Henry County, between Oldham and the Kentucky River, has New Castle as its county seat and Eminence, Campbellsburg, Pleasureville and Smithfield as its other small cities. I-71 crosses the county near Campbellsburg; there is no hospital in the county.
Henry County's share of residents 65 and older is among the highest in the region, but its licensed senior care is concentrated in New Castle. Families often travel to La Grange or Shelbyville for hospital care and additional options.
How many seniors and licensed care options are in Henry County, Kentucky?
Henry County had about 3,445 residents 65 and older (20.9% of 16,447) and 292 aged 85 and older on July 1, 2025, and Kentucky's OIG roster lists 1 assisted living license, 1 nursing facility and 0 personal or family care licenses there.
| Available in Henry County | Not available in Henry County | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed here (OIG roster) | Assisted living licenses: 1, Nursing facilities: 1 | — |
| Not on the roster here | — | Personal care homes, Personal care beds in LTC campuses, Family care homes, Adult day health programs, Home health agencies, Home care (personal services) agencies |
| Secured memory care (ALC-DC) | — | No ALC-DC license in Henry County |
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 county population estimates by age (July 1, 2025).
Which senior care facilities are licensed in Henry County?
Every licensed facility in Henry County on OIG's October 2026 directories is listed below with its license type, capacity and status, and CMS ratings appear on each nursing facility's own page.
| Facility | License type | License # | Licensed capacity | City | License status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oaks Assisted Living 98 Adams St, 40050 | ALC | 101448 | 28 units | New Castle | Pending renewal |
| New Castle Nursing & Rehab 50 Adams Street, 40050 | NF | 100435 | 60 beds | New Castle | Active through 12/31/2026 |
Where do Henry County families get free senior help?
For Henry County residents the key numbers are KIPDA's Aging & Disability Resource Center at (502) 266-5571 for services and benefits counseling, the Catholic Charities of Louisville ombudsman program for facility residents, and OIG's Northern Branch at 502-595-4958 for licensing complaints.
PACE: as of DMS's December 2024 list, no PACE organization serves Henry County; the HCB waiver is the main Medicaid option for care at home.
Medicaid applications go through kynect or DCBS at (855) 306-8959, and suspected abuse is reported to 1-877-597-2331.
How far do Henry County residents travel for hospital care?
From New Castle, the county seat, the closest acute-care hospital on Kentucky's OIG roster is Baptist Health La Grange, about 12 miles away in a straight line, and downtown Louisville is about 34 miles away.
The next closest hospitals are UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital (about 17 miles) and Norton Brownsboro Hospital (about 24 miles). Distances are between ZIP-code centroids, not driving routes.
Can Henry County families use facilities in Indiana?
Families can choose Indiana facilities, but Indiana law governs them, and Kentucky programs such as the HCB waiver and State Supplementation stop at the state line.
