regular support but still wants a private place to live.

With 36 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Clara Beth Hyde serves as the administrator. A wellness program and daily planned social events provide structured opportunities for wellness activities and social engagement. Chauffeured transportation is available when residents need an arranged ride. The area has a Walk Score of 35, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Grant Village

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Bowling Green, KY, Grant Village Apartments is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Laundry spaces and many convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents have easy access to their needs and leisure opportunities with unique local shops and entertainment sites nearby. With a full kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s serene and welcoming environment makes it an enticing retirement option, especially for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Creekside on Bardstown

Creekside on Bardstown in Louisville, KY, offers assisted living and memory care. Respite care rides on the same license, and there are 88 beds. Assisted living takes on dressing, medication management, and bathing, while memory care puts a resident liable to wander inside a secured setting under supervision.

A short stay covers a usual caregiver’s travel, recovery, or other obligations. Because the three levels are here together, somebody moving from daily help to supervised memory care is not moving house as well. A family wanting short-term cover has somewhere to ask.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services are named, as are Scheduled Transportation, Restaurant-Style Dining, and Beauty Salon / Barber. An animal is allowed to come. Thirty-four is the Walk Score, car-dependent, so a car or a ride does the errands. Jennifer Moran holds the administrator’s job.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We

Located in Louisville, KY, Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and Wellness Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses support residents’ care, particularly those with ongoing clinical oversight. Moreover, rehabilitation services support residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay on-site.

The home has 100 beds, with a variety of private and semi-private accommodations. Occupancy is at 89%, with an average length of stay of 74 days. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, creating payment paths for residents using public benefits or personal funds. Nick Cooper serves as administrator, while LP Louisville Lynn Way operates the community.

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Overview of Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Somebody has been getting up twice a night for a year and has not mentioned it or how difficult it is for them. Respite care at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is built for that person.

Five care types run across 63 beds here: nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite. That range covers a resident who needs steady nursing, comfort-focused care, or a placement with a definite end date.

Licensed nursing covers the overnight, which counts for the things that need supervision and can get worse lying down. Congestion and shortness of breath aren’t the kinds of things that wait until morning.

Hospice and palliative care mean the care changes while the address stays the same. Someone already living here is not sent elsewhere once their comfort becomes the main goal.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Nursing time equals 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident daily. Rehabilitation services are part of what the center handles, and a salon also operates on-site. Joseph Vance administers the center for Hardinsburg Health Center.

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Overview of Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation

Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation runs four care types in Kuttawa, KY. Skilled nursing, hospice care, nursing home care, and respite care make the list. The nursing home side is for residents whose need for it does not let up.

Hospice care is on the license for residents receiving end-of-life support. Respite care books the short stay for a usual caregiver needing time away.

Several stages of care are covered across those four. Short-Term Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, and Post-Surgical Care handle the return from an operation. Pulmonary Care, Bariatric Care, and Oncology Care are named for residents with those particular conditions.

Rehabilitation services happen on site. 24/7 Nursing Care is one of the named programs, so the hours are written down rather than assumed.

The license covers 65 beds, spanning recovery support at one end and clinical care that does not stop at the other. The per-resident nursing figure is 2 hours and 54 minutes a day.

Eligible residents can use Medicare or Medicaid coverage, and other families pay directly, with all three accepted. The license belongs to Vista Ridge SNF Operations, and Michelle Hall runs the building day to day.

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Overview of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Located in Paris, Kentucky, Bourbon Heights Nursing Home offers nursing home care, adult day care, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive ongoing support with licensed nurses on-site. The community can also accommodate those seeking daytime support, as well as short-term stays, through adult day care and respite services.

The community has 109 beds, with an occupancy of 41.3%. Moreover, total nursing care hours are 5 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. Its rehabilitation center also provides rehabilitation services on-site, while the chapel gives residents a place for religious services.

Administered by Thomas Davis, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable range. This also suggests that most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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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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