Page 36 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 The Pavilion at Kenton

The Pavilion at Kenton is located on East 20th Street in Covington, Kentucky. Wildcat Holding LLC operates this recently opened 82-bed building, which accepts standard payment options like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The local neighborhood has a moderate walkability layout, meaning visitors can handle some small tasks on foot, though a personal vehicle is still helpful for general travel across the area.

The facility runs at a 96 percent occupancy rate, with residents staying for an average of 157 days. This timeline keeps the daily workflow focused on short-term physical rehabilitation and post-hospital recovery, backed by 24-hour floor coverage. The nursing team averages 2 hours and 54 minutes of direct care per resident daily, dividing tasks between registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides to maintain continuous medical monitoring.

The first floor features a restaurant-style dining area, an on-site café, and a private dining room for family visits. The building also houses the historical Majestic Chapel for scheduled religious services, while the staff handles daily room maintenance, security protocols, and laundry. For families reviewing the home, state inspection reports have highlighted historical compliance issues regarding medication management, food safety, and infection prevention.

Individuals can check out how the building manages its daily nursing shifts, short-term rehab tracks, and regulatory compliance records.

Contact The Pavilion at Kenton

Overview of Woodland Oaks

Owned by Anthony Mollica, Woodland Oaks is a nursing home in Ashland, Kentucky. The facility opened one year ago and was built as a new care community serving the area with rehabilitation services, respite care, and ongoing nursing care. It has 110 beds and currently operates at 98% occupancy. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different ways to cover both short-term and longer-term care.

Staffing and clinical services at the facility show a strong focus on rehabilitation. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 4 minutes of nursing care each day from licensed nurses and nursing aides. The average stay is about 106 days, which is common for people recovering from surgery or a hospitalization. Some residents may stay longer if they choose, and services are available for both post-acute recovery and ongoing skilled nursing care.

Many medical services are available inside the building. Residents can receive dental care, podiatry, optometry, audiology, pharmacy services, X-rays, and laboratory services without needing outside appointments. The facility also operates a mobile garden program and allows pets as part of daily life. State-of-the-art therapy equipment, modern furnishings, and both private and semi-private rooms are available throughout the newly built facility.

Ambulance transportation, beauty and barber salons, housekeeping, linen and laundry services, open visiting hours, and family lounges are available to residents and visitors. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building, and group outings are offered for residents interested in activities away from the home. The facility has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, meaning some neighborhood errands can be done on foot while most trips require transportation. State inspections found the home in compliance, previous deficiencies were corrected, regulatory requirements remain met, and no complaints have been reported since opening.

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Overview of Florence Park Care Center
Florence Park Nursing & Rehab Center has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation services in Northern Kentucky for decades. It is known for its family environment and individualized approach to customer service. The facility offers a full continuum of care, including physical therapy rehabilitation and long-term care.

Contact Florence Park Care Center

Overview of Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 60-bed facility at 124 West Nashville Street in Pembroke, Kentucky. Operated by Pembroke Operating Company, LLC (License #100069), the center serves Christian County and the Hopkinsville area, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.

The facility reports direct care staffing levels that exceed state averages in some categories, though clinical oversight remains below par. LPN hours are 58 minutes per resident per day (18% above the Kentucky average) and nurse aide hours are 2 hours and 33 minutes (5% above average). However, RN hours are 24 minutes per day—48% below the state average of 46 minutes—and weekend RN hours are 13 minutes, 58% below the state benchmark. Physical therapy hours are recorded at 1 minute per day, which is 75% below the state average.

Quality measures indicate significant clinical concerns regarding acute care utilization. Long-stay hospitalizations are 3.73 per 1,000 resident days—99% worse than the Kentucky average of 1.87. Long-stay emergency department (ED) visits are 4.70 per 1,000 days, 115% worse than the state average of 2.19. These figures represent residents being hospitalized or sent to the ED at approximately double the state rate.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services oversees inspections. Christian Heights maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 2.0, which is 57% better than the Kentucky average of 4.7. A February 21, 2025, recertification survey identified two deficiencies involving food storage safety and physical environment issues, such as peeling paint and malfunctioning toilets. A November 25, 2025 survey found the facility in full compliance with zero deficiencies, indicating these issues were resolved. No civil money penalties or enforcement actions have been recorded for the 2024–2026 period. Occupancy is 93%, well above the state average of 81.3%.

Service programs include short-term and long-term rehabilitation, memory care, wound care, and medication management. Amenities feature activities programming and 24-hour staffing in a city-center location with a Walk Score of 31. Since specific monthly pricing for nursing care is not provided in public records, request a current fee schedule during a facility tour.

Prospective residents seeking high-occupancy care with an improving compliance record should carefully weigh the severely elevated hospitalization and emergency department visit rates. It is recommended that individuals ask the administrator directly about clinical initiatives to reduce acute care utilization and observe the physical plant repairs during an in-person visit before making a placement decision.

Contact Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Laurels

Make the most of your best years at The Laurels, Inc., a blissful retreat in Harlan, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Regular housekeeping, linen, and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.

Contact The Laurels, Inc.

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.

Contact StoryPoint Union

Overview of Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Valarie Carter owns Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing facility located on Allensville Road in Elkton, Kentucky. The property routes its billing through typical payment paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. The local geographic area carries a Walk Score of 50, indicating a moderate setup where visitors and residents can complete a few minor errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

State files show an average length of stay tracking at 335 days across the 60 beds, pointing to a combination of short-term recovery tracks and extended residential housing. Daily floor schedules are built around the LifeWorks Rehab and HeartWorks Recovery programs to assist individuals transitioning from hospital surgeries or illnesses. To manage these clinical needs, the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct care per resident daily, which is backed by nurse aides providing 3 hours and 11 minutes of hands-on daily assistance with personal mobility.

Families can arrange an in-person tour to evaluate the private or semi-private bedroom options, see the restaurant-style dining area, and discuss the specialized recovery programs with the care team. The administrative staff manages these visits alongside inquiries regarding daily amenities like independent room HVAC controls, Wi-Fi access, the on-site beauty salon, and concierge support.

Contact Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Life Care Center of Morehead

Life Care Center of Morehead is a 97-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care at 933 North Tolliver Road in Morehead, Kentucky, located near St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Operated by Campbell/Preston Medical Investors, LLC in Rowan County, the facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay with an average stay duration of 91 days and a census geared toward long-term care.

CMS rates the facility 1 star, 64.2 percent below Kentucky average, driven by a health inspection sub-rating running 66 percent below state mean. Staffing is the contrasting strength at 63.9 percent above Kentucky average. Across 3 inspections since 2019, the facility totaled 15 total, including 1 critical Infection Control finding, with a $24,000 federal fine assessed in May 2025 and no payment denials. At 94 percent occupancy that’s well above Kentucky’s 81.3 percent average, the community operates near capacity.

A community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a full-time certified activity director are among the amenities, with an existing active resident council.

Close to St. Claire Regional Medical Center, the community serves long-term skilled nursing and dementia care residents in Rowan County.

Contact Life Care Center of Morehead

Overview of Barkley Plantation Assisted Living

Barkley Plantation Assisted Living is a 36-bed community at 640 Bypass Road in Cadiz, Kentucky. Serving Trigg County under Kentucky license number 101457, the facility is situated near Lake Barkley and the Land Between the Lakes national recreation area, maintaining an active license through June 30, 2026.

As a licensed assisted living and memory care provider rather than a Medicare-certified nursing home, Barkley Plantation operates under a state regulatory framework and does not carry a CMS star rating. Licensure and inspections are overseen by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; based on current filings, the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. The care model provides 24-hour staffing and personal oversight for residents who require support with daily tasks but do not need continuous hospital-level nursing care.

The campus manages an integrated care ladder including traditional assisted living, specialized memory care, and respite stays. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and transfers, supported by a 24-hour emergency call system. The memory care program supports individuals with cognitive impairments through a family-oriented approach and specialized staff trained in dementia redirection. Clinical services also include medication reminders and facilitation of arrangements with outside medical providers as needed.

Residents live in studio or one-bedroom apartments featuring individual climate controls, walk-in showers with grab bars, and kitchenettes equipped with a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The all-inclusive monthly service fee covers three nutritious meals daily plus snacks, weekly housekeeping, flat linen service, and utilities including cable TV and Wi-Fi. Campus amenities include a library, an exercise room, a private dining room for family gatherings, and several outside living areas. The property is pet-friendly and provides chauffeured transportation for medical appointments and community shopping trips.

Those seeking a smaller, family-run community in a scenic retirement destination near the Kentucky lakes region may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should contact the administration directly to discuss current unit pricing, which typically starts at approximately $4,000 per month, and schedule a tour to assess the safety features and wellness programming firsthand.

Contact Barkley Plantation Assisted Living

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Addington Drive, Russell, KY, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell is a renowned senior living community specializing in memory care. Featuring stunning and spacious residences, seniors experience unmatched relaxation and security. A team of respectful and highly qualified professionals delivering round-the-clock care and assistance for residents to flourish and reach their full potential.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell features various exclusive programs to ensure seniors’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for. With carefully curated activities and exciting programs, residents explore new interests while keeping their dignity intact. Enjoy healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Create lasting memories with the vibrant and inviting environment of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Russell

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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