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Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
Scout 92Wilmore, KY · 285 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Wilmore's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lexington, Kentucky
Every licensed senior community in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Lexington
Local Lexington-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lexington prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,050/mo median
typical range $4,040–$6,310
Memory Care
$6,370/mo median
typical range $5,100–$7,960
Skilled Nursing
$9,620/mo median
typical range $8,540–$11,280
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,050/mo median
typical range $2,650–$7,010
Residential Care Home
$4,550/mo median
typical range $3,640–$5,690
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lexington using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lexington.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 20 communities in Lexington, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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The Willows at Citation
Scout 79Lexington, KY · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →3
Lexington, KY · 74 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →4
The Willows at Fritz Farm
Scout 74Lexington, KY · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lexington, KY · 124 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →6
Homestead Post Acute
Scout 69Lexington, KY · 136 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →7
The Home Place at Midway
Scout 67Midway, KY · 28 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Midway.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →8
The Willows at Hamburg
Scout 64Lexington, KY · 64 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →9
Lexington Country Place
Scout 55Lexington, KY · 111 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →10
Georgetown, KY · 65 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Georgetown.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →11
Lexington, KY · 164 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →12
Winchester, KY · 147 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Winchester.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →13
Pine Meadows Post Acute
Scout 45Lexington, KY · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lexington.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →14
Lexington, KY · 108 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →15
Mayfair Manor
Scout 31Lexington, KY · 98 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →16
Nicholasville, KY · 73 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →17
Georgetown, KY · 85 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →18
Lexington, KY · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →19
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home
Scout 16Paris, KY · 99 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →20
Lexington, KY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,540–$11,280/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lexington, KY?
In the Lexington, KY area, assisted living typically runs $4,040–$6,310/month (median $5,050), memory care $5,100–$7,960/month (median $6,370), and skilled nursing $8,540–$11,280/month (median $9,620) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lexington, KY?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lexington, KY right now are Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, The Willows at Citation, Cardinal Hill Skilled Rehabilitation Unit. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.
How are the 20 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.