Personal Care Homes in Kentucky

Kentucky Personal Care Homes Directory

49 licensed personal care homes across 36 cities.

Kentucky licenses Personal Care Homes through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General. The state has nearly 50 licensed personal care homes, providing residential care in communities across Kentucky from Ashland to Owensboro.

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Kentucky care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Kentucky. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $5,528
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $6,197
Nursing home Semi-private room $9,718

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for Kentucky personal care homes →

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What small care homes are called in Kentucky

Licensing term
personal care home (PCH)
Related license type
assisted living community
Size and capacity
Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
Licensed and inspected by
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay in Kentucky?

Kentucky Medicaid does not pay for personal care home or assisted living services; families rely on private pay and a small state supplement.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about personal care homes in Kentucky

How many personal care homes are there in Kentucky?
Our Kentucky directory lists 49 licensed personal care homes across 36 cities. The largest concentrations are in Boyd County, Daviess County, Fayette County.
What is a personal care home in Kentucky?
"Personal Care Home" is the Kentucky licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities. Kentucky also licenses homes under the term "assisted living community".
How much does assisted living cost in Kentucky?
The median assisted living rate in Kentucky is $5,528 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses personal care homes in Kentucky?
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General licenses and inspects every personal care home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for personal care homes in Kentucky?
Kentucky Medicaid does not pay for personal care home or assisted living services; families rely on private pay and a small state supplement. Eligibility rules vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.