Senior Living Community for Women

About Us

Nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase in Lexington, Kentucky, Ashland Terrace, a non-profit 501(c)3 private foundation, has met its mission of providing housing to those in need since 1849, when it was called “Home of the Friendless” and served those left destitute by cholera outbreaks. Incorporated in 1923 as “The Old Ladies’ Home,” the name of our independent living community for older women was changed in 1973 to Ashland Terrace. The present building, constructed in 1960, was expanded and renovated in 1999 and 2000.

Prospective residents should be:

Age 65 or older
Able to dress, take care of their room and get to the dining room on their own three times daily for meals
Without dementia or cognitive decline
Cordial and appropriate for communal living

We provide the following services:

Three family style meals daily
Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Weekday transportation
Personalized shopping
Daily programs and activities
On-site beauty shop
On-site library with computers
Free wireless internet throughout building
Conveniently located elevators
Easy access to Ric’s Garden, our public cutting garden

Our Board of Directors

Susan Bachner

Occupational Therapy Consultant, retired

Chris Besten

Certified Public Accountant

Terry Foody

Independent Research Nurse, RN, MSN

Marilyn Gall

Medical Management, retired

Sharon Holbrook

Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, retired

Randy Kemper

Realtor

Jennifer Larkin

Born Branding Agency, Partner

Jim McGee

Business Owner/ Volunteer, retired

Graham Rowles

Professor Emeritus, UK Center of Gerontology

Dealla Samadi

UK Pre-Med Student/ Volunteer

Marie Smart

Dementia Care Specialist

Alan Sutherland

Public Relations Manager, Clark Material Handling Co.

Wayne Thompson

Bankers Mortgage Consulting, Managing Partner

Sue Weant

Business Owner, retired

Our Community

Our Garden

“Off the parking lot, behind Ashland Terrace, is an unexpected treasure. It’s a little gem that neighborhood residents probably would prefer to keep to themselves. But the garden brings color and joy to residents... and their neighbors.”

Mary Meehan, Lexington Herald-Leader

Our COVID Response

We are currently accepting new residents. Please contact us for more information regarding our COVID protocols, to schedule a tour, or to inquire about availability.

Charitable Giving

Careful stewardship, private donations, grant writing, and the oversight of a dedicated board of directors allow us to meet our mission of providing a loving, secure home at affordable rates. Our unique and nurturing community has flourished because of the generous support of donors through the years.

Please contact us for information about contributing to Ashland Terrace and enriching the lives of current and future residents. We would greatly appreciate your consideration of making a gift to further our mission.

Tax-deductible donations can be made via:

PayPal Giving

Check, made out to Ashland Terrace.

To support our mission through planned giving, please consider one of the following:

Bequests – a gift that is included in your will. This can be a specific monetary amount, a
percentage of your estate, a specific piece of property
Appreciated property
Retirement plan assets
Life insurance policy
Charitable trust

Please contact us with any questions you may have!

Contact Us

475 S. Ashland Avenue

Lexington, KY 40502

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(859) 266-2581