It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Thomas Edison House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Louisville, KY is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cherokee Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit Locust Grove, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Louisville, KY, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Louisville, KY understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Louisville, KY 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Floodwaters from the Ohio River submerged Louisville streets, prompting rescues and unusual commutes.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Right under I-64 in downtown Louisville, as cars cruise down the highway, feet of water sit just below the interstate.The Ohio River has crept up to the Galt House, carrying debris and downed wires.Streetlamps are almost submerged, streetlights just slightly peak over the dark and cold waters of the Ohio, and 4th and River Roads are covered by rising waters.RELATED: ...
Floodwaters from the Ohio River submerged Louisville streets, prompting rescues and unusual commutes.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Right under I-64 in downtown Louisville, as cars cruise down the highway, feet of water sit just below the interstate.
The Ohio River has crept up to the Galt House, carrying debris and downed wires.
Streetlamps are almost submerged, streetlights just slightly peak over the dark and cold waters of the Ohio, and 4th and River Roads are covered by rising waters.
RELATED: MSD adds 2 more floodwall closures around downtown Louisville
The more than 100 year old Belle of Louisville rises with the Ohio, leading to an unconventional way of employees getting to work.
"I'm getting ready to hop on a little boat and hopefully take me over there to where I can stay a little bit drier," said Watchman Gavin Foushee. "The water go up so much, and the ropes and the wires will go up, and we have to constantly change them every hour, or else the boat will get stranded, or it'll tilt over. You don't want anything bad to happen like that."
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Earlier in the afternoon Monday, Louisville Fire used boats to rescue 61 people from Candlewood Suites on Zorn Avenue and five people from the Velaro Gas Station.
The hotel is on dry land, but the road surrounding it was made inaccessible from the rising Ohio River floodwaters. Everyone was rescued safely.
"Just because the rain stops doesn't mean the water is going to stop coming up," a reminder from EMS Director Jody Meiman, as the Ohio continues to climb.
Across the river, Harrison County, Ind. declared a state of emergency.
The Palmyra Sewer Treatment Plant is it's own island and all operations have stopped at the plant.
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"I've not seen anything like this before," said Palmyra Town Council President Sami Childers. "It's like thousands of gallons of water that it's just not even feasible to get it out of here. With recommendations, and also talking with the Harrison County Emergency Management people, they basically just suggested to let it recede."
Letting the water recede is the only solution, with no timeline of how long that could take.
Palmyra Township is asking that residents and businesses limit the amount of water they use by taking shorter showers and limiting the amount of flushing and washing you do.
Floodwaters aren't expected to recede significantly in Louisville until early next week.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Ohio River has risen to historic levels, with city officials comparing it to the 1997 flood in Louisville.As of Tuesday morning, the river at the upper McAlpine locks on the downtown side is at 35.7 feet. The Ohio River is expected to ...
Floodwaters aren't expected to recede significantly in Louisville until early next week.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Ohio River has risen to historic levels, with city officials comparing it to the 1997 flood in Louisville.
As of Tuesday morning, the river at the upper McAlpine locks on the downtown side is at 35.7 feet. The Ohio River is expected to rise another foot when it crests on Wednesday.
Mayor Craig Greenberg says this will go down as one of the worst flooding events in Louisville's history.
Dozens of people have been rescued, including more than 60 people at a hotel on Zorn Avenue who needed to be evacuated due to rising floodwaters.
Floodwaters aren't expected to recede significantly until early next week, according to city officials.
By Saturday, parts of the city will still be submerged in 30 feet of water. Even still, Greenberg says crews won't wait until the water is completely gone to begin focusing on clean-up efforts.
"There is so going to be so much debris left from these historic floods that we're going to get on this right away," he said.
Greenberg said community clean-up opportunities, particularly at Waterfront Park, will be announced in the coming days.
Brian Bingham, chief operations officer for Louisville MSD, said all 16 of the city's flood pumps are operational.
Those pumps, which help keep floodwaters from reaching inland communities, have removed more than 8 billion gallons of water since Friday, April 4. He said around 2.5 billion gallons of water are being pumped out every day, adding the pumps will continue to run through the end of the week.
Bingham said the Ohio River will be just a foot or two shy compared to the river's height during the 1997 flood.
"This was a major win for the community, I know its not gonna feel like that to those who have been impacted," he added, comparing the recent floods to what happened in 1997. "Typically, this would have been an event where we would have had hundreds if not thousands of houses flooded."
Greenberg also warned the community against putting themselves in unnecessary danger. He said on Monday he saw people kayaking on floodwaters.
"Please don't kayak, or go out in the water other ways," he cautioned. "I know this is an interesting, extreme, historic event but by doing things like that you run the risk of getting stuck, which means our first responders will need to come rescue you and you're putting our first responders at risk in addition to yourself."
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Officials recover the body of 50-year-old James Dishon from floodwaters in Bullitt County, marking the fifth flood-related death in Kentucky.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities say they have pulled the body of the man from floodwaters in Bullitt County.The body of 50-year-old James Dishon was located Tuesday.Dishon’s death marks t...
Officials recover the body of 50-year-old James Dishon from floodwaters in Bullitt County, marking the fifth flood-related death in Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities say they have pulled the body of the man from floodwaters in Bullitt County.
The body of 50-year-old James Dishon was located Tuesday.
Dishon’s death marks the fifth in Kentucky involving high floodwaters.
As the severe weather has passed, Gov. Andy Beshear is still warning of the dangers of being in floodwaters.
"When you do that, you not only put your life in danger, you put the lives of everybody who's coming to rescue you in danger," Beshear said.
Authorities have not release any other details surround Dishon's death.
On the scene, crews were paddling out and divers were in suits searching for the missing man in Lebanon Junction.
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James Dishon
Dishon was found in the floodwaters on Lee Booth Road off South Preston Highway.
“I think he was just trying to go home,” Lebanon Junction Fire Chief Adam Heath said. “There’s not a lot of residents that want to leave their house. It’s home to them.”
Heath said the body was located at about 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday just few feet away from his floating truck, and yards away from his home.
“It really hurts your heart when actual life comes into it,” neighbor Jim Stark said.
Stark said the small, Lebanon Junction community is like family.
On Monday, a WHAS11 crew on the scene spoke with the victim's father, James Dishon Sr., and the victim's son, Dakota James Dishon, who were both praying James would be found safe.
“Come out here this morning and we found his truck in the water,” James Dishon Sr. said on Monday, which was day one of the search. “So, we don’t know where he’s at.”
The search began when water was even higher than it is now.
“I had seen the rescue teams and the truck in the middle of the road turned sideways, so I asked who’s it was, and they said it was a Dodge Ram 3500, and it had seemed to look like my dad’s,” Dakota said.
Heath said it's the “unknowns” that make a search like this difficult.
“There were no witnesses, there was just a vehicle in the water,” Heath said.
He reminds everyone to turn around, don't drown.
“Mother Nature is going to do what it wants to do, and you can’t predict it,” Heath said.
It’s a message echoed in every flood, but this time, it took on a new meaning for Stark and his neighbors.
“Life is precious, and water is nothing to be messed with,” Stark said. “When people say turn around don't drown, that's what they mean."
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They say bad things happen in threes, and Louisville restaurants within steps of the Ohio River might agree.In the early months of 2025, two significant floods caused stretches of River Road, and the restaurants on it, to temporarily close, with water levels creating varying levels of worries for each eatery’s storefront and bottom line.Another blow landed on Saturday, when Thunder Over Louisville, a busy...
They say bad things happen in threes, and Louisville restaurants within steps of the Ohio River might agree.
In the early months of 2025, two significant floods caused stretches of River Road, and the restaurants on it, to temporarily close, with water levels creating varying levels of worries for each eatery’s storefront and bottom line.
Another blow landed on Saturday, when Thunder Over Louisville, a busy event for restaurants with riverfront views, was canceled due to the most recent pummeling of rain across Kentucky and accompanying flood risks near the Louisville waterfront.
Both River House Restaurant, 3015 River Road, and KingFish, 3021 River Road, are typically popular hangout spots for Thunder Over Louisville and, as of Monday, the neighboring businesses are closed until further notice. The title for best views for Thunder Over Louisville, though, would be reserved for the KingFish location across the river in Jeffersonville, Ind. That location’s highly-anticipated Thunder Over Louisville party has essentially been tossed out, along with many hours and dollars of preparation.
“It’s been a rough year,” KingFish vice president Greg Wortham told The Courier Journal. “It's kind of coming at you from all sides.”
Wortham said the umbrella of unfortunate events also includes a few closed days in January due to snow and construction-related road closures in March, which resulted in a 30-40% loss of sales per week. On top of that, KingFish’s closure comes during Lent, one of the busiest seasons for a seafood restaurant.
As rising waters made KingFish inaccessible to staff and patrons, the location closed Saturday evening. Wortham says he anticipates staying closed for at least a week.
“You get frustrated,” he said. “It’s part of having a business on the river. It’s going to happen, but to have two floods in one year…”
It’s not ideal.
For the nearby River Road BBQ, more land separates the small barbecue joint from the river, but that hasn’t halted the damage.
“This is probably the most stressed I’ve been since 2020,” Krissy Davis, River Road BBQ’s general manager and owner/operator, told the Courier Journal, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photos shared with Davis, who in 2016 took over the business from her uncle, Jon Gudmundsson, show the restaurant more than halfway underwater.
“It’s more than a one-two punch,” she said. “It’s like a one, two, three, four, five punch.”
Ahead of recent severe weather, Davis said she moved everything out of the restaurant. She has most items, including tables, a refrigerator, and oven, on wheels for that reason.
“We could teach a masterclass on it,” she said of flood preparations. “This is what we do.”
But that doesn’t sway the unknowns awaiting when she returns to River Road. She suspects drywall and electrical repairs will be in order.
“Basically, we wait and see,” Davis said.
Several miles away, Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille near River Road in Prospect offered an up-close view of the “mess” via a Facebook video posted Monday afternoon.
“This will be a doozy,” owner Andrew Masterson said in the video, while circling the restaurant, surrounded by mud-colored water, in a boat. “It’s gonna be a good little clean up.”
On Sunday, Masterson posted a video showing the interior of the restaurant, which he and his staff emptied to a shell ahead of the flood. He also pumped the restaurant with clean water to hopefully fight the rush of dirty outside water. In the video, several friends, drinks in hand, could be seen wading in the clear water, a sight Masterson said was staged and “just for fun.”
On a serious note, Masterson called this second flood of 2025 "a huge interruption to our business" and one that comes at significant cost.
"We know it comes with the territory of being on the river,” Masterson said in the video. “We’ll be working tirelessly to get back open for all of our friends and our fans.”
Davis, at River Road BBQ, said the restaurant may try a pop-up style operation to bring in revenue, especially during the busy months ahead, when, on nice days, people driving on the picturesque River Road smell the smoker and stop by for some barbecue. During Thunder Over Louisville, patrons are known to order carryout for picnics. But that won't be possible this year.
“The entire Derby season is helpful for us,” she said. “So this affects us.”
One thing is for certain, though.
“I refuse to close,” she said. “We just have to be flexible.”
And she hopes the Louisville community will show up when River Road BBQ reopens, a sentiment shared by Walthorn of KingFish.
“Something like this will leave a long lasting effect on us,” he said. “We would just hope that people can support us to help once this has passed.”
Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at [email protected].
This story was updated to add a gallery and to change a video.
Kentucky Venues will begin demolition of Newmarket Hall to make way for new 350,000-square-foot facility.The Kentucky Exposition Center is set to begin a new, $180 million phase of renovation and expansion work.Kentucky Venues on Tuesday said crews will begin demolishing parts of the existing facility, including Newmarket Hall. The cleared space will pave the way for Phase I of the project, which is a new 350,000-square-foot multipurpose building designed to expand and redefine event capabilities at the facility.“T...
Kentucky Venues will begin demolition of Newmarket Hall to make way for new 350,000-square-foot facility.
The Kentucky Exposition Center is set to begin a new, $180 million phase of renovation and expansion work.
Kentucky Venues on Tuesday said crews will begin demolishing parts of the existing facility, including Newmarket Hall. The cleared space will pave the way for Phase I of the project, which is a new 350,000-square-foot multipurpose building designed to expand and redefine event capabilities at the facility.
“The Kentucky Exposition Center is a globally recognized events facility, home to a tremendous amount of history and now undergoing some long overdue enhancements,” said David Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues, in a news release. “With the support of and direct appropriation by the Kentucky General Assembly, our expansion and renovation will mark the most significant change to our footprint since 1956, transforming it into a venue capable of hosting major events at a scale never seen before.”
Phase I of the project will feature a $180 million investment in a 350,000-square-foot, multipurpose building that will become the facility’s largest Class A exhibit hall.
This expansive, interconnected space will sit just east of Broadbent Arena and north of the West Wing. Newmarket Hall and a portion of the existing pavilion will be demolished to make way for the construction of the new building.
Within the $213 million Phase II, the Exposition Center will redevelop the West Wing, West Hall, and Pavilion into a 249,000-square-foot multi-purpose wing. This phase will also enhance food and beverage operations in the South Wing.
The projects were made possible by hundreds of millions in appropriations from the Kentucky General Assembly. The work will make the center the fifth-largest convention center in the U.S.
The work on Phase I is expected to wrap up by the end of 2026.
Calhoun Construction Services is the construction manager and Schmidt Associates is the architect on the project. Officials also have been working with dozens of other subject-matter experts, including equine experts, to make sure it's the best site for all events that use the Expo Center space, a Kentucky Venues spokesperson told LBF.
Constructed in 1968, 12 years after the Expo Center first opened, Newmarket Hall served generations of people as a hub for livestock auctions, horse sales, educational lectures and countless gatherings tied to signature events like the Kentucky State Fair and the North American International Livestock Exposition.
The 25 largest events in Louisville
Economic impact: 2025
| Rank | Prior Rank | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 151st Kentucky Derby / Kentucky Oaks |
| 2 | 2 | TFN Camps & Clinics: 2025 TFN Run 4 Roses Classic and Championship |
| 3 | 3 | Mid-America Trucking Show: 2025 Annual Trade Show |
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