
Compare Nursing Homes around Lexington (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
| The Willows at Fritz Farm | NH AL SNF | Lexington (Pickway Korner) | 30
Facility
30
KY AVG
82
Rank
#310 / 341 | - | - | 3.60
Facility
3.60
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#54 / 191 | -18% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 8
Facility
8
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#48 / 193 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#37 / 193 | - | 45 | - |
69
Facility
69
KY AVG
41
Rank
#58 / 423 | Elizabeth Blair | $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#87 / 194 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#60 / 194 | 53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#60 / 194 | 185482 | ||||
| The Willows at Citation | NH AL MC SNF | Lexington (Griffin Gate) | 19
Facility
19
KY AVG
82
Rank
#331 / 341 | - | - | 3.69
Facility
3.69
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#46 / 191 | -12% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 9
Facility
9
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#66 / 193 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#110 / 193 | - | 49 | - |
7
Facility
7
KY AVG
41
Rank
#382 / 423 | Renee Moore | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#92 / 194 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#54 / 194 | 61%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#37 / 194 | 185474 | ||||
| Homestead Post Acute | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Lexington (Cardinal Hill) | 136
Facility
136
KY AVG
82
Rank
#33 / 341 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#78 / 168 | +6% | 2.24
Facility
2.24
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#187 / 191 | +110% | -40% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#37 / 193 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#14 / 193 | - | 122 | - |
38
Facility
38
KY AVG
41
Rank
#231 / 423 | Providence Group Of Kentucky LLC | $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#8 / 194 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#15 / 194 | 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#144 / 194 | 185144 | ||||
| Lexington Country Place | NH AL RC SNF | Lexington (Headley Green) | 22
Facility
22
KY AVG
82
Rank
#325 / 341 | - | - | 3.52
Facility
3.52
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#68 / 191 | 0% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 10
Facility
10
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#79 / 193 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#127 / 193 | - | 85 | - |
35
Facility
35
KY AVG
41
Rank
#253 / 423 | Phoenix Senior Living LLC | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#81 / 194 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#47 / 194 | 50.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#45 / 194 | 185160 | ||||
| The Willows at Hamburg | NH AL MC SNF | Lexington | 103
Facility
103
KY AVG
82
Rank
#91 / 341 |
31.1%
Facility
31.1%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#167 / 168 | -63% | 4.05
Facility
4.05
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#30 / 191 | -20% | +8% | $61.6k
Facility
$61.6k
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#182 / 197 | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#37 / 193 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#14 / 193 | 2 | 32 | - |
0
Facility
0
KY AVG
41
Rank
#407 / 423 | Samuel Frazier | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#54 / 194 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#33 / 194 | 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#43 / 194 | 185470 | ||||
| Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Lexington (Cardinal Valley) | 108
Facility
108
KY AVG
82
Rank
#76 / 341 |
97.8%
Facility
97.8%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#10 / 168 | +16% | 2.88
Facility
2.88
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#160 / 191 | -30% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 9
Facility
9
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#66 / 193 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#48 / 193 | - | 106 | A+ |
55
Facility
55
KY AVG
41
Rank
#126 / 423 | Cambridge Operations Holdco LLC | $8.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$8.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#135 / 194 | $4.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$4.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#85 / 194 | 57.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
57.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#31 / 194 | 185444 | ||||
| Sayre Christian Village | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Lexington (Belleau Wood) | 164
Facility
164
KY AVG
82
Rank
#15 / 341 |
98.8%
Facility
98.8%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#6 / 168 | +17% | 4.42
Facility
4.42
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#22 / 191 | -17% | +18% | $7.9k
Facility
$7.9k
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#141 / 197 | 20
Facility
20
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#157 / 193 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#127 / 193 | 2 | 162 | - |
43
Facility
43
KY AVG
41
Rank
#206 / 423 | Christian Benevolent Outreach, Inc | $16.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$16.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#14 / 194 | $9.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#8 / 194 | 58.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
58.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#19 / 194 | 185248 | ||||
| Pine Meadows Post Acute | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Lexington (Mason Headly) | 120
Facility
120
KY AVG
82
Rank
#52 / 341 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#12 / 168 | +16% | 2.68
Facility
2.68
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#175 / 191 | -11% | -29% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 18
Facility
18
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#142 / 193 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#149 / 193 | - | 117 | - |
31
Facility
31
KY AVG
41
Rank
#277 / 423 | Tanner Tippetts | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#15 / 194 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#36 / 194 | 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#134 / 194 | 185215 | ||||
| Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab | NH HOS RC SNF | Lexington | 120
Facility
120
KY AVG
82
Rank
#52 / 341 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#65 / 168 | +8% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#54 / 191 | -67% | -3% | $240.3k
Facility
$240.3k
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#191 / 197 | 37
Facility
37
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#188 / 193 | 7.4
Facility
7.4
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#172 / 193 | 7 | 109 | - |
0
Facility
0
KY AVG
41
Rank
#407 / 423 | Jw Kentucky Operations LLC | $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#65 / 194 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#37 / 194 | 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#38 / 194 | 185463 |
A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Fritz Farm is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. The senior living community ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Fritz Farm is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident.
The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents.
A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Citation is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. The senior living community ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Citation is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident.
The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents.
Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is a respected senior care provider designed to help residents get back to their old routines from hospitalization through its excellent skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Care services, such as wound care, respite stays, and hospice care are offered to make sure residents are well-cared for and supported even as their needs change, offering them utmost comfort and peace of mind. The community features 136 well-designed suites that foster a safe and cozy healing and living environment for a quick recovery process.
Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community also offers several life-enhancing amenities, entertainment activities and programs, and various convenient services for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Medical services, such as diabetic care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medication management and more, are offered to make sure that residents receive the medical and personal care they need to maintain their health and independence.
Lexington Country Place is an assisted living and skilled nursing community in the city. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach and luxury setting. The assisted living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of the Phoenix Senior Living Community, Lexington Country Place is the ideal home where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment.
Lexington aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals, offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience.
Operating at a 79% occupancy rate, The Willows at Hamburg is a 103-bed skilled nursing facility focused on short-term recovery, memory care, and personal care services. The campus coordinates a mixed admission demographic that averages a 61-day length of stay, drawing from private-pay sources (54%), Medicare (43%), and Medicaid (3%). Financial ledgers verify stable commercial foundations, with the business reporting a $517.6 thousand net operating profit and a 3.1% margin.
Public health department data highlights considerable front-line staffing depth and excellent preventive wellness metrics alongside localized regulatory corrections. Daily direct care lines supply 4 hours and 3 minutes of nursing time per resident to rank 28th highest across Kentucky, driven by licensed practical nurse hours that run 49% ahead of the state baseline. These numbers correspond with high long-term clinical marks, including zero documented cases of urinary tract infections or skin pressure ulcers, as well as low permanent-resident injury falls.
Conversely, short-term charts reveal an elevated 1.4% rate for major injury falls during active rehabilitation and below-average self-care independence marks at discharge. Oversight registries note seven total citations since 2019, establishing a low average of 1.75 citations per inspection. The facility carries a single $62,000 historical federal fine tied to two corrected July 2024 abuse and neglect citations, while its most recent August 2025 standard review flagged two minor, subsequently resolved pharmacy and nutritional paperwork errors.
Prospective residents evaluating local post-acute rehabilitation programs or dedicated memory support spaces can check these state monitoring logs to verify the operator’s clinical track record. While the public files note minor short-stay safety risks and past high-severity regulatory corrections, the underlying documentation shows a stable facility backed by heavy daily direct nurse coverage and strong long-term preventative wellness logs.
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a renowned senior care provider, situated in the serene setting of Lexington, KY, offering exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community features a well-trained care and rehabilitation team who are fully committed to the betterment of residents’ lives by offering them individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs and care goals. Featuring 108 well-designed units, the community guarantees a safe and secure living and recovery environment, equipped with all the conveniences and comforts of home.
Whether you are looking for a short-term stay or settling down for long, Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is guaranteed to provide you with all the care and support you need. Residents here are also offered various amenities for their comfort and convenience, as well as an array of fun and fulfilling activities for staying active, engaged, and stimulated. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive and maintain their optimal well-being to enjoy their retirement life fully.
Sayre Christian Village distinguishes itself as a standout residence, offering a unique blend of qualities that set it apart from the ordinary. This nonprofit, continuing care retirement community presents an exceptional living environment where residents can thrive, underpinned by a trio of diverse housing options, a comprehensive spectrum of care levels, and an abundance of enriching amenities and activities.
Rooted in Christian compassion and values, this community places a premium on providing quality housing, rehabilitation services, and long-term nursing care that exceeds expectations. The presence of highly skilled and experienced staff ensures that residents experience a level of care that truly stands out. With both independent living, assisted living, and senior living housing options available, Sayre Christian Village offers an effortlessly rewarding lifestyle that resonates with its residents.
Pine Meadows Post Acute operates a 120-bed building on Hill Rise Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, under the ownership of Tanner Tippetts. The facility processes residential billing through standard channels like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood is only somewhat walkable, visitors and family members will generally find a personal vehicle most practical for travel and running local errands.
The home runs at nearly full occupancy, with individual resident stays averaging about 201 days. Having this timeframe means the daily floor schedule shifts between short-term post-hospital therapy and steady long-term nursing care. The clinical team provides continuous floor coverage, averaging 2 hours and 41 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day to run specialized tracks like neurological recovery, complex wound care, memory support, and hospice services.
The interior layout features dedicated dining spaces where menus are handled by registered dietitians to match specific medical nutrition requirements. Everyday workflows combine standard housekeeping and room upkeep with an active social calendar. For families reviewing the building’s history, past state inspection reports noted operational gaps in documentation, communication, food safety, and infection control, which the team has worked to update.
Prospective representatives can evaluate how the facility manages its daily nursing shifts, specialized neurological rehabilitation tracks, and current safety compliance protocols. The home coordinates these clinical responsibilities with regular services, including dietitian-managed meal planning, structured social activities, and round-the-clock building supervision.
JW Kentucky Operations LLC operates Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab, a 120-bed certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located at 2770 Palumbo Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. Established one year ago, the property processes resident billing through typical payment streams, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. The immediate surrounding area is car-dependent, meaning families and visitors will rely on a vehicle for transit and local commuting.
The building maintains a 91 percent occupancy rate across its 120 certified beds, providing medical housing for a resident population with an average length of stay tracking at 104 days. Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 38 minutes of direct care per resident each day to monitor complex clinical requirements. Daily floor operations focus on post-acute rehabilitation, post-stroke recovery, orthopedic and neurological therapy, cardiac care, diabetes management, pain tracking, and specialty support for Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Private and companion bedrooms connect to shared indoor spaces equipped with Wi-Fi access. The staff balances basic clinical charting with discharge planning, family alignment meetings, daily retraining for physical mobility, and a meal service that includes heart-healthy dietary options. Recent state monitoring inspections evaluated the property on medication administration, environmental upkeep, and care processes, establishing a baseline for routine internal tracking.
Interested individuals can set up an appointment to inspect the physical bedroom choices, review the daily therapy schedules, and discuss the facility’s discharge transition protocols directly with the administrative team.
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation is a Signature HealthCARE nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky, built around short-term rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 11, so getting around requires a vehicle. Bed count and occupancy aren’t published on this profile.
On the clinical side, Signature HealthCARE brings two named programs to this facility. The TransitionalCARE program monitors resident wellness through recovery with the goal of preventing hospital readmission. The ExeleratedCARE program covers skilled nursing and post-acute care for residents with more complex needs. Nursing staff deliver care across all hours; registered nurses average 38 minutes of direct care per resident per day, licensed practical nurses 43 minutes, and nurse aides 2 hours and 10 minutes.
The facility participates in the Eden Alternative, a care philosophy that moves away from institutional routines toward a more resident-directed environment. The Hall of Fame Café is the named in-house dining program. A Life Enrichment program supports residents across varying levels of physical ability, and the facility runs religious services, volunteer programming, and 24-hour open visitation. The amenity list includes a beauty shop, transportation, concierge, and WiFi.
One structural fact to understand before placement decisions are made: Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. The facility operates under state licensure, and federal insurance programs do not apply here. This is a private-pay facility by default, governed by state rather than federal oversight.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Lexington, KY
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?
Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 15 nursing homes in Lexington, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Lexington, KY?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lexington, KY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Lexington, KY?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.



















