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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fayette County, KY

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Assisted living costs in Fayette County average about $5,816 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 63 communities in Fayette County. Our detailed directory has 1000 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lexington, Richmond and Lawrenceburg.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located in East Central Kentucky, our 26 bed facility offers person-centered memory care with individualized support in daily activities. We provide private and semi-private living quarters, open community and dining areas, as well as quiet areas for relaxation or visiting with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Beehive Homes of Taylorsville, our dedicated caregivers are available 24/7 to provide compassionate assistance with daily needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and activities. We’re committed to creating a warm, supportive environment...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Fayette County, KY

The average cost of senior living in Fayette County is $5,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrodsburg, KY with an average of $4,095 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fayette County, KY, vs. nearby counties

Fayette County, KY
$5,816/mo

Assisted living costs in Fayette County, KY, vs. state and national averages

Fayette County, KY
$5,816/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Fayette County, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,816/mo
$6,680/mo

Assisted living costs in Fayette County, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,394/mo
Studio
$4,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,656/mo

Senior living costs in Fayette County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fayette County, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFayette County, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,816/mo$4,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,680/mo$6,155/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,363/mo$3,031/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fayette County, KY:$5,816/mo
Kentucky:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fayette County, KY:$6,680/mo
Kentucky:$6,155/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fayette County, KY:$3,363/mo
Kentucky:$3,031/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fayette County, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fayette County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Fayette County, KYKY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Fayette County, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fayette County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fayette County, KY$4,890/mo$4,853/mo+0.8%
Kentucky$4,619/mo$4,581/mo+0.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Fayette County, KY
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,853/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,619/mo
2023 average cost:$4,581/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fayette County, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fayette County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fayette County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fayette County

Ashton Grove in Georgetown, KY

4.0
What our family likes the most about the Ashton Grove community is the location and all of [name removed] help that was given. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Morning Pointe of Lexington-East

5.0
I would like to thank the staff and the management for their hard work and compassionate care of my mother. It is never easy to trust someone else to care for your loved ones. They try very hard to make my mother feel at home, make her smile, and tailor her experience to meet her specific ...
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Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

Fayette County review score based on 199 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 63 Fayette County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fayette County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fayette County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Fayette County, KY63 facilities
8.7
Woodford County, KY95 facilities
8.5

Review subcategories for Fayette County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 199 reviews of 63 Fayette County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fayette County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fayette County, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.5
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.5
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fayette County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fayette County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fayette County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fayette County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fayette County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fayette County, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fayette County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fayette County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fayette County, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fayette County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fayette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fayette County, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fayette County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fayette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fayette County, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fayette County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fayette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fayette County, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fayette County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fayette County protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Magnolia Springs Lexington, Cedarhurst of Beaumont and Richmond Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fayette County, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 63 assisted living facilities near Fayette County, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fayette County, Kentucky are Magnolia Springs Lexington and Richmond Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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