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Louisville sits in the north-central region of Kentucky along the Ohio River and features a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods. In the city and its surrounding area, prospective assisted living residents have 77 facilities to consider for long-term care. Local residential care costs come in near $5,342 per month in 2024, which exceeds the Kentucky median of $4,335 but aligns with the national norm of $5,350.
This guide features 546 reviews reviews from residents and visitors of assisted living communities in Louisville, providing insight into the quality of care they provide. Overall, local facilities receive an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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9107 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My sister moved to Forest Hills Commons. I think the people there are very sincere about taking care of seniors. The place is always nice and neat and clean. The food is good. We are a big family, so my sibs are very happy that she's close enough to ..."
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4120 Wooded Acre Lane, Louisville, KY 40245
4.6
(8 reviews)
"We liked Forest Springs Health Campus. Everything was topnotch. The staff was really nice and the residents we talked to all really liked the place. The apartments were well-done and well-detailed. We liked the meal plan for the people who are living..."
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3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
4.2
(15 reviews)
"I have had my mom in other facilities for rehab and this place has exceeded my expectations! Private room with bay window, private bathroom with shower in bathroom. The compassionate care that the nursing staff provide to my mom is so incredible and ..."
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3625 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219
4.2
(12 reviews)
"We chose Franciscan Health Care Center for my mom. It's clean, and the people are friendly and professional. The staff is very knowledgeable and they do a good job. They serve three meals a day. They have bingo, music chimes, a couple of courtyards, ..."
READ MORE8800 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville, KY 40228
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Beehive Homes of Louisville (Smyrna) is really good. When you go in, it's like a home, not a clinical setting. They take care of mom real good. She is in memory care and they got big rooms. They served well-balanced and home-cooked meals, and they ta..."
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6000 Hunting Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Dominion Senior Living at Northfield has assisted living and personal care, but they were maxed out in personal care. My father would have to come in at assisted living, but after they visited him, they decided they needed the personal care, and evid..."
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4711 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Morning Pointe is a beautiful campus with caring staff. The food is a is excellent and Fun activities are always going on. I am very pleased with this facility. ..."
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2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Nazareth Home. They're very hands on, and everything that they promised that she would get, she is getting there. She's getting lots of good care. The food's good, she enjoys the meals that they serve. So far, so good. The sta..."
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100 SHELBY STATION DRIVE, Louisville, KY 40245
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My father is going to The Enclave of East Louisville. I like it. It received memory care place of the year the last two years for the country by US News & World Report. It's accessible, friendly, and very clean. There's not that many people. It's ope..."
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7504 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222
4.0
(7 reviews)
"My sister has been in Episcopal Church Home for a couple of months now. It's a very caring staff. Dr.Cornett is a supreme gerontologist. She's in a large two-person room. They don't stay in the rooms very much, but being a shared room, it's a lot mor..."
READ MORE211 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203
4.2
(5 reviews)
"Treyton Oak Towers was too large. It might be a little bit more complicated for my mom to get around, but I loved it. If I retire, that's the place I'm going. I liked it because they have excellent entertainment activities, I loved the views from the..."
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936 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Marcie and her staff are not only professional but also loving kind and very compassionate. My father in law was cared for here and we liked everything about this facility. Whenever we need a place for my mother or any other family member will try to..."
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4247 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40207
3.8
(6 reviews)
"I went to Westport Place Health Campus, then I went somewhere else, and finally I came back to Westport Place. The facility was modern, built within the last fifteen years, had lots of acreage, and you don't feel closed in. It had a liberal policy ab..."
READ MORE3001 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad is a resident of The Willows at Springhurst. It seemed to be a really nice place. They had everything that he would possibly need. It wasn't my first choice, but it ended up being a good place after we found out he couldn't go to the first pla..."
READ MORE6415 Calm River Way, Louisville, KY 40299
3.4
(13 reviews)
"My husband is at Glen Ridge Health Campus. We have been very pleased with them. I have even thought of moving over there myself. He's been there long enough now that he knows a lot of the residents, at least the ones in his area. His nurses, one in p..."
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923 Eastern Star Court, Louisville, KY 40204
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My father moved into Eastern Star Home. The location was good and it's very homey. It has care like a nursing home, but it doesn't look like a nursing home. His room looks more like an apartment. I brought all of his stuff, and then they provided a h..."
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2116 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, KY 40218
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Each time I go to visit my grandfather is has always been a hassle free experience. I usually take my brother along with me and the staff never have any issues with us visiting him. The staff seem to care very much about us, they had already learned..."
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2200 Stony Brook Dr, Louisville, KY 40220
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My husband was at The Springs at Stony Brook for a short time. We were fine while he was there. We were fine with the people there, also. We've been very lucky with people, I will have to say. He was better, health-wise than he was when he was over t..."
READ MORE3525 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Twinbrook Assisted Living was a little older in construction, but very well taken care of. Ther residents were very neat and very clean. There are call buttons, and if they have trouble help is available. The lady that gave me the tour was very nice ..."
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2100 Millvale Road, Louisville, KY 40205
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I've been at Cherokee Park Rehabilitation six, eight, or even ten times over the last five-to-six years, but my insurance company said I didn't need that level of care anymore. It was founded in the early 1950s as a nursing home for elderly people of..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Louisville charge approximately $5,342 per month. According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, this rate runs about $1,000 higher than the statewide median and exceeds costs in many other cities. In Lexington and Bowling Green, fees hover near $5,188 and $4,740, respectively. Owensboro's monthly costs are at their lowest in the state at around $2,808.
Louisville
$5,342
Kentucky
$4,335
The United States
$5,350
Bowling Green
$4,740
Owensboro
$2,808
Elizabethtown
$5,250
Lexington
$5,188
When trying to decide how to pay for assisted living, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of assisted living in Louisville and 21 other cities in Kentucky.
In the state of Kentucky, assisted living facilities don’t provide health services and therefore are not eligible for funding through Medicaid. However, in some circumstances, Medicaid may provide coverage for treatments received from an outside agency.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
Assisted living costs continue to rise in Louisville, as this city and surrounding ones aren't immune to the effects of inflation. Since 2022, prices have risen about 18%, which is about the same as the change across the U.S. Even though averages in Kentucky used to be below that of Louisville, they're now about 5.5% higher, with the state seeing a 33.7% jump overall. Nearby cities of Shelbyville, Frankfort and Elizabethtown all saw similar increases to Louisville, but Shelbyville is 56% more expensive and Frankfort is 31% lower. As inflation keeps impacting costs in these regions, planning ahead is essential.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $3,533 | $3,871 | $4,169 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Kentucky | $3,288 | $3,748 | $4,397 |
| Shelbyville | $5,513 | $6,040 | $6,505 |
| Frankfort | $2,693 | $2,950 | $3,177 |
| Elizabethtown | $3,866 | $4,235 | $4,561 |
Assisted living communities in Louisville set monthly rates of around $5,342. By comparison, adult day health care facilities establish lower fees of roughly $1,798. If individuals prefer private alternatives, agencies typically charge approximately $6,101 for home health care services. Nursing home rates also run higher at about $7,848 for semi-private rooms.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,342
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,848
There are many resources in Louisville,KY that assist seniors in their retirement. caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Kentucky state page.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| KIPDA's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | 888-737-3363 | Kentucky's Area Agencies on Aging are nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the needs of older adults and caregivers. They provide programs and services that promote independent living and help to enhance seniors' quality of life. These include care planning, transportation services, nutrition programs and caregiver support. They also offer information, referrals and benefits counseling. Kentucky's AAAs play a crucial role in advocating for seniors' rights and ensuring they have access to the resources they need to age with dignity. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Louisville seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Louisville (JCC) Meals on Wheels | 502-238-2749 | Various organizations throughout Kentucky operate Meals on Wheels programs to provide home-delivered meals to seniors who might otherwise go hungry. Delivering nutritious meals helps enable independent living while providing an opportunity for delivery drivers to perform a safety check and offer social interaction. Meals are generally provided for free or at a low cost based on a sliding fee scale to ensure access to those older adults most in need. |
| Louisville Senior Nutrition Program | 502-574-6325 | The Louisville Senior Nutrition Program delivers meals to the homes of adults aged 60 and over who are unable to shop or who have difficulty preparing meals on their own. Program workers conduct a home visit during the application process to establish eligibility and the urgency of a senior's needs. Applicants with unique circumstances and medical conditions are given priority for approvals, while others may need to be wait-listed due to high demand. Documented income verification is required. |
| Neighborhood House Emergency Food Bank | 502-774-2322 | The Neighborhood House Emergency Food Bank works with the Dare to Care Food Bank to help vulnerable seniors and other food-insecure residents of the West Louisville area. The food bank is open every weekday from 10 a.m. to noon, and to receive emergency food boxes, seniors must present government ID and proof of residence. Neighborhood House also provides senior engagement programs, including cooking and fitness classes, a daily congregate lunch, bingo games and holiday parties. |
Due to the high cost of purchasing new medical equipment, several organizations in Louisville collect lightly used medical devices such as wheelchairs, ramps and walkers and distribute them to local seniors and residents in need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Project CARAT (Coordinating & Assisting the Reuse of Assistive Technology) - Louisville | 502-992-2448 | Project CARAT promotes the reuse of assistive technology (AT) and durable medical equipment (DME) by transitioning unused AT and DME to individuals who need them at no cost. |
Senior centers in Louisville bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| South Louisville Community Ministries | 502-361-7763 | South Louisville Community Ministries helps residents in six zip codes in Louisville, KY. Local seniors can contact one of several resources in the south Louisville neighborhoods, including the Americana World Community Center, Hope Place, Ekklesia Family Day Shelter and South Central Neighborhood Place. Seniors can access property tax loans and assistance with utility bills, clothes, home repairs, prescriptions and addiction. They can visit the ministry's food pantry once a month, and homebound seniors aged 60+ can receive delivered meals. |
| Southwest Community Ministries | 502-935-0310 | Southwest Community Ministries in Louisville, KY, offers a variety of services to local residents. Seniors can receive food assistance through the food pantry and via the Meals on Wheels program, which offers weekday meals to homebound seniors. Financial help is also available for utility bills and housing. Referral programs are accessible for those who need additional assistance but require guidance on where to turn. |
Senior engagement resources and programs in Louisville help older adults remain active and ensure they contribute to the community. Resources include wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, support groups and organizations that help residents connect with the community to live fulfilling lives.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Senior Citizen Students | 502-852-0166 | Those aged 65 and over may take a select number of courses at U of L for free as a part of the Donovan Fellowship. Seniors may study up to two classes per semester, either "just for fun" or with the goal of obtaining a degree. Some classes may be taken online while others require physical attendance on-campus. |
Social Security offices in Louisville help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Low-income seniors who are struggling to meet the costs of maintaining their homes can find support from organizations that offer assistance with utility and energy bills. Louisville retirees could also qualify for emergency funding programs if they're in danger of losing utility services due to unpaid invoices.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Louisville | 800-456-3452 | LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps cover the home heating and cooling costs of eligible lowincome seniors and other Kentucky households. The Kentucky LIHEAP program initially uses annual funds to cover heating costs, then covers cooling costs if there are still funds available. |
Louisville retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Vet Center | 502-287-6710 | The Louisville Vet Center offers confidential counseling services to local veterans and service members. Returning service members can attend transition counseling to help them adapt to civilian life, with educational and career programs available. Veterans can learn about VA benefits, how to access them and where to file. Licensed counselors provide individual therapy for those suffering with stress, anxiety, anger, PTSD and military sexual trauma. Group counseling sessions for Vietnam, Desert Storm and Global War on Terror veterans are available. |
Louisville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
home away from home
5.0
Review of The Altenheim
Marcie and her staff are not only professional but also loving kind and very compassionate. My father in law was cared for here and we liked everything about this facility. Whenever we need a place...
Assisted Living
V.P.0903
5.0
Review of Eastern Star Home
My father moved into Eastern Star Home. The location was good and it's very homey. It has care like a nursing home, but it doesn't look like a nursing home. His room looks more like an apartment. I...
Assisted Living
Donna d
1.0
Review of Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
Some of the staff doesn’t need to working there. I had one to tell me she didn’t have patience with my sister. When we would ask questions they didn’t know anything. Ms. Gerri was an angel.
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