Page 2 of Best Senior Living in Lexington, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 senior living communities in Lexington, KY using KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in KY
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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.
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.
Lexington Country Place
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Headley Green)
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 80
Rank #192 / 195
Yes
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 42
Rank #144 / 208
Studio-5
Highgrove at Tates Creek
IL
AL
MC
Lexington (Pinnacle)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 80
Rank #26 / 61
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 42
Rank #23 / 103
Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)--
Friendship Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington (Belleau Woods)
117
Facility 117
KY AVG 80
Rank #11 / 61
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 42
Rank #77 / 103
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm
IL
AL
MC
Lexington
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 80
Rank #48 / 61
No
71
Facility 71
KY AVG 42
Rank #19 / 103
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
The Willows at Citation
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington (Griffin Gate)
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 80
Rank #194 / 195
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 42
Rank #197 / 208
Studio-3
Preston Greens Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Lexington
124Yes 26 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
The Breckinridge
IL
MC
Lexington
26Yes 26 1 BedA--
The Willows at Hamburg
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 80
Rank #79 / 195
Yes---4
Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2
IL
AL
Lexington
16No 11 Single / Double Rooms--
Morning Pointe of Lexington East
IL
AL
MC
Lexington
73Yes 21 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other KY independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 31 analyzed for Lexington. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Lexington Country Place

Overseen by Tina Whitt, Lexington Country Place is a nursing home and assisted living community in the Headley Green neighborhood of Lexington, KY. It offers skilled nursing and respite care. Residents have access to a variety of services at all times with 24-hour staffing. Short-term stays are also welcome, providing temporary relief to family caregivers.

The community’s 22-bed capacity is currently fully occupied. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours of nursing care daily. Moreover, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use public coverage when eligible or pay directly.

Residents can use the full-service salon, arts and crafts studio, and bistro, along with non-denominational church services. Transportation for group activities allows residents to attend those outings without arranging separate travel. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed.

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Overview of Highgrove at Tates Creek

Located among the rolling hills and mature trees of southeast Lexington, KY, Highgrove at Tates Creek offers unparalleled amenities and a personalized experience for all its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community features classical revival architecture and open-concept common areas that radiate a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Experience resort-style amenities, exceptional hospitality, and an array of social, recreational, and educational programs and outings. This is a place where residents can feel safe and comfortable, free to enjoy their passions and connect with others who share the same interests. Engage the mind, body, and spirit with fitness classes, or enjoy lively moments during daily happy hours. Highgrove at Tates Creek provides seniors with scenic views, chef-prepared meals, invigorating entertainment options, and a continuum of care services.

Starting Price $1,950/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Friendship Towers

Create unforgettable moments at Friendship Towers, an idyllic retreat in Lexington, KY, offering independent living and assisted living. The community features cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also have a worry-free lifestyle with laundry spaces on-site and weekly housekeeping.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and wellness opportunities. All-day dining is also provided, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm

Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm’s care in Lexington, KY, spans independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private home and community services without daily care. Moving into assisted living, a resident stays in an apartment and gets help with bathing, dressing, medication, and the rest of the daily tasks. Memory care, supervised and secure, is for those who may wander.

With 38 beds, the community is intimate, and a change of level as needs grow happens inside the same community. That suits a person hoping to have all three levels in one place.

Amenities include a pool, spa, salon, fitness center, theater, and bar. With a 71 from Walk Score, the neighborhood rates as very walkable, and nearby errands stay reachable for anyone who has handed over the car keys. Mallory McCulloch leads the community as administrator.

$6,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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The Willows at Citation

1376 Silver Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
Overview of The Willows at Citation

The Willows at Citation provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Lexington, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Located in the Griffin Gate neighborhood, the community has 19 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio housing provides a single private living space. Residents may keep pets, and total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time counted for each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help cover care when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Starting Price $6,189/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Preston Greens Senior Living

1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
Overview of Preston Greens Senior Living

Located 6.5 miles south of the city center, Preston Greens Senior Living is a 124-bed assisted living and memory care community whose operations are overseen by administrator Tammy Muffley in the Hamburg Area of Lexington. It sits at 1825 Little Herb Way and offers apartment-style living with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans spanning 344 to 911 square feet. Pets are welcome, so it’s a practical choice for residents wanting to keep animal companions during their senior living years.

The community serves two care populations: 100 residents in assisted living support and 24 occupants in a dedicated memory care unit for those living with dementia. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 staffing, dining services, full housekeeping, on-site transportation, and recreational programming. Memory care residents access the same base services, plus structured dementia-focused activities and more supervision tailored to their needs. The Hamburg Area location has a Walk Score of 26. This means some services are walkable, but most errands need a car. Nearby, Club MD urgent care is about 1.2 miles away, giving families quick access to unscheduled medical needs. Daily life comprises dining services and recreational programming as core features. Preston Greens Senior Living handles transportation, so occupants and visiting family members can rely on it for errands and outings.

The surrounding neighborhood is calmer and more car-dependent than Lexington’s downtown, which fits residents and families preferring a residential feel over a walkable urban setting.

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Overview of The Breckinridge

A 26-bed memory care community on Cornerstone Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, is The Breckinridge. It’s housed in a single-story building, which can help occupants navigate more easily throughout it. The location has a Walk Score of 26, indicating it’s somewhat walkable, but transportation is required for most daily trips and errands.

Such memory care communities are tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Occupants benefit from specialized programming, trained staff, and secure environments built with their cognitive and safety needs in mind. The smaller bed count of 26 residents typically permits for more individualized attention and a more intimate community setting versus bigger facilities.

Families considering a memory care placement must plan to personally tour The Breckinridge to assess its layout, safety features, staff-resident interactions, and the quality of daily activities and programming. The building’s single-story design and location should be discussed with the admissions team to know how it bolsters occupants’ independence, safety, and life quality.

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Overview of The Willows at Hamburg

The Willows at Hamburg offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Lexington, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 103 beds, and rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 48m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families the ability to use an eligible public benefit or pay directly for care. Samuel Frazier serves as the administrator, and Trilogy Healthcare Of Fayette 1 operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, walking paths, and a resident garden provide places for exercise and outdoor activity, while the salon offers on-site personal grooming. Chef-prepared meals are provided, and transportation services offer arranged travel when a resident cannot drive themselves.

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Overview of Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2

Central Kentucky Recovery Center, Unit 2 provides assisted living in Lexington, KY. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents remain in a residential setting, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs this support in a smaller setting.

The community has 16 beds. Its size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes single and double rooms, with a double room suited to someone who wants to share living space with a companion. Cabinet For Health And Family Services operates the community.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington East

Overlooking Lexington, KY, Morning Pointe of Lexington East is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community empowers residents to live a fulfilling life supported by 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss are provided with compassionate services that empower them to live fully despite their afflictions.

Committed to helping residents maintain their independence while receiving the support they need, the community offers medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, and a welcoming community of residents and caregivers. The community takes care of daily chores like housekeeping and laundry to give residents more time to enjoy and explore the many activities and amenities available on-site. Stay connected while enjoying delicious and nutritious meals in the lovely dining areas. At Morning Pointe of Lexington East, residents are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest with the ideal blend of exceptional services and enjoyable experiences.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Senior Living in Lexington at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lexington, KY. 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: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lexington, KY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90