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Memory care in Bardstown, KY

2 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
2
in Bardstown
Licensed capacity
104
across all 2
Adults 65+
2,303
Census estimate for Bardstown
Within 25 miles
7
of the center of Bardstown
Memory CareAssisted Living 4Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 1
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Source: Kentucky OIG, Facility directories (Assisted Living Communities, Personal Care Homes, Family Care Homes), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Bardstown (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Bardstown

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Bardstown, 5 more than in Bardstown itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Bardstown

See all 7 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Bardstown at a glance

Bardstown has 2 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Kentucky OIG records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 2 memory care communities listed in Bardstown, 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.1

Report a problem
Contact the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services about a licensed community, or the Kentucky long-term care ombudsman at (859) 277-92152.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Kentucky

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Kentucky Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Kentucky Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (502-564-9203).7
Medicare counseling
Kentucky’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-293-7447.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Bardstown

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Nelson County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Nelson County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Lincoln Trail District Ombudsman Catholic Charities2

    (502) 965-8304

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Nelson County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Kentucky Adult Protective Services

    877-597-2331

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-877-293-7447

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs7

    502-564-9203

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Kentucky Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Kentucky.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Bardstown

How many memory care communities are in Bardstown, KY?

WeFoundCare lists 2 memory care communities in Bardstown, KY, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Bardstown there are 7.

How many residents can memory care communities in Bardstown serve?

2 of the 2 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 104 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,303 adults age 65 and older live in Bardstown.

Do memory care communities in Bardstown have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.

Who licenses memory care in Kentucky?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services licenses memory care in Kentucky. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Bardstown?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Nelson County, call (502) 965-8304. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Kentucky Adult Protective Services at 877-597-2331.

Are there memory care communities near Bardstown?

Nearby cities with listings include Mount Washington (2, 16.5 mi), Fern Creek (1, 22.0 mi), Elizabethtown (3, 24.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Bardstown

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Kentucky OIG (Facility directories (Assisted Living Communities, Personal Care Homes, Family Care Homes)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Bardstown (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Bardstown (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General: Facility directories (Assisted Living Communities, Personal Care Homes, Family Care Homes). chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/hcf.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.