We list 262 rehabs that accept medicare in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Lexington (20), Louisville (13), and Bowling Green (11). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Medicare: the basics
Yes, Medicare covers many types of substance use disorder treatment. Part A covers inpatient hospital care, Part B covers outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and opioid treatment programs, and Part D covers many addiction medications. Original Medicare generally does not cover non-hospital residential rehab, and costs like deductibles still apply. Read the full guide →
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARFCOA
Why it made our list: CARF and COA accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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London, KY 40741
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Mount Sterling, KY 40353
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Bowling Green, KY 42103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Pikeville, KY 41501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Saint Catharine, KY 40061
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Covington, KY 41011
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Paris, KY 40361
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Erlanger, KY 41018
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Georgetown, KY 40324
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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London, KY 40741
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Nicholasville, KY 40356
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Somerset, KY 42503
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Campbellsville, KY 42718
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Henderson, KY 42420
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Louisville, KY 40207
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Rush, KY 41168
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Owensboro, KY 42301
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Shelbyville, KY 40065
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 262 rehabs that accept medicare in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Lexington (20), Louisville (13), and Bowling Green (11).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
