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Best Assisted Living in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 198 assisted living communities in Kentucky using Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KY
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Jun 2026
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198 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,202The average monthly cost across facilities in Kentucky. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 41/ 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

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

Sunrise of Louisville
AL
MC
Louisville (Manor Creek)
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 82
Rank #120 / 341
Yes
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 41
Rank #329 / 423
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 9
Rank #3 / 149
A-
Brookdale Murray
AL
Murray
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 82
Rank #158 / 341
Yes
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #176 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 9
Rank #2 / 149
A+
Harmony at Tucker Station
AL
IL
MC
Louisville
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
Yes
44
Facility 44
KY AVG 41
Rank #200 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 9
Rank #49 / 149
-
Arcadia Senior Living Louisville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 82
Rank #40 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 9
Rank #51 / 149
-
Vitality Living St. Matthews
AL
IL
MC
NC
Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 82
Rank #189 / 341
Yes
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 41
Rank #42 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 9
Rank #15 / 149
A+
Brookdale Stonestreet
AL
NH
Louisville (Prairie Village)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
Yes
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
A+
Sayre Christian Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Lexington (Belleau Wood)
164
Facility 164
KY AVG 82
Rank #15 / 341
No
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 9
Rank #53 / 149
-
The Grand Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Louisville (Civic Way)
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 82
Rank #153 / 341
No
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 9
Rank #48 / 149
A+
Morning Pointe of Russell
AL
MC
Russell (Ashland)
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 82
Rank #194 / 341
Yes
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 41
Rank #377 / 423
Alcove / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 9
Rank #25 / 149
-
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
AL
IL
NH
RC
Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 82
Rank #70 / 341
No
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 41
Rank #176 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 9
Rank #26 / 149
A+
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
AL
IL
RC
Bowling Green
137
Facility 137
KY AVG 82
Rank #31 / 341
No
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 41
Rank #224 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 9
Rank #12 / 149
A+
Forest Hills Commons
AL
MC
RC
Louisville
119
Facility 119
KY AVG 82
Rank #60 / 341
No
73
Facility 73
KY AVG 41
Rank #40 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 9
Rank #42 / 149
-
The Willows at Springhurst
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 82
Rank #218 / 341
Yes
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #261 / 423
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 9
Rank #52 / 149
A+
Arcadian Cove Senior Living
AL
RC
Richmond
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 82
Rank #264 / 341
No
0
Facility 0
KY AVG 41
Rank #407 / 423
1 Bed
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 9
Rank #34 / 149
A+
Carrollton Manor
AL
Carrollton
32
Facility 32
KY AVG 82
Rank #304 / 341
No
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
Private / Shared Rooms
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 9
Rank #7 / 149
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Overview of Sunrise of Louisville

Contributing to the recognition of the community is the overall excellent service and caregiving, Sunrise of Louisville is a compassionate and professional community that makes residents feel at home due to its active and personalized lifestyle. It’s been verified by residents that their management and staff were very accommodating, responsive, and respectful– just as with other Sunrise senior living communities. Sunrise of Louisville is one of the premier assisted living communities in the city that is a safe and beautiful community where residents can thrive and enrich their lifestyles. 

Life at the Sunrise of Louisville provides opportunity and inspiration along with exceptional service and care that is clearly branded as a Sunrise service. The community services include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years; outings and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional needs. As a personal care or assisted living community, their committed nurse staff is dedicated to attend to any need a resident may have.

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Overview of Brookdale Murray

Enchanting seniors and guests with a warm and inviting environment, Brookdale Murray is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Glendale Road, Murray, KY, that offers assisted living. The community features spacious and pet-friendly residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Achieve a maintenance-free lifestyle with exceptional support from a compassionate and kind team.

Brookdale Murray fosters a vibrant environment through fun and engaging activities ranging from fitness classes to religious services. With its charming setting and convenient location near local amusements, residents enjoy historical and ethereal sceneries and convenient access to medical needs with several hospitals nearby. The community serves delightful and nutritious meals to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Relax and rest with the community’s beautifully landscaped grounds and mesmerizing amenities including a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, and a beauty and barbershop.

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Overview of Vitality Living Springdale

Vitality Living Springdale is an upscale senior living community in Jefferson County, Louisville, KY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community offers an array of spacious and comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to housekeeping and maintenance services. Residents here are provided personalized help with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, personal care, and medication assistance, ensuring they live in comfort and convenience.

Committed to providing residents with a vibrant environment that fosters comfort, enjoyment, and connections, the community offers a wide array of planned social, fitness and recreational activities. Residents have plenty of time to enjoy the community’s vibrant programs with the help of chef-prepared meals, transportation, housekeeping and maintenance services. Here, residents have access to the conveniences they need to live their retirement to the fullest.

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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 Lexington in the Hamburg Area, Preston Greens Senior Living houses 124 residents across assisted living and memory care units. Administrator Tammy Muffley directs operations. The community offers apartment-style living in studio through two-bedroom floor plans (344–911 square feet) with pets permitted.

Care encompasses assisted living for 100 behavioral health residents and specialized memory care for 24 individuals with dementia. The facility provides 24/7 staff, dining services, housekeeping, transportation, and recreational programming. Memory care residents access structured dementia-focused activities and enhanced supervision. The community describes itself as resort-style with five-star dining and full housekeeping.

Operationally, Preston Greens ranks 44th among 341 Kentucky assisted living communities by capacity. The Hamburg Area location scores 26 for walkability, which is somewhat walkable but transportation-dependent for most errands. Club MD urgent care facility is 1.19 miles away. The Better Business Bureau assigns a B+ rating (not accredited).

Families evaluating this facility should request inspection records directly from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Licensing and Regulation.

Preston Greens operates as a mid-sized assisted living and memory care community with behavioral health specialization and limited public regulatory transparency.

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Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Richmond

Dominion Senior Living of Richmond, nestled in the Heritage Place subdivision, offers personalized care, including personal care, memory care, and respite care services. With meticulously planned offerings, Dominion Senior Living provides a range of accommodations, from one-bedroom and studio apartments to spacious 62-bedroom options, ensuring seniors find the perfect home. The community boasts a premier atmosphere, featuring high ceilings and carefully chosen furniture and interior design elements, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

Residents benefit from in-house lab services, monthly wellness checks, and coordination with healthcare professionals, including pharmacies and doctors. The community excels in specialized care, providing diabetes care and expert medication management. With the oversight of a dedicated Medical Director, Dominion Senior Living ensures that seniors receive top-notch care in a nurturing and supportive environment. Residents and their families can find peace of mind in the structured and caring approach offered by this community, making it a trusted choice for senior living.

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Overview of Inspirations of Florence

As its name suggests, individuals are inspired and empowered to pursue their sense of individuality at Florence’s premier assisted and memory care home. Inspirations of Florence enrich the senior living experience through an exceptional approach to retirement care. As a Grace MGMT retirement community, seniors and older adults will thrive in a home that engages and enhances individual wellness to fulfill a purposeful life during their stay at Florence’s trusted luxury home.

With its forward-thinking accommodations, Inspirations of Florence strives to empower and inspire residents to live life to the fullest. Its featured luxurious accommodations include individualized care plans, housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

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Overview of Harmony at Tucker Station

Harmony at Tucker Station occupies 12523 Taylorsville Rd in Louisville, a 92-bed community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It has been operating six years. The Walk Score is 44, so a car handles most errands, though some services are reachable on foot. Norton Healthcare is 1.38 miles out. Chris Peterson is the administrator.

The unit structure is specific: 64 behavioral health units and 28 dedicated dementia care units, totaling 92. Floor plans run from studio to two-bedroom layouts, with room sizes between 331 and 1,235 square feet. That range accommodates a wide span of resident needs and space preferences. The facility runs 24-hour staffing and nursing services, with on-site physical and occupational therapy, respite care, and transportation to routine health appointments built into the service model.

On the lifestyle side, the amenity list is genuinely full. A movie theater, bistro, library, game room, and walking path are all on-site. Dining is chef-prepared and restaurant-style. The activity calendar includes fitness programming and memory retention activities. Pets are allowed. Laundry services are available.

Harmony at Tucker Station is a state-licensed assisted living community. With a purpose-built split between behavioral health and dementia care capacity, on-site therapy, and around-the-clock staffing, the facility is structured for residents whose care needs go beyond basic assisted living.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lexington

Warm and inviting, Morning Pointe of Lexington is a senior living community based in Lexington, KY, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care. Residents can relax comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services. The community offers specialized memory care services to support residents dealing with the difficulty of Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.

The community features programs and activities that focus on individual interests, life experiences, and personal strengths to ensure each resident benefits from personalized support. Residents are free to participate in daily exercise classes, volunteer programs or life-long learning programs. The community also provides plenty of desirable amenities, such as a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, screened in patios and courtyards, and deliciously prepared meals that cater to residents’ unique dietary requirements and preferences.

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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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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Louisville

Arcadia Senior Living Louisville is a 99-bed assisted living community with behavioral health specialization at 901 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 40243. Licensed (100947), it has operated for 30 years and is run by Executive Director Michele Davis, a licensed nursing home administrator since 2020. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes in a 3-story building are offered. Located across from Southeast Christian Church, the community emphasizes independence and community connection.

Inspection history, deficiency records, citations, and regulatory compliance data are not disclosed in publicly available sources. Families should contact the Kentucky State Department for Aging and Independent Living directly to request compliance records and inspection findings.

The community features apartment homes ranging from 197 to 842 square feet. Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. Fitness center, wellness clinic, landscaped grounds, Wi-Fi, spacious common areas, and a secure memory care neighborhood are available. Recreational, social, and educational activities encourage resident engagement. Nursing services and 24-hour staffing support residents. Rehabilitation services and respite care are provided. The facility offers specialized behavioral health programming. Transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services round out support offerings. Specific staffing composition, occupancy, resident census, quality measures, and financial data are not disclosed.

The community was recognized as a Top 10 Assisted Living Community in Jefferson County 2025. Walk Score 39 indicates limited walkability; the facility is 14 miles from Louisville city center. BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited) reflects business practices and complaint history.

Families evaluating Arcadia Senior Living Louisville should request current inspection and regulatory compliance records from Kentucky health authorities, and confirm pricing and contract terms.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kentucky

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover assisted living?

Kentucky Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Kentucky) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 198 assisted living facilities in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Kentucky?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kentucky, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Kentucky?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.