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Senior living in Kentucky
Compare 47 senior living communities across 14 cities in Kentucky, including 46 offering assisted living, 34 with memory care and 17 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.
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A selection of assisted living, memory care and independent living communities across Kentucky.
Our Kentucky directory includes 47 communities in 14 cities, including 46 offering assisted living, 34 with memory care and 17 with independent living. 33 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Louisville (18), Lexington (10), Paducah (4).
Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through Kentucky’s licensing agency.
National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in Kentucky may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.
Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.
Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).
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Every Kentucky community in our directory, grouped by city.
Our directory currently lists 47 senior living communities across 14 cities in Kentucky, including 46 offering assisted living, 34 with memory care and 17 with independent living.
In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Louisville (18), Lexington (10), Paducah (4). You can browse every city below.
Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.
No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. Kentucky’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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