Guide to Kentucky Assisted Living Facilities

Important Facts About Kentucky Assisted Living Homes

In the southern state of Kentucky the agency tasked with overseeing assisted living homes is the Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Department for Aging & Independent Living. Anyone wishing to reach out and contact them directly regarding assisted living, can call (502) 564-6930. The licensure term that they choose to use in Kentucky is "certified assisted living communities," and regulations to the industry were recently updated in early 2009. Kentucky defines an assisted living community as a series of living units on the same site operated as one business entity to provide services for five or more adults. In terms of space, Kentucky assisted living facilities that are private and dual-occupancy resident units, by mutual agreement, must be a minimum of 200 square feet. Additionally each unit in new Kentucky assisted living facilities must provide seniors with a private bathroom equipped with a tub or shower.

Average Costs of Kentucky Assisted Living Facilities

The monthly cost for a resident in a Kentucky assisted living home is a critical piece of information to know as you conduct your search. In Kentucky, the price can range from $1,545 to $4,225, with the average being $2,700 per month. While this is an overall state average, most people search for senior care in the more populous regions of Kentucky like Lexington or Louisville. Below are the costs of assisted living care in these popular cities:

• Residents who want to live in a Kentucky assisted living facility in Louisville will pay anywhere from $2,310 to $4,225, with the average being $3,304 each month.
• Residents who want to live in a Kentucky assisted living home in Lexington can expect to pay anywhere from $1,925 to $3,000, with the average being $2,425 per month.

Finding Assisted Living Homes in Kentucky

If you want to find a Kentucky assisted living facility for your loved one, then one of the easiest ways is to use the simple search form at the top of this page. Once you input your zip code and the type of senior care you are searching for, you will be directed to our partner site which has a directory of all the state licensed assisted living facilities in Kentucky that currently have openings for your loved ones. However if you would rather prefer to speak with someone directly about your search, rather than view a list of homes, you can call the toll-free number at the top of this page for help. Our expert elder care advisors are available to answer your questions about your search and help guide you through the process of finding a Kentucky assisted living home, free of charge.