We list 168 sober living homes in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Louisville (33), Lexington (24), and Owensboro (12). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Sober Living / Transitional Housing: the basics
A sober living home, also called a recovery residence, is a shared, substance-free house where people in recovery live together and support each other. Residents pay rent, follow house rules and often attend outpatient treatment or support meetings. Sober living is not treatment itself, but it gives you a stable place to practice recovery skills. Search below to find sober living homes near you. 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: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale fees.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
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: 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: Residential treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
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: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts Medicaid and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Richmond, KY 40475
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40202
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
London, KY 40741
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Corbin, KY 40701
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Morehead, KY 40351
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Morehead, KY 40351
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Morehead, KY 40351
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Oneida, KY 40972
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40210
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Willisburg, KY 40078
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Owensboro, KY 42303
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Whitley City, KY 42653
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
London, KY 40741
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Owensboro, KY 42303
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40217
CARF · COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Winchester, KY 40391
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40508
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40511
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40203
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40507
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40517
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40203
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40504
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Lexington, KY 40517
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 168 sober living homes in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Louisville (33), Lexington (24), and Owensboro (12).
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.
