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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waco, KY

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Assisted living costs in Waco average about $4,462 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 68 communities in Waco. Our detailed directory has 873 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Laurel Village
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, 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, 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.
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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.
Photo of Martin's Rest Home Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Waco, KY

The average cost of senior living in Waco is $4,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchburg, KY with an average of $3,291 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waco, KY, vs. nearby cities

Waco, KY
$4,462/mo
$4,760/mo
$4,336/mo

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

Waco, KY
$4,462/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Waco, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,462/mo
$4,462/mo

Assisted living costs in Waco, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,630/mo
Studio
$5,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,407/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,692/mo

Senior living costs in Waco 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: Waco, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaco, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$4,462/mo$4,364/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,462/mo$4,388/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,843/mo$3,290/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waco, KY:$4,462/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waco, KY:$4,462/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waco, KY:$2,843/mo
Kentucky:$3,290/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waco, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waco 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Waco, KY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waco 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 median 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
Waco, KY$5,059/mo$4,976/mo+1.7%
Kentucky$4,416/mo$4,381/mo+0.8%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waco, KY
2024 average cost:$5,059/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$4,416/mo
2023 average cost:$4,381/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waco, KY

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waco

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waco

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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Boonesboro Trail Senior Living in Winchester, KY

5.0
Expensive to sign in but then the third month was free so that was really nice! Everything is clean and nice. People are friendly and lots of familiar faces from the community of Winchester. Plenty of meal services, a small gym, and activities for all.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Frequent communication with families. Several reviews mention clear and effective communication between families and staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are being met. At Daisy Hill Senior Living, for example, families appreciate the frequent updates and involvement from the community.
Accommodating staff and friendly atmosphere. Residents and families praise the friendly and helpful nature of staff at various communities, such as Magnolia Springs Lexington and Cedarhurst of Beaumont, creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Variety of activities and outings. Families express appreciation for a range of activities offered in communities, from magic shows and music to games, field trips, and movie nights, providing opportunities for residents to stay engaged and active, like at Arcadian Cove and Highgrove at Tates Creek.
Nice and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority in communities, with some highlighting the pristine interiors and maintained grounds at places such as Seacoast at Liberty Ridge, Sterling Meadows Assisted Living, and Richmond Place.
Good food and meal options. Many reviews mention the quality of food and meal services at communities, like Magnolia Springs Lexington and Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care, with accommodations made for individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Attentive care services. Families and residents share positive experiences with the care services provided at various communities, including medication management and assistance with daily tasks. For example, at The Willows at Citation (Memory Care Opening Fall 2018), they appreciate the attentiveness of the nursing s ...
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Waco review score based on 199 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 62 Waco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waco 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

Waco review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Waco, KY62 facilities
8.5
Richmond, KY6 facilities
8.5
Irvine, KY13 facilities

Review subcategories for Waco 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 62 Waco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waco 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.
Waco, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waco assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waco, 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 Waco 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 Waco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waco, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waco 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 Waco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waco, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waco 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 Waco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waco, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waco 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 Waco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waco, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waco 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 Waco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waco, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waco

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 Waco protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Lexington, Richmond Place and Cedarhurst of Beaumont are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waco, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 68 assisted living facilities near Waco, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waco, 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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