A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for Kentucky — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
The Carmel Home is a Catholic-sponsored facility providing compassionate long-term care for the elderly in a faith-based community setting. Residents benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes spiritual well-being and personalized care.
Visit website →Carmel Home for the Aged offers a nurturing and faith-based environment for elderly residents requiring various levels of care. The community emphasizes dignity, respect, and spiritual well-being.
Visit website →Carmel Manor is a Catholic-sponsored long-term care facility providing a continuum of care for seniors. Residents enjoy a supportive environment with various amenities and activities designed for their well-being.
Visit website →This Christian Care Communities location provides a range of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a supportive community focused on holistic well-being and engaging programs.
Visit website →The Sansbury Care Center provides compassionate long-term care for the elderly and infirm, often associated with the Dominican Sisters. It offers a peaceful and supportive environment for residents requiring skilled nursing care.
Visit website →Elmcroft of Florence offers assisted living and memory care services, promoting independence while providing necessary support. Residents benefit from a caring staff and a range of activities that encourage social interaction and personal growth.
Visit website →Franciscan Home Care provides compassionate care and support services for seniors in a community-focused environment. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a vibrant social calendar.
Visit website →Morning Pointe of Frankfort provides assisted living and Alzheimer's care services in a compassionate and engaging setting. The community focuses on personalized care plans and a variety of programs to enrich the lives of its residents.
Visit website →Morning Pointe of Lexington provides assisted living and Alzheimer's care services in a warm and secure environment. The community focuses on personalized care, engaging programs, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Visit website →Nazareth Home offers a continuum of care for seniors, including assisted living and skilled nursing, within a community rooted in Catholic values. It provides a nurturing environment where residents can thrive with dignity and receive comprehensive support.
Visit website →Nazareth Home - Clifton is another location of the Nazareth Home system, providing compassionate long-term care and rehabilitation services. It offers a supportive and faith-based environment for its residents.
Visit website →The Christian Care Communities in Corbin offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. This community provides a supportive and faith-based environment for seniors to thrive.
Visit website →This community provides a range of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care, within a supportive Christian environment. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and opportunities for social engagement.
Visit website →This is one of the many Christian Care Communities locations, offering a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. It fosters a compassionate environment where residents can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Visit website →A residential ecovillage at Berea College where student families live in energy-efficient apartments with shared gardens and a child development lab. It teaches sustainable living as part of the college's tuition-free work program.
Bluegrass Green Company is an intentional community focused on sustainable living and shared resources. Members collaborate on projects and enjoy a close connection to nature and each other.
An intentional community focused on sustainable living and shared values, often associated with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Residents engage in various projects and community activities.
Visit website →Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a historic Shaker community that now operates as a living history museum and a vibrant community. It offers a unique glimpse into Shaker life and principles, with opportunities for visitors to engage with the preserved village and its natural surroundings.
Visit website →The Trappist monastery where Thomas Merton lived and wrote, founded in 1848 and the oldest operating Cistercian monastery in America. Silent retreats in its guesthouse are open to all, along with its famous fudge and fruitcake.
Visit website →This cloistered community of Carmelite Nuns is devoted to a life of prayer and contemplation. They offer spiritual support to the wider community through their prayers and simple, dedicated lives.
Visit website →While located just across the state line in Indiana, this Carmelite monastery is a significant spiritual community for many in the Kentucky region due to its proximity and shared Catholic heritage. The nuns live a contemplative life of prayer and solitude, offering spiritual support to the wider community.
Visit website →This monastery is home to Discalced Carmelite Nuns who live a contemplative life of prayer and solitude. They offer a peaceful spiritual retreat within their community.
Visit website →The St. Catharine Motherhouse is home to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, a community dedicated to prayer, study, and ministry. It serves as a spiritual center and a place of communal living for the sisters.
Visit website →This community of Dominican Sisters is dedicated to prayer, study, and ministry, living a contemplative and active life. They offer a peaceful retreat setting and engage in various social justice initiatives.
Visit website →A community of Dominican Sisters dedicated to Catholic education and prayer. They live a communal life focused on their mission and spiritual growth.
Visit website →The home farm of the Sisters of Loretto since 1824, with a motherhouse community, retreat spaces, and land held in ecological care. Guests and volunteers are welcomed to its quiet Kentucky knobs country.
While technically in Indiana, St. Meinrad Archabbey is a significant Benedictine monastery very close to the Kentucky border and serves a broad regional community, including many from Kentucky. Monks live a life of prayer and work, offering hospitality and spiritual resources to visitors.
Visit website →Asbury Place at Rosecrest offers a vibrant senior living experience with independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents enjoy a supportive environment with various amenities and social activities designed to foster community and well-being.
Visit website →Atria Highland Crossing provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a welcoming community. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, engaging events, and a supportive atmosphere that promotes an active lifestyle.
Visit website →Atria Springdale offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options in a welcoming environment. Residents can participate in numerous social events and benefit from attentive staff.
Visit website →This senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents benefit from a wide range of amenities and social opportunities.
Visit website →Elmcroft of Henderson provides personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community focuses on fostering independence while offering support for daily living activities.
Visit website →Elmcroft of Lexington provides assisted living and memory care services for seniors. The community fosters a vibrant atmosphere with engaging programs and compassionate care.
Visit website →While located just across the border in Ohio, Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community serves many residents from Northern Kentucky, offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing care. It provides a vibrant community with a focus on holistic wellness and engaging social opportunities.
Visit website →Forest Springs Health Campus offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents benefit from a vibrant community atmosphere with diverse activities and personalized support.
Visit website →Morning Pointe of Danville offers assisted living and Alzheimer's care services in a vibrant community setting. Residents enjoy a variety of daily activities, chef-prepared meals, and compassionate care.
Visit website →This senior living community offers assisted living and Alzheimer's care services in a supportive environment. Residents enjoy a variety of social activities and personalized care.
Visit website →Morning Pointe of Louisville offers assisted living and Alzheimer's care in a warm and engaging environment. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a vibrant activity schedule designed to promote well-being.
Visit website →Providence Point offers a vibrant senior living experience with independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents enjoy a close-knit community with various activities and amenities designed for an active lifestyle.
Visit website →Sayre Christian Village is a comprehensive senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. It fosters a supportive atmosphere with numerous activities and amenities.
Visit website →Christian Care Communities operates multiple senior living communities across Kentucky, offering various levels of care from independent living to skilled nursing. They focus on providing a supportive and engaging environment where seniors can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Visit website →Wesley Manor Retirement Community offers a full continuum of care, from independent living to skilled nursing, within a welcoming campus. Residents can participate in a variety of social, recreational, and spiritual activities.
Visit website →Westminster Terrace provides a full spectrum of senior living services, including independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. It fosters a supportive environment where residents can thrive and engage in enriching programs.
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