Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment

Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment KCARE (formerly known as KAHCF/KCAL/KSLA) advocates, educates, and promotes Kentucky’s long-term care facilities and assisted living communities

Established in 1954, the Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment (KCARE, formerly KAHCF/KCAL/KSLA) is the trade association that represents propriety and nonproprietary nursing facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. One of the state affiliates of the American Health Care Association, KCARE provides a wide variety of services to member facilities including legislative and regulatory activities, professional development, statewide recognition programs, publications, media relations, research and advocacy relations.

On Thanksgiving and every day, the KCARE team is thankful for the outstanding long-term care providers in Kentucky. It's...
11/27/2025

On Thanksgiving and every day, the KCARE team is thankful for the outstanding long-term care providers in Kentucky. It's an honor to represent each and every one of our members, and we wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Four Assisted Living Providers Named ‘Best of Kentucky’
Awards given by Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment
Louisville, Ky. – On Thursday, November 20, the Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment (KCARE) honored the top assisted living communities in Kentucky at its quality awards banquet. Below is a list of the winners and their location:

The Legacy at English Station, Louisville
Magnolia Springs Louisville, Louisville
McDowell Place of Danville, Danville
Vitality Living St. Matthews, Louisville

“In our first year presenting an award celebrating excellence in assisted living communities, we are thrilled to recognize such exceptional providers,” said KCARE President Adam Mather. “These communities have faced challenges with innovation and positivity and have gone above and beyond to ensure the best quality of life for their residents.”

The Best of Kentucky – Assisted Living honorees must not have received a Type A citation during their annual survey to be recognized. Applicants were asked to respond to a series of questions designed to measure various components of quality.

Long-term care and assisted living providers from across the state attended the Annual Meeting & Expo in Louisville. Participants furthered their knowledge of senior care with a variety of educational options including strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff and regulatory issues. More than 100 vendors exhibited during the expo, showcasing the latest innovations to provide quality care.

11/24/2025

FIFTY-FIVE NURSING PROVIDERS NAMED BEST OF KENTUCKY
Awards given by Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment
Louisville, Ky. – On Thursday, November 20, the Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment (KCARE) honored the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at their quality awards banquet. Below is a list of the winners and their location.
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation, Glasgow
Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation, Bedford
Boonespring of Union, Union
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brandenburg
Calvert City Nursing and Rehab, Calvert City
Cedar Ridge Health Campus, Cynthiana
Clinton-Hickman County Icf Nursing Facility, Clinton
Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Shelbyville
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Louisville
Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, Jamestown
Franciscan Health Care Center, Louisville
Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Greenville
Heartland Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lewisport
Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center, Owensboro
Highlandspring of Fort Thomas, Fort Thomas
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hyden
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation, Richmond
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center, Ashland
Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center, Hindman
Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center, Beattyville
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx
Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation, Madisonville
Maple Grove Senior Living, LLC, Shelbyville
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation, Middlesboro
Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center, Morgantown
Nazareth Home, Louisville
Nazareth Home Clifton, Louisville
Park Terrace Health Campus, Louisville
Prestonsburg Health Care Center, Prestonsburg
Redbanks, Henderson
Redbanks Colonial Terrace, Sebree
River's Bend Retirement Community, Kuttawa
Riverside Care & Rehabilitation Center, Calhoun
Riverview Health Care Center, Prestonsburg
Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest, Owensboro
Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Manor, Louisville
Signature HealthCARE at Summit Manor, Columbia
Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Signature HealthCARE of Hart County, Horse Cave
Signature HealthCARE of Hartford, Hartford
Signature HealthCARE of Monroe County Rehab & Wellness Center, Tompkinsville
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation, South Shore
Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center, Springfield
St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Edgewood
St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, Fort Thomas
The Springs at Stony Brook, Louisville
The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, Berea
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro, Owensboro
Villaspring of Erlanger, Erlanger
The Willows At Citation, Lexington
The Willows at Springhurst, Louisville
Westport Place Health Campus, Louisville
Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Williamsburg
Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Campton
Woodcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Elsmere

“We are honored to recognize these deserving providers at the top of their class,” said KCARE President Adam Mather. “These providers have faced challenges with innovation and positivity and have gone above and beyond to ensure the best quality of life for their residents.”
The Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation honorees must possess a CMS star rating of four or higher to apply.

Long-term care and assisted living providers from across the state attended the Annual Meeting & Expo in Louisville. Participants furthered their knowledge of senior care with a variety of educational options including strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff and regulatory issues. More than 100 vendors exhibited during the expo, showcasing the latest innovations to provide quality care.

We’re approaching the final innings of Playbook for Success, and Cara Silletto is leading us into our last day! We’re th...
11/20/2025

We’re approaching the final innings of Playbook for Success, and Cara Silletto is leading us into our last day! We’re thrilled to have Cara offering strategies for our members to keep their teams in the game and become champions of retention!

The Coalition is fortunate to have an outstanding network of vendor members, many of whom brought their A-game to the 20...
11/19/2025

The Coalition is fortunate to have an outstanding network of vendor members, many of whom brought their A-game to the 2025 Expo! Thank you to all of our incredible exhibitors for supporting Team LTC!

Have you voted for your favorite centerpiece and vendor booth? Our outstanding members have gone above and beyond embrac...
11/19/2025

Have you voted for your favorite centerpiece and vendor booth? Our outstanding members have gone above and beyond embracing the Playbook for Success theme! Use the QR code on the Expo traffic builder or the sign near registration to vote for your favorites!

It’s “Game On” for day two at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo! We’re off to the races with Lisa Ryan and her presentati...
11/19/2025

It’s “Game On” for day two at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo! We’re off to the races with Lisa Ryan and her presentation on The Playbook for Culture that Sticks: Six Gears of Grategy to Engage, Retain, and Inspire. Let’s make today a great one for Team LTC!

Have you visited the Wine and Bourbon Wall at the Annual Meeting? Every purchased ticket guarantees a bottle, and there ...
11/19/2025

Have you visited the Wine and Bourbon Wall at the Annual Meeting? Every purchased ticket guarantees a bottle, and there are only nine bottles of bourbon and nine bottles of wine remaining — buy your tickets today! Participants can pick up their bottles beginning at 4:30 today. Once tickets sell out, they’re gone until next year! Visit the registration desk to buy your tickets and support the PAC!

No fouls on this play — our opening session, A Referee’s Guide to Leadership in Healthcare with David Posner, was a slam...
11/18/2025

No fouls on this play — our opening session, A Referee’s Guide to Leadership in Healthcare with David Posner, was a slam dunk! Thank you to Med Care Pharmacy and HPSI for being our presenting sponsors for this session, and thank you to the Kentucky Health Care Foundation for sponsoring our fantastic keynote!

We’ve officially kicked off the 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo! Here’s to a great week of education, networking, and fun —...
11/18/2025

We’ve officially kicked off the 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo! Here’s to a great week of education, networking, and fun — game on!

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‘Twas the night before Annual Meeting, when all through the Galt House,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The...
11/17/2025

‘Twas the night before Annual Meeting, when all through the Galt House,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The banners were hung by the banisters with care,
In hopes that KCARE members soon would be there!

Are you ready for the Playbook for Success? The signs are out, the halls are decorated, and the KCARE team is ready to welcome our members to an outstanding conference!

We look forward to seeing everyone next week at the KCARE 2025 Annual Meeting at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Nov...
11/14/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone next week at the KCARE 2025 Annual Meeting at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, November 18-20, to celebrate long-term care in Kentucky! We have 23 educational sessions, an Expo with 140+ exhibitors and a quality awards banquet to come!

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9403 Mill Brook Road
Louisville, KY
40223

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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