The Lafayette
Independent Living & Respite Care · Lexington, KY

The Lafayette

Independent Living & Respite Care · Lexington, KY

Overview of The Lafayette

The Lafayette offers independent living and respite care in Lexington, KY. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may suit someone seeking a private living arrangement or a family needing temporary care.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A resident can choose a single private space or a layout with an additional bedroom. With a Walk Score of 61, some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby trips independently. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to bring a pet when moving in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #2 / 33Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 2nd out of 33 independent living communities we track in Kentucky for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kentucky facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
43 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #26 / 101Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 26th out of 101 independent living communities we track in Kentucky for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
61 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
TransportationListed as: Transportation for group activities
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Beauty Salon
Garden
Parking
Fireside Seating
Private Dining Room
Activities
Arts & Crafts

Faith & Spiritual Life

Non-Denominational Church Services

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Lafayette.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Studio · Large Studio Floor plans: Large
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: One Bedroom · One Bedroom with Balcony Floor plans: Balcony
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Two Bedroom · Two Bedroom with Balcony Floor plans: Balcony

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Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1

Places of interest near The Lafayette

Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lexington's city center to The Lafayette's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Lexington

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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Sayre Christian Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 80
Rank #3 / 59
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 42
Rank #49 / 101
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 17
Rank #24 / 33
-1
Mayfair Village Retirement Community
IL
AL
Lexington (Lansdowne Merrick)
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 80
Rank #54 / 59
No
59
Facility 59
KY AVG 42
Rank #28 / 101
Private Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 17
Rank #4 / 33
A+-
The Lafayette
IL
RC
Lexington-Yes
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 42
Rank #26 / 101
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 17
Rank #2 / 33
A+-
Liberty Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Lexington (Danby Corners)
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 80
Rank #59 / 59
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 42
Rank #94 / 101
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 17
Rank #11 / 33
A+-
Highgrove at Tates Creek
IL
AL
MC
Lexington (Pinnacle)
89
Facility 89
KY AVG 80
Rank #25 / 59
No
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 42
Rank #22 / 101
Behavioral Health (59), Dementia Care (30)---

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Kentucky

The Lafayette is in Lexington, Kentucky. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
KY specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Residential or in-home support

Optional State Supplementation

Kentucky Optional State Supplementation

Eligibility

General
Eligible Kentucky adults who are aged, blind or disabled, meet the applicable financial and technical rules, need a full-time qualifying living arrangement and have insufficient income for the payment standard.
KY specifics
Personal/family care home and caretaker categories require age 18 or older. Eligibility and payment depend on the specific category.

What it provides

  • Supplemental payments for qualifying personal care homes; family care homes or approved caretaker arrangements; separate criteria govern community integration supplementation.
In-home & community support

Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 65 or older or with a physical disability who meet Kentucky Medicaid and HCB waiver functional requirements.
KY specifics
Service approval is based on assessed needs and current waiver policy; no flat daily hours are established.

What it provides

  • Authorized supports such as adult day health; personal care; respite and other HCB waiver services.
In-home support

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Eligibility

General
Kentucky residents with qualifying disabilities seeking supports for community living, under Hart-Supported Living eligibility rules.
KY specifics
The program supports integrated living and individual control; segregated or certain congregate models are excluded.

What it provides

  • Approved grants for supports that promote community living; independence and inclusion.
In-home support

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Eligibility

General
Age 60 or older with the stated ADL/IADL limitations and institutional-care risk, or able to leave an institution for home with support.

What it provides

  • Coordinated home supports for daily needs; according to assessment and program authorization.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Kentucky)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Caregiver support

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Income limit
Household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.

Eligibility

General
Grandparents who are primary caregivers of a grandchild age 18 or younger living in the same home; the child's parents must not reside in the household.
KY specifics
This is a grandparent-caregiver program, not a general elder-care grant.

What it provides

  • Information; support groups; counseling and training; eligible participants may receive grants or vouchers for approved child-related expenses.
Returning home

Kentucky Transitions

Kentucky Kentucky Transitions

Eligibility

General
Older adults or people with qualifying disabilities who have lived in a nursing facility at least 60 days, meet Medicaid requirements, receive Medicaid-paid services at least one day before referral and can live in the community with support. Some stay exclusions apply.

What it provides

  • Transition planning; help locating affordable housing and connections to approved community supports and Medicaid waiver services.
In-home support

Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP)

Kentucky Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP)

Eligibility

General
Adults age 18 or older with qualifying severe physical disability, including the statutory functional loss of two or more limbs, who need at least 14 hours of assistance weekly or a nighttime attendant to avoid inappropriate institutional placement. Assessment, financial rules and ability to manage attendants apply.
KY specifics
The Commonwealth resource directory explicitly lists all counties. Actual service authorization depends on assessment and funding.

What it provides

  • A subsidy for approved personal attendant services in a non-institutional setting; subject to available funding.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
KY specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lafayette

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Lafayette in a walkable area?
The Lafayette has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 How long has The Lafayette been in business?
The Lafayette has been operating for approximately 43 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at The Lafayette?
Yes, The Lafayette allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Are there photos of The Lafayette?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Lafayette in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does The Lafayette provide?
The Lafayette offers Independent Living & Respite Care.
06 What is the address of The Lafayette?
The Lafayette is located at 690 Mason Headley Rd, Lexington, KY 40504.
07 What is the phone number of The Lafayette?
(859) 278-9080 will put you in contact with the team at The Lafayette.