Known for its large fields of blue-tinged grass, Kentucky is often referred to as “The Bluegrass State.” The state is also famous for its role in horse breeding and equestrian sports. One of the most popular events in the state is the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs, nicknamed “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.” Cities like Louisville and Lexington have a welcoming charm, with plenty of historic sites and tons of world-class amenities to offer. The state is also in close proximity to other nearby major cities, such as Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Nashville, making it a convenient place to call home and an ideal place to retire.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 60 independent living communities in Kentucky. The median monthly cost of independent living in Kentucky is about $2,600.
The caregivers at Legacy Living of Florence are amazing. They help in all area such as dining, trash pick up, laundry and everything in-between. We would absolutely recommend them to other families!! I...
I am blown away every single time I have contact with any employee at Storeybrook! They have made every accommodation to help my mom any time my family has asked. They show genuine concern for her...
We are very pleased overall. There is one big problem that we along with other residents that needs a soluton. THE DINING ROOM IS ALWAYS COLD AND UNCOMFORTABLE. Dining should be a pleasing experience. It is...
The caregivers at Legacy Living of Florence are amazing. They help in all area such as dining, trash pick up, laundry and everything in-between. We would absolutely recommend them to other families!! I...
Staff was very friendly and took great care of my father. [name removed] , the kitchen manager was amazing. He went above and beyond for my father. We would definitely recommend this community to other...
The staff at Dominion of Florence are helpful, patient and kind. The housekeeping is efficient. Communication with the family is good. The move in process was smooth. The meals are of good quality. The...
We are very pleased overall. There is one big problem that we along with other residents that needs a soluton. THE DINING ROOM IS ALWAYS COLD AND UNCOMFORTABLE. Dining should be a pleasing experience. It is...
Experience to-date has been exceptional. Caring, informative staff. Mother has no complaints. We chose this community based on the type of environment me felt our mother would choose. Nice, clean,...
When we started looking to move my in-laws to Louisville, this was the closest community and the parents of a friend of mine who lived here, where very happy so, we thought we'd check it out. So glad we did...
I moved my wife into the memory care unit at Magnolia Springs after things didn’t work out at another community. Magnolia Springs welcomed her with open arms and has done a wonderful job caring for her. It...
I have always liked Richmond Place. I have been here at least 8 years. All the people that I met here have been nice, as well as all the people who work here. And when I talk to residents who are here, they...
Dad is very happy there! Everyone seems to be on the same wavelength on resident care. They are friendly and very helpful. When we looked at other places, Cedarhurst was far above the others!
So glad we were given this facility to check out for our step mother. They assured us she would work out here. She had received excellent assistance and encouragement. It is a gem in our community and the...
The location was a part of the decision. Along with staff, building, food, transportation and all of the great activities! My parents can be busy or just relax. Like being on a cruise. Safe clean...
The main reason we chose Cedarhurst of Owensboro was because it looks like a vacation home or a hotel! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff members! I do recommend this facility to others.
Independent living communities aren’t considered care facilities since they don’t provide care services to senior residents. Instead, independent living senior communities are regulated the same as any other rental property with the addition of a tenant age requirement, typically 55+. That said, some independent senior living communities may share a campus with an assisted living unit, in which case that assisted living area would follow another set of regulations set out by the state Department of Health. If you would like to understand those regulations, you can check out our Kentucky assisted living regulations page.
The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General Rental Housing page offers advice to renters and outlines rights reserved for both the landlord and tenant. The following is some of their advice as well as important tenant-renter laws to understand in Kentucky.
Most independent living communities operate under rental agreements with senior tenants. As a legally binding contract that protects both the landlord as well as the tenant, leases have specific rules depending on the property, so it’s important that a renter reads and understands all parts of the lease before signing. Lease agreements should always include the following information:
The security deposit should be clearly outlined in the lease as well. The deposit secures the unit for the tenant to rent. It’s also meant to cover typical wear and tear to the unit as well as insurance for possible damage made to the unit during the tenant occupancy. Before paying a deposit, Kentucky’s attorney general suggests that you are clear on the following with the landlord:
Landlords of rental properties, including independent living communities, are required to provide a safe, clean, and habitable living environment. To meet these standards, landlords must maintain on-site utilities, like the following:
While landlords have more extensive obligations under state and city laws, tenants are also required to maintain a clean and habitable living environment.
Renters have to follow these basic guidelines to uphold their end of the rental agreement:
While most senior living communities offer built-in accessibility features, like handrails in bathrooms and low-threshold showers, further modifications may be requested if needed. All landlords of rental properties must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for reasonable accommodations and modifications. This federal law helps renters with disabilities have safe and hospitable housing.
The following are some common accommodations and modifications made under the ADA:
Luckily, for many senior living communities, ADA compliance is usually top of mind of most managers and landlords of these properties. However, there are limitations to these accommodations. For instance, your landlord is allowed to require you to restore your unit to the condition it was in prior to any modifications you made.
It’s always best to check with your prospective community ahead of time to get a thorough understanding of their ADA accommodation and modification practices.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
The following is a list of five basic guidelines from the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General to help renters avoid potential problems with a lease:
Thanks to the Federal Fair Housing Act, you cannot be discriminated against as a potential tenant for your disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. If you feel like you are being discriminated against as a renter in Kentucky, the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General suggests you call the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) toll-free number 1-800-669-9777. Or, you can call the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights at 1-800-292-5566. These agencies can assist you in filing a complaint.
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