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Louisville, Kentucky, perfectly balances urban living with Southern hospitality. While you may see a beautiful skyline along the Ohio River, locals see a cluster of neighborhoods offering a nostalgic, small town feel. As the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville is a surprisingly affordable area lauded for its wealth of activities, events, and age-friendly environment.

Independent living communities in Louisville provide a home where seniors can relax without the constant worries of being a homeowner. Between concierge, housekeeping, and other on-site services, seniors in independent living communities experience convenience and resort-style amenities. However, if you’re looking for less luxury and more affordability, you may benefit more from our guide to senior apartments in Louisville.

A Place for Mom partners with independent living communities in Louisville, Kentucky, located in Jefferson County. While these independent living communities are scattered around the Louisville area, many rest to the east of downtown Louisville in the Middletown area. Additionally, we partner with communities in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is why you’ll also find local resources for Indiana seniors in this comprehensive guide to independent senior living in the Louisville area.

This guide provides answers to questions on paying for independent living, local senior benefits, and the various types of communities in the area. Additionally, you’ll get a sense of what living in the Louisville area is like as a senior.

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Independent Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Assisted Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes
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Memory Care
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Residential Care Home
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Senior Apartments
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Home Care
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 / 5.0

When we realized mom needed more care than we could give her, we didn't know where to look. A Place for Mom led us to River Bend Memory Care. Thankful to find a place, we were also worried that mom might not receive the one on one care that we gave her at home. Was I ever mistaken! Magnolia Trails p...

3.1 / 5.0

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.

4.5 / 5.0

My loved one was a resident at The Enclave of East Louisville. Everyone was very friendly at this facility. My loved one liked all of the activities. I think he tried everything. It was good for him to be involved. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.

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We are very pleased with Magnolia Springs. The accommodations and the staff have met all expectations. They've been very responsive to meeting our needs.
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.
Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...
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I think this place is wonderful because everyone is so friendly and nice. It feels like home from the beginning. They have a lot to offer like a beautiful activities team, meals that are wonderful, and...
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.
Welcome to Magnolia Springs East Senior Living community! Every day, we specialize in family, food and fun. You will see in the smiling faces of our residents, staff, and family members that we are more than just a beautiful building outside; we are truly a warm and beautiful family...
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From the staff to the facility, they are above and beyond with their service and care. They made us feel like we knew them and welcomed my grandmother.
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.
Traditions at Beaumont is a peaceful assisted living community located in the Fern Creek area of southwest Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Our comfortable community provides a taste of country living while remaining easily accessible from any location in the greater metropolitan area. We...
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Sunrise, like most facilities, is breathtakingly expensive. And it has some issues. But overall I'd recommend it. Here's why: Sunrise does two-person transfers. Very few personal care facilities offer this....
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.
Sunrise of Louisville is a fun and enjoyable assisted living community located on the East End of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Our vibrant community provides a familial, social atmosphere in a scenic and developed area of Louisville. We offer a variety of comfortable accommodations...
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I would say it is a great place to consider and they should check it out. Price and location were factors for us. I would recommend. My mother has been there 60 days now and is adjusting better than...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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I've been here over 7 years and I love everything about this place. The staff is great the entertainment is great, Activities are fun. Really good food. I really enjoy all the different stuff we get to do...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Oxmoor Lodge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a peaceful corner of Louisville, you'll enjoy living in a quiet, beautiful home in the heart of so much convenience and excitement. We're just minutes away from all of the shopping, healthcare and...
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The Circle of Friends memory care program at Belmont Village was perfect for our elderly dad who had mild dementia. He was too confused for our mom to take care of him but so mild that he would have hated...
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.
Located in the heart of the St. Matthews, just eight miles east of downtown Louisville, is the friendly community of Belmont Village at St. Matthews. Opened in 1999, our senior living facility provides a warm and welcoming home to residents as well as many cherished pets. There's no shortage of...
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This facility had the experience and staff to take care of our Mother. All the information was up front and very easy to understand!!Everything was top notch everything and everyone!!!
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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This was a hard decision - made easier through the kind attention of the staff at Everlan. My Mother was living alone in her home and the time had come for us to choose a place for her to be safe, happy and...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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We are no longer there. Her care for memory care was not as far progressed. We did not receive the prorated amount as indicated due to her notice. They withdrew the entire month. Somewhat frustrating. Great...
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.
Dominion Senior Living of Louisville at Northfield strives to meet and exceed seniors’ spiritual, mental and physical needs on a daily basis through technological integration, life enrichment activities and professionally trained nurses and caregivers who are available 24 hours a day. The 42,000...
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I like living here at ponder creek. I have made a great group of friends and the staff are pleasant. i enjoy going on outings and the bus driver is such a nice man. I think that if people are looking for a...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Ponder Creek Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Louisville, you'll enjoy the beautiful countryside, our inviting facilities and the excitement of the nearby city. We're conveniently close to...
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I would give Forest Commons a 5 in all categories. I am very particular, and my tour went very well and all questions I had were answered. From there forward, they made everything easy and my Mother is very...
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.
Forest Hills Commons is a new assisted living community that offers apartments and memory care for mature adults in the beautiful city of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The community's private apartment living is perfect for people who want their independence, but still need assistance....
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5 on all categories that are listed and I would Recommend that facility to anyone. The employees and how happy [name removed] is out there. The communication has been great, I never felt like I was in the...
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.
Situated near scenic Iroquois Park, Symphony at Valley Farms is a vibrant, warm senior living community located near Park Terrace Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as well as Valley Commons Shopping Center and many restaurants and other convenient shopping. Wake up every day in a safe,...
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The community of residents is great. My mom has made many wonderful friends. The staff do not seem empowered to make improvements to the number of employees or the quality of the food or food service. It's...
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.
Are you ready to live your best life?Here at our assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and play Bunco or join your new friends for a Zen spa day. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on fun ways to spend your day.We can...
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It's small but they obviously care about the residents. I got to actually talk to a couple of them and they seemed happy there. Value for the money and no level-of-care fees.
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.
At Creekside on Bardstown, our focus is to promote resident independence, so they may enjoy life to the fullest! Unlike many other senior living communities, our affordable monthly rates are “all inclusive” which gives families peace of mind knowing each month the rent rate will not fluctuate....
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I would recommend Wesley Manor to anyone for their loved ones. The care in which they provide to me loved one stands out to me. They are going through a bit of staff turnover, however, they have been great...
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.
For over 50 years Wesley Manor has been the leader in providing personalized care in a secure, loving environment—at an affordable cost. As a non-profit organization, Wesley Manor has a distinct philosophy of care by being mission-driven rather than profit-driven. While newer facilities...
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They treated us very well and was very helpful transitioning Mom to her new home. The location and the price was good for that facility.
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.
As the premier independent living and assisted living community in the St. Matthews area, we are conveniently located in the unique St. Matthews neighborhood, with easy access to shopping, dining, festivals and the arts, Vitality Living St. Matthews offers independent living and assisted living...
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I chose Lake Forest Village because of all of the things above that are 5's. I looked at others and none of them even compared. Everything is all inclusive here, there are no extra charges for anything. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Louisville's newest all-inclusive senior living community is NOW OPEN! Imagine coming home to a warm, friendly community that's luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and light housekeeping are included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette. With all...
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Dad moved in a month ago. Every time I visit the staff is very welcoming. The place is very clean, no odors. My family loves this place.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Middletown – our first community in Kentucky! We are excited to offer both independent and enhanced living services to seniors in the greater Middletown area. Our community is a place where seniors can enjoy a carefree retirement customized to their unique...
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Christian Care Communities Middletown is the perfect fit for my loved one. It's a small and intimate facility. A larger facility with more activities would not have worked for her.
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.
Assisted living is ideal for those seniors who wish to maintain their independence while benefiting from a little extra help with everyday tasks when needed. Our assisted living services are tailored to the unique needs of each resident, with a goal to balance active independence with trusted...
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My Mom is a resident of this facility and we could not be happier with everything that they do for her. The apartments are beautiful, the staff is just unbelievable, the food is amazing! They go beyond every...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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It is a great place. It is independent living and we have been reminded of that in situations when I expected her to have some help. The meals are good. Since it is independent living, there isn't...
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.
The Forum at Brookside is an independent full-service community situated on 40 acres of rolling green grass, trees and flowers - an outdoor lover's dream. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Independent Living In...
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I have met one of the housing managers and I liked what I saw in her. I think she is quality for this type of community and her standards are good. She really cares about the elderly and that really stands...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Chapel House and Friendship House is part of a vibrant retirement community in beautiful Old Louisville. Our diverse community of seniors 62+ live independently with convenient access to dining, entertainment and I-65. Our one-bedroom and studio apartments are affordable, secure and include basic...
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I would recommend the place. I had a good experience with the facility. I picked because my Dad liked it and they were friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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Costs of independent living in the Louisville area

Based on averages of what seniors paid over the last 12 months, A Place for Mom’s proprietary data shows seniors paid $3,480 per month at our independent living partner communities.[01] This price includes the cost for room and board, as well as add-on fees.

Breakdown for independent living costs in the Louisville area

The cost for independent living can vary depending on the location, amenities, and floor plan. For example, the starting price for a studio at our independent living partners in Louisville averages $2,640 per month, while a two-bedroom starts at $4,250 per month.[01]

Below are what the baseline costs typically include in independent living monthly fees, depending on the facility:

  • Rent
  • Meals
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • Concierge services

Many of our independent living partners in Louisville have a variety of on-site amenities, which may have add-on fees or increase the overall cost of living. On-site amenities at our Louisville-area partner communities may include the following:

  • Fitness centers
  • Libraries
  • Beauty salons
  • Barbershops
  • Movie theater rooms
  • Billiards lounges/game rooms
  • Arts and crafts centers
  • Bars/pubs
  • Swimming pools

Additionally, depending on the community and your circumstances, there may be additional fees, such as the following:[01]

  • Pet fees
  • Community fees
  • One-time buy-in fees
  • A second person fee for couples

The following prices are average baseline costs across the area for all independent living communities. Unlike our independent living partner costs in Louisville, these figures do not include typical add-on fees. They are meant to give you an idea of comparative costs in the area.

Average cost comparisons near Louisville, KY

Average monthly costs

Louisville, KY

$3,537

How people pay for independent living in Louisville

When seniors start looking to retire in an independent living community, they typically start to evaluate their payment options. Most retirees start by looking at their current personal income sources and rely on these to pay for their independent living community. For additional needs, like health care, Medicaid and Medicare may help seniors pay for home health care services while living at the senior community of their choice.

Private pay methods in Louisville

Most seniors planning for retirement in an independent living community use private pay methods, like personal income, retirement accounts, and savings. Since an independent living community is not considered a care facility, long-term care insurance will not cover rent or meal costs at these communities. However, additional income sources can help offset a senior’s costs of living during retirement, like Social Security benefits, pensions, investment returns, or any of the following options:

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Number of veterans living in Jefferson County, Kentucky

About 70% of Jefferson County veterans are aged 55 and older.

Between pensions and assistance benefits, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a wide range of veterans benefits that can help disabled veterans or their surviving spouses pay for independent living costs. One of the most substantial and generous financial assistance can come from the Aid and Attendance benefit. However, to successfully file claims you must meet strict and complicated eligibility requirements. The best way to successfully apply for these benefits is to connect with a veteran service officer in your area.

How can I learn more about veterans benefits and eligibility requirements?

Since veterans benefits have an extensive list of eligibility requirements, it’s important to contact local resources to fully understand what types of benefits you may be eligible for. The Louisville area has many local veteran service officers to help you understand and apply for benefits. Additionally, local VA-vetted, nonprofit organizations offer counselors to further help you understand veterans benefits, file claims, and apply.

The following organizations may have local officers available:

Resources for Louisville veterans

Kentucky Veterans Affairs offices

Louisville Regional Office
321 West Main St., Suite 390
Louisville, KY 40202
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
1111B Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-9203
Fax: 502-564-9240

Indiana Veterans Affairs offices

Clark County veteran service office
County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO): Ronnie Iglesias
Assistant CVSO: Ashley Strange
300 Corporate Drive, Suite 101
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: 812-285-6345
Fax: 812-280-5628

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
777 N. Meridian St., Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738
Phone: 317-232-3910
Fax: 317-232-7721
Toll free phone: 800-400-4520

Kentucky and Indiana Medicaid for independent living

Kentucky Medicaid and Indiana Medicaid are state and federally funded health insurance programs that help low-income individuals and families pay for health care services. While Medicaid does not cover independent living room and board costs, it can help cover medically necessary in-home health care services. Both state programs have home and community based waiver programs that help seniors receive home health care services in their home of choice, rather than moving to a hospital or nursing home.

How can home and community based waivers help me?

Home and community based waivers can help cover health care services wherever you call home, including in an independent living community. Both Kentucky and Indiana programs cover different types of care services. Many of these care services can overlap. They include but are not limited to the following types:[03,04]

  • Home modifications
  • Vehicle adaptations/modifications
  • Transportation
  • Respite care
  • Adult day health care

Besides home and community based waivers, Kentucky and Indiana have Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) — a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps individuals, like seniors, living in a community have access to a variety of health care services.

Other Kentucky Medicaid programs

If you’re looking for independent living in advance and currently need in-home health care, Kentucky Medicaid helps cover certain home health services through several active Medicaid providers. Additionally, Kentucky Medicaid can help cover private nursing home costs, if you need more than what a home health care agency can provide.

How are Indiana Medicaid programs different from Kentucky Medicaid?

Indiana Medicaid goes beyond traditional Medicaid programs with its Hoosier Care Connect program. This is a health care program for 65+ aged, blind, or disabled individuals who do not qualify for or receive Medicare.

Where can I receive assistance with Medicaid benefits?

Similar to any state or federal benefit, Medicaid eligibility and benefits are difficult to understand. While applying is a complex process, the benefits are extremely helpful to those who need health care coverage. Before you start applying for Medicaid, it’s important to contact local Medicaid advisors to ensure you apply for the benefits you are eligible for. There are many resources in the Louisville area, including the local area on aging agency, as well as the Department of Medicaid Services office.

Louisville area Medicaid resources

Department of Medicaid Services

Kentucky departments and agencies
275 E. Main St., 6W-A
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-4321

Clark County Division of Family Resources
285 Quartermaster Court
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Telephone/fax number: 800-403-0864
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Jefferson County area on aging agency

KIPDA Aging and Disability Resources
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: 502-266-5571
Fax: 502-266-5047

Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living
275 E. Main St., 3E-E
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: 502-564-6930
Email: chfs.listens@ky.gov

Clark County area on aging agency

Lifespan Resources, Inc.
33 State St., 3rd Floor
New Albany, IN 47151-0995
Phone: 812-948-8330 or 888-948-8330
TTY Phone: 812-542-6895
Fax: 812-948-0147

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Medicare independent living coverage in Louisville

Seniors aged 65 and older, and those with certain disabilities, may be eligible to receive health insurance coverage through the federal program, Medicare. Medicare does not cover custodial costs, like room and board at an independent living community. It can, however, help cover certain care costs in your home, like medically necessary in-home health care. However, the agency providing the services must be contracted with Medicare, and the services must be deemed medically necessary.

Not all Medicare plans cover such services. Below is a brief outline of the different types of Medicare plans:

  • Medicare Plan A (hospital insurance) offers coverage for hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health care.
  • Medicare Plan B (medical insurance) offers coverage for preventive services, durable medical equipment, limited prescription drugs, and outpatient care.
  • Medicare Part D (drug coverage) offers optional coverage for certain prescription and generic drugs.
Can I save money on Medicare costs?

Yes, Kentucky and Indiana have different programs to help you save on Medicare costs. This includes Medicare Savings Programs, which help low-income recipients cover Medicare premium costs. Additionally, if you receive Medicare Part D, you may qualify to receive help through Extra Help. Indiana also has HooiserRx, another assistance program for Part D.

How do I find out if I qualify for Medicare benefits?

Between understanding and applying for benefits, Medicare and its assistance programs can be difficult to fully comprehend. Luckily, both Kentucky and Indiana have local agencies and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to help you or your loved one learn more about Medicare and its eligibility requirements.

You can also receive help with the application process and filing claims at your local Social Security offices. Additionally, your local long-term care ombudsman can help uphold your Medicare rights and work through any health insurance or claim issues with you. Louisville also has a Senior Medicare Patrol, where you can contact them to help identify health care scams, abuse, and billing issues.

Louisville resident Medicare resources

Kentucky long-term care ombudsman

Jefferson County long-term care ombudsman
Natalie Brown-Radtke
Catholic Charities
2911 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40208
Phone: 502-637-9786
Toll free phone: 800-854-3233
Email: nbrownradtke@archlou.org

Kentucky state long-term care ombudsman
Sherry Culp
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc.
3138 Custer Drive, Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: 859-277-9215
Toll Free phone: 800-372-2991
Email: sherryculp@ombuddy.org

Indiana long-term care ombudsman

Indiana long-term care ombudsman website
Lynn Clough
402 W. Washington St., Room W451
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Information/complaint phone: 800-622-4484 or 317-232-7134
Fax number: 317-972-3285
Email: longtermcareombudsman@ombudsman.IN.gov

Clark County long-term care ombudsman
Mary Cleavinger
Indiana Legal Services
3303 Plaza Drive, #5
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-913-7361, ext. 11223
Email: mary.cleavinger@ilsi.net

Local Social Security offices

Louisville Social Security office
601 W. Broadway, Room 101
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 866-716-9671
Fax: 833-950-3149
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jeffersonville/Clarksville, Indiana, Social Security office
3700 Blackiston Blvd.
New Albany, Indiana 47150
Phone: 800-772-1213
Fax: 833-950-2142
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Understand Kentucky and Indiana laws and regulations for independent living communities

Independent living communities aren’t regulated like assisted living facilities, since they’re not considered care facilities. However, independent living communities follow local rental regulations since they’re typically rented units. Most of our independent living partners in Louisville also have assisted living units, which must abide by more advanced assisted living state regulations. To learn more about assisted living regulations, visit our Louisville guides to assisted living and memory care. Read on for the general rental regulations of independent senior living facilities.

As a tenant in Kentucky or Indiana, you cannot be discriminated against for your disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender, thanks to the federal Fair Housing Act.[05,06] However, many independent living communities have minimum age requirements, such as requiring residents to be 55+ or 62+.

Landlord and tenant regulations for rentals

Both Kentucky and Indiana share common landlord and tenant obligations. These areas require landlords to provide a safe, clean, and habitable living environment. To meet these living standards, landlords must maintain working conditions for installed utilities, like the following:[07,08]

  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems with hot and cold water
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
  • Appliances included in the rental agreement

While landlords have more extensive obligations under state and city laws, tenants, such as yourself, are required to maintain a clean and habitable living environment. This is mostly limited to maintaining your apartment appliances and the cleanliness of your living space.

Facility regulations

The City of Louisville also has requirements for the construction of the building or facilities. Apartment units and all common areas must meet structural code standards. Some examples of Louisville building codes for apartment units include the following:[07]

  • The bathroom must have walls, water resistant flooring, a door, a toilet, and a tub or shower.
  • There must be at least one window in every habitable room.
  • There must be a working smoke detector in each unit.
  • There must be safe exits that lead to an open area on the ground floor.
  • All stairs must have firmly fastened handrails.

Accommodations for seniors with disabilities

Landlords are required to make reasonable accommodations and modification for those with disabilities. This may include offering accessible parking, installing hand rails in a unit, or allowing services animals even if a no-pet policy is in place. However, there are limitations to these accommodations. It’s always best to check with your prospective community ahead of time to get a thorough understanding of their accommodation practices.

Kentucky: Your landlord is allowed to require you to restore the property to the condition it was in prior to any modifications you made.[09] If you have a service animal, you can submit a request to the landlord, which, if approved, will allow your service animal in the apartment building. Landlords cannot charge a pet fee or deposit for service animals.[10]

In the Louisville area, you can take advantage of the independent living center, Center for Accessible Living (CAL). This center helps those with disabilities learn independent living skills, as well as experience support, advocacy, and more.

Indiana: While you’re allowed to make modifications, like installing a ramp or removing carpet in your unit, your landlord can make you, as a tenant, pay for these modifications. Additionally, the landlord can require these modifications be done professionally.[11]

COVID-19 regulations for Louisville independent living communities

As COVID-19 regulations begin to relax, so does the level of guidance provided by some states, such as Kentucky. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is currently following community level COVID-19 guidance, and Jefferson County is currently under a low level of guidance. Below is Jefferson County’s COVID-19 guidance for general and senior living environments.

To be sure you completely understand your prospective community’s rules around COVID-19, it’s best to check with them before your move in.

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Masking. A mask may be required after an indoor setting was exposed to a COVID-19 infection. Senior living care settings do not currently require masks.

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Quarantining. If you test positive for COVID-19, you’re recommended to isolate for five days (with no symptoms) or 10 days (with symptoms). If you have close contact with someone with a COVID-19 infection, monitor your symptoms for 10 days.

Get to know independent living in Louisville

12Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
3.8/5.0 average in-network rating
100% of our independent living partners offer pet-friendly services
91% of our independent living partners offer complimentary transportation services
75% of our independent living partners offer restaurant-style dining
83% of our independent living partners have accessible showers
91% of our independent living partners offer on-site and off-site activities
2108
Number of people we referred in-market
80
Average age of independent living residents we referred in market
Gender split: 64% female, 32% male[01]

What to expect from independent living in Louisville

Whether you’re looking for a community you can age in place at or one where you can experience a luxurious, convenient lifestyle, the Louisville area offers a variety of options. In this section you’ll learn more about the features of independent living communities in the Louisville area, so you know what to expect to find in the current market.

Stand-alone independent living vs. multiple levels of care

A majority of our independent living partners in Louisville offer multiple levels of care services on the same campus. This may include assisted living or memory care services and round-the-clock supervision. These types of communities help seniors age in place, so if additional care or assistance is ever needed in the future, they won’t have to worry about moving to a different community.

Only 5 out of our 12 independent living partners in Louisville are stand-alone independent living communities, meaning they only serve fully independent seniors who don’t need care. Our independent living partner in Jefferson, Indiana, is one of these stand-alone communities.[01]

Accommodating layouts

Similar to independent living communities across the county, Louisville offers a variety of room and apartment accommodations. Depending on your preferences, you’ll be able to find communities with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. In addition to these standard layouts, some Louisville independent living communities have single-family cottages, allowing you to have more space and a sense of freedom. If you live in one of these types of cottages, you may be able to have a garage and/or yard.

Resort-like standards

Many of our independent living partners in Louisville go beyond the current market standards. For example, all our Louisville independent living partners provide meals. Additionally, if you’re looking to live in a resort-like atmosphere, many independent living communities have superior facility amenities, like the following:

  • Fitness centers
  • Pools
  • Putting greens
  • Art galleries and studios
  • Yoga studios
  • Game and card rooms
  • Bocce ball courts
  • Chapels
  • Dog parks
  • Playrooms for visiting grandkids

Besides communal amenities, some independent living communities have these features in their apartments to provide additional conveniences for seniors:

  • In-unit washers and dryers
  • Emergency call systems
  • Private patios and/or balconies

Active living lifestyles

You won’t find yourself bored at any of our partner independent living communities that value active living. Between on-site activities and off-site outings, you’ll have access to a variety of options at a majority of our independent living partners in Louisville. Approximately 66% of our independent living partners in Louisville staff an activity director, who helps coordinate engaging, valuable activities.

In a Louisville independent living community you may have access to a variety of activities. These can include but are not limited to the following:[01]

  • Classes for art, cooking, or stretching
  • Happy hours
  • Day trips and outings
  • Dances
  • Trivia games
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga
  • Wine tastings
  • Live performances

In addition to activities, many independent living communities encourage socializing and creating friendships through clubs for hobbies or interest groups. These can include but are not limited to the following:[01]

  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Bridge
  • Cards
  • Sewing or quilting

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Unfamiliar with Louisville? Highlights for seniors

162395

Number of seniors over the age of 62 currently living in Jefferson County, Kentucky

20%

Percentage of seniors 62 and older within Jefferson County, Kentucky

$28,648

Average retirement income for seniors 65+ in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Health care for seniors in Louisville

As America’s Aging Care Capital, according to Forbes Magazine, Louisville offers innovative health care as it works to improve healthy aging solutions. You’ll have access to high-quality care through Louisville’s distinguished health care systems. With specialized aging care teams and certified stroke centers, many of these local hospitals perform well for adult conditions common to seniors. Read on to learn about some of the most distinguished hospitals in the area.

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Baptist Health Louisville

Find top-notch care at Baptist Health Louisville, ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Louisville and No. 3 in Kentucky, according to U.S. News and World Report. With specialized teams for stroke and heart attacks, the hospital is high performing for those conditions. The hospital is also high performing in lots of other adult procedures and conditions, such as colon cancer surgery, multiple cardiology surgeries, diabetes, hip replacements, knee replacements, and more. In addition to this location, the hospital also has centers in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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Norton Hospital

You can receive innovative care at Norton Hospital — the teaching hospital for the local University of Louisville School of Medicine. This hospital is ranked No. 2 in Louisville and No. 5 in Kentucky, according to U.S. News and World Report. This hospital has a Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits health care in the United States, and the health agency, American Stroke Association. In addition to offering exceptional care for strokes, the hospital performs highly for several other adult procedures and conditions, like heart attacks, heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, hip replacements, and knee replacements.

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UofL Health — Jewish Hospital

UofL Health — Jewish Hospital is another distinguished hospital in the area and is known for many medical firsts in the United States. The hospital is ranked No. 3 in Louisville and No. 6 in Kentucky, according to U.S. News and World Report. With their certified stroke center, the hospital offers exceptional care for the common senior condition, strokes. Additionally, the hospital performs well for a variety of adult conditions, including but not limited to heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, and knee replacements.

Transportation for seniors in Louisville

You’ll be able to get around town and attend local appointments easily thanks to transportation services provided at our partner independent living communities. Nearly all our independent living partners (about 91%) offer on-site transportation services. A majority of Louisville residents have their own vehicle, and you can feel at ease knowing all of our independent living partners offer on-site parking options for residents.

Besides on-site transportation, approximately 66% of our independent living partners are conveniently located near public transportation options.[01] This is helpful, since the Louisville area can be difficult to get around due to few public transportation options. Public transit is available through the local Transit Authority of River City (TARC) system.

  • Fixed routes: There are multiple fixed routes that run through Louisville with stops in Indiana cities, such as Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany. These buses typically run on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. However, availability depends on the route and bus.
  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): This bus route runs more frequently along Dixie Highway into downtown Louisville during the weekdays.
  • TARC3: Those who meet eligibility and disability requirements and cannot use other public transit systems may have access to this paratransit service. This service goes door to door and mostly uses vans and taxis.

While the area is difficult to get around without a vehicle, the downtown neighborhood is easier to walk, with a Walk Score of 95 in the Central Business District. However, as you can see below, the greater Louisville-Jefferson County area is difficult to get around without a vehicle. Overall, the city has rather low ratings (out of 100) for walking, transit, and biking.

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Transit Score

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Bike Score

Senior activities in Louisville

The Louisville area has an abundance of local entertainment opportunities, attractions, and activities. Known as a foodie destination and home to the Kentucky Derby, beloved sports teams, and the world’s best handcrafted bourbons, Louisville is famous for a lot. However, Louisville residents know the city goes beyond their famed cultural strengths, with a solid infrastructure, various shopping centers, exquisite performing arts theatres, and stunning nature areas. Plus, seniors can live an active lifestyle beyond their senior living community thanks to the city’s age-friendly mentality.

Active senior living in Louisville

The Louisville area is a wonderful place for seniors to retire with a copious amount of senior-friendly activities scattered throughout the city. The Louisville Metro Government partnered with AARP Kentucky, Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), and the UofL Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging to create Age-Friendly Louisville — a community-driven initiative to make Louisville accessible for seniors and those with disabilities.

Besides senior centers, the area has a YMCA Forever Young program to help seniors aged 50+ stay healthy and active through activities and outings. Additionally, Clark County has a senior games gang through their area agency on aging location, Life Span Recourses. This is a membership for seniors aged 55+. You can compete in competitions all year round, as well as participate in activities that your area may or may not host, including but not limited to the following:

  • Bowling
  • Horseshoes
  • Mini golf
  • Dance contests
  • Cards and games
  • Chair volleyball

Senior centers

The Louisville area also has many active living opportunities for seniors through local senior centers. While all of our independent living community partners offer on-site activities, you may be able to find additional active senior opportunities outside of the community. Some local senior centers are managed through Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), which you can find on their website. These centers offer meals, social opportunities, health and wellness programs, educational seminars, counseling, and more.

Must-see attractions

Whether you’re living in or visiting this Southern state, you may want to attend its most famous event — the Kentucky Derby. Get dressed up in full Southern flair for this annual horse race, which takes place in the legendary racetrack, Churchill Downs. While the Kentucky Derby tries to accommodate those with disabilities, the area has limited space and cannot store wheelchairs brought to the event. From the parking lot to the racetrack, the attraction offers accessible shuttles to help those with disabilities into the event.

Go deep underground with another must-see in Louisville. The Louisville Mega Cavern is a fantastic cave and cavern system with accessibility options in Kentucky. This is system is one of the most well-known, man-made caverns and can be explored through the historic underground tram tours, which are ideal for seniors with mobility issues. Prior to your visit, ask about wheelchair-accessible tours through the Mega Tram.

Collegiate and professional sports

Louisville goes beyond their legendary horse racing track with its multiple large stadiums, where you’ll find both collegiate and professional sports teams.

The city is home to the University of Louisville Cardinals. In addition to Division 1 college football in the Cardinal Stadium, you can enjoy local minor league baseball games watching the Louisville Bats play in Louisville Slugger Field. Besides these teams and stadiums, Louisville is also home to a large soccer stadium — Lynn Family Stadium. In fact, it’s known as one of the largest soccer stadiums in the area. This is where you can watch the professional soccer club, Louisville City FC, play during the exciting USL Championship.

Southern food and bourbon

The Brown Hotel in Louisville is where the famous Hot Brown was created, and to this day, people visit the hotel to enjoy the unique dish. This dish is not your ordinary turkey sandwich; this open-faced sandwich is topped with strips of bacon smothered in Mornay sauce. In addition to the Hot Brown, the Kentucky Derby Pie was created in the Prospect neighborhood. This delicious chocolate and walnut filled pie recipe continues to remain a secret by creators at Kern’s Kitchen. In general, Kentucky is known for many southern staples, from burgoo to benedictine.

Many Kentucky residents accompany their southern dishes with a nice bourbon. Louisville is known for having the best handcrafted bourbon out there. So much so that the area houses Bourbon District in downtown Louisville and Whiskey Row along Main Street. In the Louisville area, you can find many distillery tours where you can witness the distilling process and try some of the best bourbon in Kentucky:

Shopping in Louisville neighborhoods

While every Louisville neighborhood has a variety of shopping areas, the Westport Village is one of the most well-known shopping destinations with locally owned businesses. Additionally, you can find a copious amount of well-known stores at the local malls — Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center.

Appreciate the arts in Louisville

Experience the loud thumping of music at live concerts or the exquisite theatrics of performing arts at accessible venues, like the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and the Iroquois Amphitheater. The Iroquois Amphitheater offers experiences of a lifetime with their live concerts. And the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts goes beyond with additional performances listed below:

  • Orchestra
  • Opera
  • Ballet
  • Broadway
  • Speakers
  • Comedians

Explore outdoor areas

Whether you’re looking for a golf course, an outdoor park, or a river cruise, the Louisville area has a variety of outdoor areas for you to enjoy. You can enjoy the stunning views of the Louisville skyline on one of the many riverboat cruises. From beautiful views on sunset rides to picnics on the river, seniors aged 65 and older are sure to enjoy a riverboat ride at a discounted rate.

If you prefer to stay on land, you can enjoy one of the Louisville parks. At these parks you’ll have access to miles of hiking paths, as well as areas for activities like fishing, picnics, and camping. Crossing over the state line, you can find the Jefferson Memorial Forest in Indiana. With over 60 miles of charming hiking trails, including the wheelchair-accessible Tulip Tree Trail, which is one of the largest city-owned urban forests in the United States. Jeffersonville city parks also have specialty parks with the city’s Home of Champions Wall, where locals honor well-known people from their area.

The Louisville area also offers 10 unique golf courses with affordable golfing experiences. These golf courses push you to improve your skills with challenging holes. You can find the local golf courses and prices on the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Louisville, StoryPoint Middletown and Christian Care Communities - Middletown are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Louisville, KY. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Independent Living in Louisville is 3536.77 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Jefferson County, Kentucky [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  3. Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Home and community based waiver.

  4. Indiana Medicaid for Members. Aged and disabled waiver.

  5. Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission. Fair housing.

  6. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fair housing and equal opportunity serving Indiana.

  7. Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government. Check it out!! – Property maintenance.

  8. Landlord-Tenant Relations, Indiana General Assembly § IC32-31. (rev 2022).

  9. Discriminatory Practices; Fair Housing, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government § 92.03 (2020).

  10. Assistance animals — Reasonable accommodations in dwellings — Limitation of liability — Penalty for misrepresentation of an assistance animal, Kentucky State Government § 383.085 (2018 & rev. 2019).

  11. Indiana State Government. (Feb. 2023). Frequently asked questions.

  12. Kentucky Department of Public Health. {2022, July 27). Have you been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19?

  13. Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2022, Sept. 16). Provider guidance memo: Face coverings in long-term care and senior living congregate care settings.

  14. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Jefferson County, Kentucky [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  15. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in The United States (S0103): Jefferson County, Kentucky [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  16. U.S. News and World Report. Best hospitals in Louisville, KY.

  17. Walk Score. Living in Louisville-Jefferson.

  18. Martinson, M. (2023, March 29). Personal communication [Phone interview].

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