2024 Top Kentucky Senior Living Communities

Are you seeking a senior living community for you or a loved one in Kentucky? Do you know what the average monthly costs are? Are you aware of how to compare facilities and what amenities you should be seeking? These are important decisions, and unfortunately, not all communities are alike. With so many options, choosing the right elder community can be overwhelming.

The Bluegrass State features a range of senior housing facilities. Kentucky as a state is a great place to transition into a senior living community, and our objective with this top 8 list of communities is to facilitate the search for you. Not all Kentucky communities and cities are represented on our list. We have senior living advisors available to assist you and please consult our senior living directory as well. 

Medicaid Can Help with a Kentucky Senior Living Community
Senior living community costs can add up quickly. Many times folks enter a community with specific needs, but those needs can grow and evolve over time. Medicaid helps seniors with limited funds cover health costs. A joint federal and state program, items like long-term care are covered with Medicaid. The Kentucky state Medicaid office can provide additional information as each state maintains its own guidelines. 

Ranking The Best Senior Living Facilities in Kentucky

Ranking anything isn’t easy. There are several variables to consider, and mature adult communities are no different. To arrive at our top 15 Kentucky senior living communities, our team researched customer reviews on Google and Facebook as well as those left on our site. We then reviewed all outstanding violations and complaints that appeared on the Kentucky Department of Health and removed offenders.  

While Kentucky senior living communities are less than the country average, high-end facilities are quite expensive. Services like skilled nursing and memory care can drive up monthly costs in Kentucky to over $6,000. Median prices are in the $3,100 range and some very basic options can be found for as low as $1,300. 

Top Rated State Senior Living Facilities

4.85 stars

4.85/5 Average Rating of Facilities
243 Total Reviews


Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm

2700 Man O’War Blvd
Lexington KY 40515

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.8/5 Average Rating
25 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm:

Every single employee is dedicated to making residents feel special, safe and cared for. My mother has received flawless care and support for the past 2 1, 2 years. Thank you Legacy Reserve for all you do for your residents! You are amazing!

-Julie Wright

Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green

445 Middle Bridge Rd W
Bowling Green KY 42103

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living

4.5 stars

4.8/5 Average Rating
17 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green:

When we were considering a place for our parents to live, Don gave my sister & I a tour of the facility. We were immediately impressed with the sense of family. Don knew every resident by name as did other employees. The residents were smiling as we passed them. It was an easy decision for where they would live. After our parents moved in, the administration and staff were always available to talk about my concerns and quickly responded. There was always a deep caring for the residents that I observed. Taking care of seniors is not an easy task…

-Mary Ann Pope

Charter Senior Living of Edgewood

2950 Turkeyfoot Rd
Edgewood, KY 41017

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living

4.5 stars

4.8/5 Average Rating
18 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Charter Senior Living of Edgewood:

Want to give a big thank you to Tina Dillow for catching a serious mistake that a ARPN from another company made on my mom’s meds! I truly believe Tina saved my mom’s life!! And to all the nurses and caretakers in the Legacy cove. Mom is doing great and they take very good care of her. I feel like they are my family!! Thank you all!!!

-Pattie Sams

The Lafayette

690 Mason Headley Road
Lexington KY 40504

Living Types Available: Independent Living

5 stars

5.0/5 Average Rating
7 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Lafayette:

A great community and a caring, passionate staff who truly cares about their residents. Always fun things to do!

-Sarah Tierney

Everlan of Louisville

5900 Hunting Rd
Louisville KY 40222

Living Types Available: Independent Living

5 stars

5.0/5 Average Rating
5 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Listing:

Everlan of Louisville is a beautiful, new community. The community has lots to offer. Excellent dining, spacious floor plans, and amazing spaces for exercise and activities. The staff at Everlan are so accommodating and go above and beyond.

-Hazel Miller

Jefferson Crossings Apartments

5105 Gemna Way
Louisville KY 40219

Living Types Available: Senior Apartments

4.5 stars

4.7/5 Average Rating
24 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Jefferson Crossings Apartments:

This place is very clean nice affordable. My mother is a residence and I really enjoy spending time with her because its a great fun-filled environment. The security that this place has is very secure very quiet very quiet.

-Marie Williams

The Willows at Springhurst

3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville KY 40241

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living

5 stars

5.0/5 Average Rating
21 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Willows at Springhurst:

My parents have received great care at the Willows. The staff are so caring and compassionate. They make you feel like family!

-Lisa Carroll

Comfort Keepers Home Care – Lexington, KY

Areas Served: Lexington, KY and surrounding locations

Living Types Available: Home Care

5 stars

5.0/5 Average Rating
15 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Comfort Keepers Home Care – Lexington, KY:

I used Comfort Keepers for about three weeks after I had some medical issues. Holly was great! Very friendly and efficient; followed directions well. Holly did light housekeeping and some shopping for me, completing the tasks capably. she arrived on time and got right to work. I highly recommend Comfort Keepers! I’ll be using them again if the need arises! Response from the owner a year ago

-jan colbert

More Highly Rated KY Senior Living & Care Facilities

Madonna Manor

Barrington of Fort Thomas

Carmel Manor

Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods

Dominion of Frankfort