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Boone County, KY — Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Guide

The fastest-growing county in Kentucky has 6+ senior care facilities serving Florence, Burlington, Union, and surrounding communities. Here's what you need to know before you choose.

Licensing Authority

KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Office of Inspector General
(502) 564-2800

Medicaid Applications

DCBS Region 6 — Boone/Kenton/Campbell
(855) 459-6328

Local Hospital

St. Elizabeth Florence
4900 Houston Road, Florence
(859) 212-5000

Ombudsman

KY Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(free, confidential advocacy)
(800) 372-2991

Avg. Memory Care Cost

~$56,748/year ($4,729/month)
Range: $34,464–$93,036/year

Avg. Assisted Living Cost

$2,304–$6,256/month
County avg: ~$3,800/month

⚠️ Boone County-Specific Things to Know Before You Choose

  • →Boone County is the fastest-growing county in Kentucky — which means senior care demand is rising faster than beds. Several facilities here maintain a waitlist, especially for Medicaid-certified beds. Call and ask specifically about Medicaid bed availability, not just whether they accept Medicaid.
  • →St. Elizabeth Florence has an on-site SNF with only 16 beds. It consistently earns 5 stars but is frequently full and not accepting new admissions. Call before assuming availability.
  • →Boonespring (Union) is about 15 minutes from Florence on US-42, which families sometimes overlook. It's one of the largest full-spectrum campuses in the region and easier to access from I-71/I-75 South than many realize.
  • →KY HCBS Medicaid waiver for assisted living has a waitlist in Boone County. Standard skilled nursing facility Medicaid does not have a waitlist — but the facility must have an available Medicaid-certified bed. These are different programs.
  • →Florence Park Care Center and Bridge Point Center are both large (150 and 151 beds respectively), accept Medicaid, and tend to have more availability than smaller private-pay facilities. They are appropriate for medically complex residents.
  • →Memory care costs in Florence run slightly higher than the county average — $56,772/year in Florence vs. $56,748 county-wide. The most affordable Alzheimer's care in Boone County starts around $34,464/year for shared accommodations.

Boone County Senior Care Facilities — Complete List

Facility Address Care Types Medicare Stars Est. Cost/Mo Medicaid Phone
Boonespring of Boone County 10250 US-42, Union, KY 41091
📍 Get Directions		 Skilled NursingAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4★ $3,200–$7,500 ✓ Medicare + Medicaid (859) 824-1717
Florence Park Care Center 6975 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042
📍 Get Directions		 Skilled NursingMemory Care ⭐⭐⭐ 3★ $3,000–$6,800 ✓ Medicare + Medicaid (859) 282-1000
Bridge Point Center 7300 Woodspoint Drive, Florence, KY 41042
📍 Get Directions		 Skilled NursingMemory Care ⭐⭐⭐ 3★ $2,900–$6,500 ✓ Medicare + Medicaid (859) 282-0032
Magnolia Springs Florence Senior Living 7665 Ewing Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
📍 Get Directions		 Assisted LivingMemory Care ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4★ $3,500–$7,200 Private Pay Only (859) 859-0111
Colonial Gardens 6910 Hopeful Road, Florence, KY 41042
📍 Get Directions		 Assisted LivingMemory Care ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4★ $2,800–$5,500 Private Pay Only (859) 282-2227
St. Elizabeth Florence SNF 4900 Houston Road, Florence, KY 41042
📍 Get Directions		 Skilled Nursing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5★ $4,500–$9,000 ✓ Medicare + Medicaid (859) 212-5000

Boone County Senior Care — Frequently Asked Questions

St. Elizabeth Florence SNF consistently holds a 5-star Medicare rating, making it the highest-rated skilled nursing facility in Boone County. However, it has only 16 beds and is frequently at capacity. Boonespring of Boone County and several assisted living facilities hold 4-star ratings. For current ratings, always check medicare.gov/care-compare directly — ratings are updated quarterly.
Florence Park Care Center (150 beds), Bridge Point Center (151 beds), and Boonespring (multiple units) all accept Kentucky Medicaid for skilled nursing care. However, bed availability fluctuates. Always call to confirm current Medicaid bed availability — do not assume from the directory listing alone. A waitlist of weeks to months is common for Medicaid-certified beds at the more desirable facilities.
Apply through the Kentucky DCBS (Department for Community Based Services) Region 6 office, which serves Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. Call (855) 459-6328 to start the application or apply online at kynect.ky.gov. You will need financial records going back 5 years. Processing typically takes 45–90 days. Apply as early as possible — the application clock does not start until it's submitted.
Both are large skilled nursing and memory care facilities in Florence that accept Medicaid. Florence Park Care Center (6975 Burlington Pike) has 150 beds and has been licensed since 1984. Bridge Point Center (7300 Woodspoint Drive) has 151 beds, with licensing dating to 1969 under a different name. Both hold 3-star Medicare ratings. Florence Park has a slightly newer license number (185174 vs 185090) indicating a newer building or major renovation. Visit both before deciding — facility culture and staff responsiveness vary despite similar ratings.
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