A suburban city to the east of Lexington, Winchester, KY, hosts 2 residences for seniors requiring assisted living. Surrounding suburbs contribute another 40 choices. With baseline expenses standing at $5,188 per month in Winchester, seniors pay much more for assisted living in this city than Kentucky's $4,335 median. However, costs still fall below the national norm of $5,350.
Find 346 reviews reviews listed below, detailing the quality of care assisted living communities provide in Winchester. On average, residences hold a review rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.
42 Results
233 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I placed my mom there several weeks ago and let me say this was not an easy decision but the staff and residents there made her transition seamless. She was welcomed by each director and several resident ambassadors. She raves about the food. There a..."
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300 Stocker Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I went to McCready Manor two years ago to visit my aunt. It's not that old, but it's nice. It is run really well. There are one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments in it. They got a lady that does things with the seniors whenever they want ..."
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150 Shoreside Drive, Lexington, KY 40515
4.1
(17 reviews)
"We moved to Morning Pointe after searching numerous communities. The management team has made my loved one feel as though they are still within her home. The food is exceptional, and the entire atmosphere is wonderful. I will definitely be recomme..."
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1165 Monarch Street, Lexington, KY 40513
4.1
(8 reviews)
"I liked everything about Cedarhurst of Beaumont. Ashley gave the tour there, very, very informative. She wasn't just trying to get a room occupied. She was also very informative about memory care, and told me that even if I don't choose their communi..."
READ MORE1121 TANBARK ROAD, Lexington, KY 40515
4.0
(17 reviews)
"I highly recommend Tanbark Rehabilitation and will go again, if needed, without reservation. I was at Tanbark Rehab following a shoulder replacement. The staff is wonderful! They helped with everything I needed. I was unable to shower by myself and ..."
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125 STERLING WAY, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandma moved to Windsor Care Center. They've had great communication, they listened well, and have been very attentive to my grandmother's needs. The facility looks nice overall, but some of it looks way older and a bit more rundown than the rest..."
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580 Greenfield Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My tour experience at Friendship Towers was excellent but it's not exactly what we were looking for at the time. The facility was clean, not one of the best places I've been to, but it's nice. The staff that I met there were great. They had a lot of ..."
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2000 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Paris, KY 40361
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I chose Bourbon Heights because it is very close to my home. The facility is clean and well-kept. The staff there seems to care for their residents. My mom has a feeding tube now, so I really can't tell about the food they serve there. ..."
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1500 TRENT BOULEVARD, Lexington, KY 40515
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We went ahead and put mom in a nursing facility called Northpoint Lexington. The staff is fair. I think it is good. My mom is constantly complaining though. She complains about everything which is probably part of her Dementia. They have several acti..."
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100 Windsor Path, Georgetown, KY 40324
3.9
(16 reviews)
"The price at Windsor Gardens was better than most of them. I liked the staff that I met, the director and the director of memory care. Everyone seemed to be very knowledgeable and very willing to assist in any way that they could. The facility was al..."
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1376 Silver Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
3.8
(7 reviews)
"The Willows at Citation was a beautiful building. It's in a quiet neighborhood and it does not look like a nursing home inside or outside. I told my friend it was more like a hotel. We have not seen the room where she's going to be, but we have seen ..."
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2531 Old Rosebud Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
3.4
(19 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at The Willows at Hamburg for 3 1/2 years. She really felt at home there. The food was very good and she enjoyed many of the activities, especially the trip to Keeneland and a trip to a butterfly farm. We found all of the ..."
READ MORE111 Coconut Grove Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom has lived at Council Oaks of Nicholasville since 2010. It is a beautiful place with staff far better than most facilities. The staff loves the residents and I had NEVER seen any unkind or inappropriate act there. The availability of special ca..."
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700 Mason Headley Road, Lexington, KY 40504
2.7
(12 reviews)
"My mother has been in this facility for about 6 months and I am very pleased with her care. She has improved, and she likes the staff. They have been responsive to my questions or any problems I have brought to them. I would rate them as one of the ..."
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105 Rodgers Park Dr, Cynthiana, KY 41031
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family S..."
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2710 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40514
"We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your individual needs is important. That's why, at The Willows at Fritz Farm, you..."
READ MORE200 Hampton Ct, Cynthiana, KY 41031
"Belmont Senior Apartments is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Cynthiana, KY, surrounded by mature trees and wide grassy areas..."
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2141 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505
"Our single story community is set apart since it is small in size with only 15 private studio rooms, and are locally owned and operated. Th..."
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108 S Miller St, Cynthiana, KY 41031
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family S..."
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3816 Camelot Dr., Lexington, KY 40517
"Welcome to Sayre Christian Village! Sayre Christian Village offers a continuum of care for our residents, providing Independent Living Progr..."
READ MOREGenworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reveals relatively consistent assisted living rates across Kentucky, falling within a few hundred dollars of Winchester's median. For example, seniors pay about $154 more in Louisville. However, Owensboro offers a budget-friendly outlier, saving retirees $2,380. Moving across state lines to Bloomington, IN, also provides more affordable care, with baseline rates standing at $3,108.
Winchester
$5,188
Kentucky
$4,335
The United States
$5,350
Louisville
$5,342
Owensboro
$2,808
Bloomington, IN
$3,108
No programs assist with the cost of assisted living in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) states that due to the way that assisted living communities function in the state, Medicaid is not an appropriate program to fund them.
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.
Seniors in Winchester have several affordable care options besides assisted living, with adult day care the cheapest at a baseline rate of $1,798. Home health care is also available at $1,907, offering considerable savings for retirees needing nursing support. However, seniors with the most complex health care needs pay about $9,125 for semi-private rooms in nursing homes.
In-Home Care
$7,150
Home Health Care
$1,907
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,188
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,125
Note: Since data for Winchester is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lexington, instead.
In Winchester, there are a number of free resources available to help assisted living residents and people planning a move to long-term care. These resources, provided by nonprofit organizations and government agencies, include health and exercise programs, legal aid and public benefits counseling, among others.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living | (859) 266-1116 | BGAAAIL informs seniors about public benefits, social programs and other local services that may be available to them. Winchester residents can contact one of its counselors to learn about Medicare plans, Medicaid waiver applications, wellness classes and much more. |
| Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs | (502) 564-9203 | Winchester seniors who served in the military can receive many free services from the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs. These include benefits counseling, access to a 24-hour crisis support line, employment programs and information about options for long-term care. |
| Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Senior Citizens Centers | (859) 744-3235 | KRFDC Senior Citizens Centers offer engaging activities, social services, health screenings and exercise programs for older residents. In Clark County, services are provided at the James B. Allen Jr. Generations Center in Winchester. |
| Central Kentucky RSVP | (270) 737-1059 | RSVP connects Winchester seniors aged 55 and older with volunteer opportunities at schools, food banks, missions and nonprofit organizations in their area. Volunteers can choose where they’d like to serve based on their interests, experience or skills. |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | (859) 431-8200 | Low-income Clark County residents can get free legal advice and representation from attorneys at LABG. This nonprofit organization has an elder law program that provides assistance with writing wills, powers of attorney, advanced directives and other common concerns seniors may have. |
Winchester-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Julia
5.0
Review of Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
Boonesboro Trail Senior Living was an awesome place. It would be a great place to live. There were a lot of seniors that live there becaise they had downsized and got rid of their home. it was not...
Assisted Living
Julia
5.0
Review of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place was a beautiful place. If I have to go somewhere else to live, I would definitely go there. I checked everything they had, but they can't and won't supply the help that my...
Assisted Living
Marilyn
5.0
Review of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place
The staff members of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place was very friendly and able to answer all of our questions. Everything seemed very clean, modern, and the layout was perfect for anyone that wanted to...
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