The Breckinridge
$5,800 – $6,950/mo
Starting price
Assisted Living
Care types
Shared, Private
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About The Breckinridge
The Breckinridge brings a sense of home to memory care in Lexington’s Hamburg area, with a small, intimate setting for just 24 residents. Private bedrooms, home-cooked meals, and cozy chairs by the fireplace help residents feel comfortable and cared for every day. The team here has over 20 years of experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia, focusing on each person’s strengths and offering daily activities like music, gardening, and movie nights to keep life engaging. Families appreciate the high staff-to-resident ratio and the peaceful garden with walking paths, where colorful birds visit in winter. The Breckinridge stands out for its attentive, family-like staff and its commitment to making every moment meaningful for residents with memory challenges.
Our Care Approach
The Breckinridge focuses on personalized, compassionate memory care, with staff trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia support. Care plans are tailored to individual needs, and the team emphasizes maintaining residents’ dignity and joy through daily routines, group activities, and one-on-one attention.
Family Experience
Families visiting The Breckinridge often find their loved ones content, engaged in activities, and well cared for by staff. Most feel welcomed and reassured by the professional, courteous team, though a few have encountered strict visitation policies. Overall, families appreciate the open communication and the effort to keep residents safe and happy.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at The Breckinridge.
Medical Care Services
The community provides medication management and health monitoring, with staff trained in chronic illness and disease prevention. Nursing care is not offered on-site.
Personal Care Services
Residents receive assistance with daily living, including meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene. Staff are trained in mobility and personal care support.
Specialized Care
The Breckinridge specializes in memory care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, offering structured activities, behavior management, and a secure environment designed for cognitive support.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
Most reviews mention a clean, well-kept facility, though one notes a recent decline in bathroom cleanliness. Housekeeping and maintenance staff are on-site, suggesting generally good upkeep.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
The Breckinridge fosters a close-knit, family-like environment with daily activities, movie nights, and community events. Residents and families often describe a warm, supportive atmosphere.
Safety & Security
The community takes safety seriously, with clear protocols during the pandemic and staff trained to monitor for abuse and neglect. Visitation rules are enforced to protect resident well-being.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 10 reviews
Most families praise The Breckinridge for its caring staff, clean environment, and engaging activities, with several calling it the best memory care in Lexington. A few reviews mention concerns about cleanliness changes over time and strict visitation policies, but overall satisfaction is high, especially regarding personalized attention and the homelike atmosphere.
- Staff described as kind, professional, and dedicated to resident care
- Home-cooked meals and beautiful garden spaces receive frequent praise
- Activities and family involvement are encouraged and appreciated
- Some visitors report recent issues with bathroom cleanliness
- A few families feel visitation policies are overly strict
- Limited outings for residents mentioned as a concern
Breckinridge Director
Single-handedly the BEST memory care in Lexington!
Barbara Martin
This is a wonderful memory care community!
Janet Lewis
Breckinridge is an outstanding facility. An incredible effort has been made to protect the residents during the pandemic, and at the same time, provide them with excellent care. My mother, a resident there, who is almost 100 and has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, naturally, would like to live alone at home and drive her car, but that is no longer safe. After much research and professional consultation, as her Guardian, I chose the Breckinridge for her, and I’m glad I did. Unfortunately, a one-star review was recently posted by Marla Land, her granddaughter, who has repetitively defied reasonable visitation rules. This resulted in her ban from visitation until further notice. The director has given Marla multiple warnings, in hopes that she would change her behavior. She did not. Her defiance of authority has also resulted in her ban from previous places of employment, even an eviction twice from the Madison County (KY) Court. Family visitation is encouraged unless it results in the resident being agitated, which was the case with her multiple times. All the staff, including Kelley and Donna, are kind and professional, and have the residents’ care as their top priority. I highly recommend the Breckinridge.
1 more resident rated this community with an average of 1.0 stars
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Pricing
$5,800 – $6,950/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
With monthly costs ranging from $5,800 to $6,950, The Breckinridge is priced above the local average for memory care. Families weighing value should consider the high staff-to-resident ratio, private rooms, and extensive activities, which many feel justify the higher cost for quality of life and peace of mind.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Located in Lexington’s Hamburg area, The Breckinridge sits in a quiet, suburban neighborhood with easy access to medical offices, pharmacies, and local dining. The setting is peaceful yet convenient, close to essential services and recreational spots.
Nearby Attractions
- Dr. Thomas G Abell’s office (1.4 miles)
- Walgreens pharmacy (1 mile)
- Starbucks and A&W Restaurant (within 1 mile)
Public Transportation
- Local bus routes serve the Hamburg area
- Ride-sharing and taxi services are available
Questions & Answers
Community Updates
Latest News
2025-04-24T14:23:01.000Z
ASSISTED LIVING VS MEMORY CARE One of the most critical decisions you will have to make is which senior care facility to choose for your parent(s). As your loved one navigates dementia and other aging challenges, the quality of the facility directly affects their quality of life. Choosing between a memory care community and an assisted living facility can be a difficult decision for many people.
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2025-04-23T13:16:01.000Z
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEMORY CARE FACILITIES Alzheimer's disease is a challenging disease that affects a person's quality of life and those of their loved ones by causing cognitive impairments as it progresses. If your parent is diagnosed with this condition, they do not have to face it alone. It is possible to improve their quality of life and provide them with the support they need by moving them into a memory care facility. But what is memory care? Is memory care the same as senior care options like assisted living facilities or retirement homes for the elderly? The answer is No. Residents with dementia receive specialized assistance, including health care, in memory care facilities. Caregiver professionals understand the challenges older adults with memory conditions face, and they know the best way to support them. Services, programs, and activities related to memory care are tailored to residents' needs and interests. Before you move your loved one into a memory care facility, you should know a few things. In this article, I will discuss ten essential things to consider before choosing memory care for your elderly parent with dementia or Alzheimer's.
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