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Preston Greens Senior Living
1825 Little Herb Wy, Lexington, KY 40509
"I toured Preston Greens Senior Living. When you walk in, it's a beautiful place. It's more like a hotel or resort, and...
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$4,550
Assisted Living Communities in Winchester, KY
A suburban city to the east of Lexington, Winchester, KY, hosts 31 residences for...
seniors requiring assisted living. Surrounding suburbs contribute another choices. With baseline expenses standing at $5,188 per month in Winchester, seniors pay much more for assisted living in this city than Kentucky's $4,335 median. However, costs still fall below the national norm of $5,350.
Find 428 reviews reviews listed below, detailing the quality of care assisted living communities provide in Winchester. On average, residences hold a review rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.
31 Providers
Richmond Place
3051 Rio Dosa Dr., Lexington, KY 40509
"My mother is still at Richmond Place. It is very pretty, clean, and very nice. The staff is great, very helpful, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,355
Highgrove at Tates Creek
4251 Saron Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
"The team at HighGrove go out of their way to see that my needs are met! They are professional and always greet you with...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,643
Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods
5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356
"Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods was lovely. It was very nice, very clean and pleasant. The staff was friendly. It's a new...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,375
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Magnolia Springs Lexington
2701 Magnolia Springs Dr., Lexington, KY 40511
"Magnolia Springs is top notch! We have been happy with all aspects of care for our loved one in Memory Care! Everyone...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,915
Ashton Grove Senior Living
115 Ashton Grove Path, Georgetown, KY 40324
"What I liked most about Ashton Grove Senior Living was it was nearby us. I liked the setting. It was out farther in the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,950
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place
200 Rose Mary Drive, Winchester, KY 40391
"Rose Mary C. Brooks Place was a beautiful place. If I have to go somewhere else to live, I would definitely go there. I...
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Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
2101 Old Boonesboro Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
"My brother moved into Boonesboro Trail Senior Living for 11 hours, but he got combative, so we had to take him to a...
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Liberty Ridge
701 Liberty Ridge Lane, Lexington, KY 40509
"Liberty Ridge is homier, not quite as fancy, and much less expensive. The surroundings are in a horse park -- you see...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
The Willows at Hamburg
2531 Old Rosebud Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
"I was here for 20 days for cardiac rehab. Super friendly staff from the dining,housekeeping and nursing. they are all...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,720
Pleasant Meadow Assisted Living - CLOSED - Lexington. KY
2141 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505
Our single story community is set apart since it is small in size with only 15 private studio rooms, and are locally...
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Sterling Meadows, LLC
209 North Maysville, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
"The staff members at Sterling Meadows are each so kind and competent. I couldn’t ask for a better assisted living for my...
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Tanbark Health Care Center
1121 TANBARK ROAD, Lexington, KY 40515
"Mom (age87) was in the Rehab unit after breaking her femur. The facility is always neat and clean. The staff is very...
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The Willows at Citation
1376 Silver Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
"The Willows at Citation was a beautiful building. It's in a quiet neighborhood and it does not look like a nursing home...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
$3,720
Sayre Christian Village / Friendship Towers
580 Greenfield Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
"My tour experience at Friendship Towers was excellent but it's not exactly what we were looking for at the time. The...
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Sayre Christian Village - Friendship Towers Assisted Living
3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
"My parents passed away but they had stayed in Sayre Christian Village. You have to be at least 63 years old when you...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$3,642
Legacy Reserve at Fritz
2700 MAN O’WAR BOULEVARD, Lexington, KY 40515
"Legacy Reserve at Fritz was nice. It's a beautiful place. It's the newest and the most expensive. The rooms were brand...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,350
McCready Manor
300 Stocker Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
"Mccready Manor is within my price range, and it has apartments with full kitchens. It has a nursing home right there if...
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Lexington Country Place
700 Mason Headley Road, Lexington, KY 40504
"My mother has been in this facility for about 6 months and I am very pleased with her care. She has improved, and she...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
$4,340
The Willows at Fritz Farm
2710 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40514
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your individual needs is important. That's why, at The...
Assisted Living
$3,900
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Julia
5.0
Review of Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
Boonesboro Trail Senior Living was an awesome place. It would be a great place to live. There were a lot of seniors that live there becaise they had downsized and got rid of their home. it was not...
Assisted Living
Julia
5.0
Review of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place
Rose Mary C. Brooks Place was a beautiful place. If I have to go somewhere else to live, I would definitely go there. I checked everything they had, but they can't and won't supply the help that my...
Assisted Living
Marilyn
5.0
Review of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place
The staff members of Rose Mary C. Brooks Place was very friendly and able to answer all of our questions. Everything seemed very clean, modern, and the layout was perfect for anyone that wanted to...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reveals relatively consistent assisted living rates across Kentucky, falling within a few hundred dollars of Winchester's median. For example, seniors pay about $154 more in Louisville. However, Owensboro offers a budget-friendly outlier, saving retirees $2,380. Moving across state lines to Bloomington, IN, also provides more affordable care, with baseline rates standing at $3,108.
Winchester
$5,188
Kentucky
$4,335
The United States
$5,350
Louisville
$5,342
Owensboro
$2,808
Bloomington, IN
$3,108
Paying for Assisted Living in Winchester
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Winchester
No programs assist with the cost of assisted living in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) states that due to the way that assisted living communities function in the state, Medicaid is not an appropriate program to fund them.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Winchester have several affordable care options besides assisted living, with adult day care the cheapest at a baseline rate of $1,798. Home health care is also available at $1,907, offering considerable savings for retirees needing nursing support. However, seniors with the most complex health care needs pay about $9,125 for semi-private rooms in nursing homes.
In-Home Care
$7,150
Home Health Care
$1,907
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,188
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,125
Note: Since data for Winchester is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lexington, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Winchester
In Winchester, there are a number of free resources available to help assisted living residents and people planning a move to long-term care. These resources, provided by nonprofit organizations and government agencies, include health and exercise programs, legal aid and public benefits counseling, among others.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living | (859) 266-1116 | BGAAAIL informs seniors about public benefits, social programs and other local services that may be available to them. Winchester residents can contact one of its counselors to learn about Medicare plans, Medicaid waiver applications, wellness classes and much more. |
| Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs | (502) 564-9203 | Winchester seniors who served in the military can receive many free services from the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs. These include benefits counseling, access to a 24-hour crisis support line, employment programs and information about options for long-term care. |
| Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Senior Citizens Centers | (859) 744-3235 | KRFDC Senior Citizens Centers offer engaging activities, social services, health screenings and exercise programs for older residents. In Clark County, services are provided at the James B. Allen Jr. Generations Center in Winchester. |
| Central Kentucky RSVP | (270) 737-1059 | RSVP connects Winchester seniors aged 55 and older with volunteer opportunities at schools, food banks, missions and nonprofit organizations in their area. Volunteers can choose where they’d like to serve based on their interests, experience or skills. |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | (859) 431-8200 | Low-income Clark County residents can get free legal advice and representation from attorneys at LABG. This nonprofit organization has an elder law program that provides assistance with writing wills, powers of attorney, advanced directives and other common concerns seniors may have. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Winchester
Winchester-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Kentucky are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kentucky page for more information about these laws.
