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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks. Read our full methodology
Top ranked Kentucky cities for assisted living overall
I think this place is wonderful because everyone is so friendly and nice. It feels like home from the beginning. They have a lot to offer like a beautiful activities team, meals that are wonderful, and...
Legacy Living does an amazing job. I go to visit my family and have to eat every time I'm there. All the Chefs do an amazing job! I'm always excited to see what they have to offer the next time I'm in.
We are very pleased with Magnolia Springs. The accommodations and the staff have met all expectations. They've been very responsive to meeting our needs.
Legacy Living does an amazing job. I go to visit my family and have to eat every time I'm there. All the Chefs do an amazing job! I'm always excited to see what they have to offer the next time I'm in.
The staff is kind and compassionate with their residents. They call the residents by name and answer any of the residents concerns.
My experience is with Memory Care. The staff are all very kind and thoughtful---and on their toes. There is a lot of personal interaction and I think the residents feel happy and content. My Mom likes the...
I think this place is wonderful because everyone is so friendly and nice. It feels like home from the beginning. They have a lot to offer like a beautiful activities team, meals that are wonderful, and...
We are very pleased with Magnolia Springs. The accommodations and the staff have met all expectations. They've been very responsive to meeting our needs.
I, with my wife, have been here for 6 months. The care persons and the staff genuinely care about the residents! The overnight laundry staff is incompetent. The major need is more staff for housekeeping,...
We placed my great grandmother at Magnolia Springs around June of this year. She had been at a previous senior Living facility in the Lexington area that was nothing short of a nightmare for her and our...
The staff members take very good care of him and they have all types of activities like games, a lot of volunteer music groups that come in, as well as scenic drivers just to name a few. Based on the...
I thought this place was hands-down the clear winner of everywhere I saw up there. The availability of larger rooms was a huge plus The fact that the place is only four years old is a big plus. And the price...
I would recommend to others. The only thing I would add would be a full sized refrigerator. We picked this community because of the location.
5s across the board, Chandler Memory Care was great!! My dad passed in September but the month he was there they did an outstanding job with the transition
We absolutely love the Charter Community it has chaged my dad's life! Everyone is so nice, caring and helpful you never see anyone unhappy, sad or angry! My daddy feels so at peace for the first time in his...
The median cost of assisted living in Kentucky can range from approximately $2,700 to $6,300 per month, which is lower than the national median. This range is based on A Place for Mom’s internal data and reflects what referred families actually paid at partnering assisted living facilities in Kentucky.
There are several factors that affect costs, including location, services, and amenities offered, as well as the specific care needs of each senior. Communities located near larger cities like Louisville or Lexington are likely to be more expensive. Luxury amenities can affect price, as well as specialized services and programming, such as chef-prepared meals, concierge desk, or on-site educational classes.
Other factors that can affect the cost of assisted living may include the following:
Families typically pay out of pocket for assisted living room and board fees. However, to reduce the costs of medically necessary care, many families look into Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, or veteran’s benefits.
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It’s common for families to blend a variety of payment methods to pay for assisted living in Kentucky. Keep in mind that, even with a variety of options for payment, early planning often provides families with the widest range of options. The following section has information on private pay, public and private insurance options, and veteran’s benefits. For a more detailed overview, you can also visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay is the use of personal funds to pay for assisted living costs. Personal funds may include money from a savings account, pension payments, or retirement accounts. Many families use a combination of personal funds to pay for assisted living. The seniors and families we refer to assisted living most commonly use the following options.
Kentucky has implemented laws and regulations for assisted living facilities to help ensure the safety and care of seniors. Assisted living communities are required to be licensed and undergo regular on-site reviews. The following rules highlight the system of accountability developed for communities when managing resident care and facilities.
Assisted living communities are required to provide the following types of services and amenities:[08]
Seniors living in an assisted living facility can expect to be treated with dignity. All residents have the right to live in an assisted living facility without experiencing abuse and/or neglect. Kentucky state law requires staff to report any suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.[09]
In Kentucky, staffing requirements dictate that assisted living facilities be sufficiently staffed round-the-clock to meet the needs of residents. Regulations also require facilities to have one staff member always on-site and awake.
Kentucky’s facility requirementsfor assisted living require communities to maintain adequate utilities and safety codes in regards to the following systems:
Assisted living communities in Kentucky are certified annually through the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living. Kentucky doesn’t provide online reports for annual reviews. However, you can find a list of currently licensed facilities at the Kentucky Division of Health Care website.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Kentucky is basic. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? No
4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? No
5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? No or N/A
6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? No or N/A
7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? No
8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? Yes
9. Is capacity shown? Yes
10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? No
11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? No
12. Can the state fine a facility? Yes
13. What is the frequency of inspections? [Every 12 months]
14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2019, July 1). Division of Family Support Operation Manual Volume V.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). American community survey: Kentucky, 65 to 74 years, 75 years and over, veteran status (S2101).
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services. (2022). Home and community based (HCB) waiver. Division of Community Alternatives.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2022). Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2022). Medicare Savings Program.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2022). State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Kentucky General Assembly. (2023, August 21). Services provided to assisted living community residents. 194A.705
Kentucky General Assembly. (2023, August 21). Rights of residents and duties of facilities. 194A.705
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