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The owners run historical tours and both public and private paranormal investigations; public investigations are limited to ages 18 and up. Source: Waverly Hills FAQ.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The sanatorium opened in 1910 as a small two-story facility; the larger five-story building opened in 1926 and the hospital closed in 1961. The building reopened in 1962 as the Woodhaven Geriatric Center. Sources differ on when it closed: Wikipedia says 1980 (Wikipedia), and a memorial timeline lists a court order to close on July 25, 1980, though it marks that date unconfirmed (WHS memorial timeline); the Frazier Kentucky History Museum dates the state shutdown to 1982 (Frazier History Museum).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Partly open The 2026 tour season ran March 1 through August 31, with off-season tours possible depending on weather; reservations are required (Waverly Hills; FAQ). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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