Assisted Living in Kentucky
Transparent pricing, Medicaid program info, and licensed facility data for Kentucky. No email required, no sales calls.
Median Monthly Cost
$3,700
2024 estimate · Kentucky
Annual Estimate
$44,400
At median monthly rate
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Cost Range in Kentucky
Budget
~$3,100/mo
Shared rooms, basic services
Median
~$3,700/mo
Private room, standard care
Premium
~$5,200/mo
Luxury amenities, extra services
Medicaid Waiver Program
Kentucky
Kentucky HCBS Waiver for Elderly and Adults with Physical Disabilities
This state HCBS waiver may cover personal care services for income-eligible residents in assisted living settings. Eligibility requirements and waitlists vary.
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~420 licensed facilities
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Assisted living facilities in Kentucky are licensed and inspected by this state agency. Use their official search to verify a facility's license status before touring.
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All 166 Cities in Kentucky
- Louisville (26)
- Paducah (7)
- Austin (6)
- Lexington (5)
- Owensboro (5)
- Hopkinsville (4)
- Seguin (4)
- Bowling Green (3)
- Cynthiana (3)
- Hazard (3)
- Lewisport (3)
- Shelbyville (3)
- Somerset (3)
- Andover (2)
- Burlington (2)
- Chattanooga (2)
- Falmouth (2)
- Houston (2)
- Independence (2)
- Knoxville (2)
- La Mesa (2)
- Lebanon (2)
- Maxwell (2)
- Mayfield (2)
- Peckville (2)
- Sanders (2)
- Shepherdsville (2)
- Tucson (2)
- Albuquerque (1)
- Allison Park (1)
- Arlington (1)
- Bardstown (1)
- Bartlett (1)
- Beaver Falls (1)
- Bedford (1)
- Berwick (1)
- Birmingham (1)
- Blytheville (1)
- Brandenburg (1)
- Brownstown Twp (1)
- Butler (1)
- Cadiz (1)
- Cincinnati (1)
- Conroe (1)
- Cranford (1)
- Crestview Hills (1)
- Danville (1)
- Dayton (1)
- Dedham (1)
- Dillsburg (1)
- Duncansville (1)
- Durham (1)
- Elizabethtown (1)
- Fairhaven (1)
- Fayetteville (1)
- Florence (1)
- Fort Thomas (1)
- Fort Wayne (1)
- Ft Wright (1)
- Fuquay Varina (1)
- Gainesville (1)
- Garland (1)
- Glenwillow (1)
- Guthrie (1)
- Hamden (1)
- Hamilton (1)
- Harrodsburg (1)
- Henderson (1)
- Hendersonville (1)
- Hopedale (1)
- Huntsville (1)
- Irving (1)
- Jackson (1)
- Jacksonville (1)
- Jefferson Cty (1)
- Johnson City (1)
- Jonesboro (1)
- Jupiter (1)
- Kentwood (1)
- Knightdale (1)
- Kuttawa (1)
- Lagrange (1)
- Lake Jackson (1)
- Lamar (1)
- Leipsic (1)
- Lewisburg (1)
- Lewisville (1)
- Lima (1)
- Lincolnton (1)
- Lorain (1)
- Lyndhurst (1)
- Madison (1)
- Madisonville (1)
- Malden (1)
- Mansfield (1)
- Marietta (1)
- Martinez (1)
- Martinsburg (1)
- Mason (1)
- Maumelle (1)
- Maysville (1)
- Miami (1)
- Miamisburg (1)
- Mobile (1)
- Monroe (1)
- Montgomery (1)
- Montoursville (1)
- Montrose (1)
- Morganfield (1)
- Mount Sterling (1)
- Mountain Home (1)
- Mt. Washington (1)
- Muncie (1)
- Murray (1)
- Nashville (1)
- Newberry (1)
- Newburyport (1)
- North Baltimore (1)
- North Chesterfield (1)
- North Quincy (1)
- Norwood (1)
- Oklahoma City (1)
- Oshkosh (1)
- Ottawa (1)
- Parkers Lake (1)
- Pewee Valley (1)
- Pikeville (1)
- Pocahontas (1)
- Portage (1)
- Princeton (1)
- Raleigh (1)
- Reading (1)
- Reedsville (1)
- Richmond (1)
- Rockwood (1)
- Rocky Hill (1)
- Rogersville (1)
- Roseland (1)
- Roswell (1)
- Russell Springs (1)
- Sagamore Hills (1)
- San Antonio (1)
- San Diego (1)
- San Marcos (1)
- Sandy (1)
- Sanford (1)
- Saxonburg (1)
- Scottsville (1)
- Shippensburg (1)
- Springfield (1)
- State College (1)
- Stratford (1)
- Tampa (1)
- Taylorsville (1)
- Tempe (1)
- Temple (1)
- Texas City (1)
- Vermilion (1)
- Victoria (1)
- Waldwick (1)
- Waterford (1)
- Wayland (1)
- West Hartford (1)
- Wharton (1)
- Winchester (1)
- Xenia (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does assisted living cost in Kentucky?
The median cost of assisted living in Kentucky is approximately $3,700/month in 2024. Budget options start around $3,100/month while premium communities can reach $5,200/month or more depending on amenities and care level.
Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Kentucky?
Medicaid does not cover room and board. However, Kentucky offers the Kentucky HCBS Waiver for Elderly and Adults with Physical Disabilities — an HCBS waiver that may cover personal care services for eligible low-income residents. Visit the state Medicaid page for eligibility details.
How do I verify a facility is licensed in Kentucky?
Facilities are licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. You can search the official registry to confirm a facility's license status, inspection history, and any violations before touring.
What is included in the monthly cost?
The base monthly rate typically includes room and board, meals, housekeeping, and basic personal care assistance. Additional services such as memory care, medication management, or two-person transfers are usually billed separately and can add $200–$1,500/month.
Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on 2024 state median data from Genworth Financial and the AARP Public Policy Institute. Facility counts are approximate. Medicaid program details are provided for informational purposes — contact your state Medicaid office to confirm current eligibility and availability. Always contact facilities directly to verify current pricing and license status.