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Senior living in Olive Hill, KY

2 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
2
in Olive Hill
Licensed capacity
49
across all 2
Adults 65+
544
Census estimate for Olive Hill
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
90.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
13
of the center of Olive Hill
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Senior living communities near Olive Hill

Counting neighboring towns, there are 13 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Olive Hill, 11 more than in Olive Hill itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Olive Hill

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Olive Hill at a glance

There are 2 senior living communities in Olive Hill, KY, according to public records.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living 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 senior living listings on this page.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 senior living 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 Olive Hill

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Carter County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Legal Aid of the Bluegrass – FIVCO District2

    (606) 780-2258

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Carter 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 senior living in Olive Hill

How many senior living communities are in Olive Hill, KY?

WeFoundCare lists 2 senior living communities in Olive Hill, KY, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Olive Hill there are 13.

How many residents can senior living communities in Olive Hill serve?

2 of the 2 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 49 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 544 adults age 65 and older live in Olive Hill.

Who licenses senior living in Kentucky?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services licenses senior living 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 Olive Hill?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Carter County, call (606) 780-2258. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Kentucky Adult Protective Services at 877-597-2331.

Are there senior living communities near Olive Hill?

Nearby cities with listings include Grayson (3, 12.7 mi), Sandy Hook (1, 14.9 mi), Morehead (2, 17.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Olive Hill

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Olive Hill (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 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Olive Hill (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. chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/hcf.aspx Accessed .
  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.