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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.
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| The Willows at Fritz Farm |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lexington (Pickway Korner) | 30
Facility
30
KY AVG
101
Rank
#177 / 182 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#1 / 179 | +23% | 3.60
Facility
3.60
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#47 / 174 | -12% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 8
Facility
8
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#44 / 176 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#34 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 50 | - |
69
Facility
69
KY AVG
46
Rank
#25 / 177 | Elizabeth Blair | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#81 / 178 | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#53 / 178 | 53.3%
Facility
53.3%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#52 / 178 | 185482 | ||||
| Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lexington (Cardinal Valley) | 108
Facility
108
KY AVG
101
Rank
#62 / 182 |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#84 / 179 | +7% | 2.88
Facility
2.88
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#143 / 174 | -16% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 9
Facility
9
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#60 / 176 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#44 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 104 | A+ |
55
Facility
55
KY AVG
46
Rank
#66 / 177 | Cambridge Operations Holdco LLC | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#127 / 178 | $3.8M
Facility
$3.8M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#118 / 178 | 46.7%
Facility
46.7%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#79 / 178 | 185444 | ||||
| The Willows at Citation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lexington (Griffin Gate) | 19
Facility
19
KY AVG
101
Rank
#182 / 182 |
83.5%
Facility
83.5%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#107 / 179 | +3% | 3.69
Facility
3.69
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#39 / 174 | -28% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 9
Facility
9
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#60 / 176 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#102 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 50 | - |
7
Facility
7
KY AVG
46
Rank
#164 / 177 | Renee Moore | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#86 / 178 | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#47 / 178 | 58.2%
Facility
58.2%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#30 / 178 | 185474 | ||||
| Homestead Post Acute |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lexington (Cardinal Hill) | 136
Facility
136
KY AVG
101
Rank
#29 / 182 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#63 / 179 | +10% | 2.24
Facility
2.24
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#170 / 174 | +133% | -40% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#34 / 176 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#12 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 125 | - |
38
Facility
38
KY AVG
46
Rank
#110 / 177 | Providence Group Of Kentucky LLC | $23.7M
Facility
$23.7M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#6 / 178 | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#11 / 178 | 38.8%
Facility
38.8%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#129 / 178 | 185144 | ||||
| Lexington Country Place |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lexington (Headley Green) | 22
Facility
22
KY AVG
101
Rank
#180 / 182 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#1 / 179 | +23% | 3.52
Facility
3.52
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#61 / 174 | -11% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 10
Facility
10
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#73 / 176 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#117 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 83 | - |
35
Facility
35
KY AVG
46
Rank
#124 / 177 | Phoenix Senior Living LLC | $11.6M
Facility
$11.6M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#74 / 178 | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#42 / 178 | 56.6%
Facility
56.6%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#37 / 178 | 185160 | ||||
| Mayfair Village Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Lexington (Lansdowne Merrick) | 24
Facility
24
KY AVG
101 |
79.9%
Facility
79.9%
KY AVG
81.3% | -2% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
KY AVG
3.75 | -57% | +2% | $33.6k
Facility
$33.6k
KY AVG
$65.4k | 27
Facility
27
KY AVG
13.5 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
KY AVG
4.4 | 3
Facility
3
KY AVG
1.7 | 79 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
KY AVG
46 | LP O Holdings LLC | $12.1M
Facility
$12.1M
KY AVG
$10.5M | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
KY AVG
$4.0M | 42%
Facility
42%
KY AVG
40.7% | 185069 | ||||
| The Willows at Hamburg |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lexington | 103
Facility
103
KY AVG
101
Rank
#76 / 182 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#134 / 179 | -3% | 4.05
Facility
4.05
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#24 / 174 | -33% | +8% | $61.6k
Facility
$61.6k
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#168 / 180 | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#34 / 176 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#12 / 176 | 2
Facility
2
KY AVG
1.7 | 58 | - |
0
Facility
0
KY AVG
46 | Samuel Frazier | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#48 / 178 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#27 / 178 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#35 / 178 | 185470 | ||||
| Pine Meadows Post Acute |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lexington (Mason Headly) | 120
Facility
120
KY AVG
101
Rank
#44 / 182 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#8 / 179 | +20% | 2.68
Facility
2.68
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#158 / 174 | -17% | -29% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 180 | 18
Facility
18
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#133 / 176 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#139 / 176 | -
Facility
-
KY AVG
1.7 | 112 | - |
31
Facility
31
KY AVG
46
Rank
#136 / 177 | Tanner Tippetts | $18.9M
Facility
$18.9M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#12 / 178 | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#30 / 178 | 39.8%
Facility
39.8%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#119 / 178 | 185215 | ||||
| Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lexington | 120
Facility
120
KY AVG
101
Rank
#44 / 182 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
KY AVG
81.3%
Rank
#52 / 179 | +12% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#47 / 174 | -38% | -3% | $255.9k
Facility
$255.9k
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#177 / 180 | 37
Facility
37
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#172 / 176 | 7.4
Facility
7.4
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#159 / 176 | 7
Facility
7
KY AVG
1.7 | 110 | - |
0
Facility
0
KY AVG
46 | Jw Kentucky Operations LLC | $12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#58 / 178 | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#31 / 178 | 58.1%
Facility
58.1%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#31 / 178 | 185463 |
Pine Meadows Post Acute is a skilled nursing home located in Lexington, KY. It provides compassionate care and rehabilitation services to help residents recover from surgery, illness, or injury. The facility offers a variety of activities and amenities to support the well-being of its residents.
LEXINGTON PREMIER NURSING & REHAB is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Lexington, KY. It offers a range of services including post-surgical care, pain management, and various rehabilitation therapies. The facility is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for recovery and health.
As a Signature HealthCARE community, Mayfair Manor redefines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. The nursing home focuses on conducting results-driven programs, with cutting-edge technologies that help enrich the lifestyles of its seniors. Mayfair Manor is where residents thrive and continue to live purposeful lives regardless of age and ability.
Expect Signature HealthCare services that offer 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. They exclusively offer the TranstionalCARE program that helps prevent seniors from going back to the hospital by monitoring their wellness. The ExeleratedCARE program offers skilled nursing and post-acute care for those in need.
Overview of Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab
Lexington Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation is one of Lexington’s most trusted nursing homes because of the quality of service they follow through. The staff is committed to creating a comfortable atmosphere for the residents to build a mutual level of trust and respect among each other. The resident-centered community promotes independence in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Lexington Premier is the home where seniors recover and regain their wellness and independence of every aspect of their health.
Lexington Premier’s centers of specialization include post-surgical care, pain management, wound care, cardiac care, diabetes care, stroke care, continence, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech).
Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center is the premier nursing home. They proudly practice a professional yet compassionate approach to help make the lives of their residents easier through their comprehensive services and professional staff. The staff makes it a point that residents are able to live freely despite their needed assistance; they want their residents to make the most out of their experience at the senior home. NPL provides a continuum of care services that ensure residents relax, recover, and rejuvenate.
NPL offers a range of services that focus on a wide continuum of care; seniors can choose from intensive rehabilitation with restorative therapy, or short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing. Management promotes independence for its residents while receiving full daily support. Other community services include housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and nutritious meals provided; as well as post-operative care, tracheostomy, IV therapy, and hospice support.
Overview of Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation
As a Signature HealthCARE community, Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation redefines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. The nursing home focuses on conducting results-driven programs, with cutting-edge technologies that help enrich the lifestyles of its seniors. Bluegrass Care is where residents thrive and continue to live purposeful lives regardless of age and ability.
Expect Signature HealthCare services that offer 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. They exclusively offer the TranstionalCARE program that helps prevent seniors to go back to the hospital by monitoring their wellness. The ExeleratedCARE program offers skilled nursing and post-acute care for those in need.
Signature HealthCARE at Tanbark redefines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. The nursing home focuses on conducting results-driven programs, with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Signature HealthCARE boasts a talented team of caregivers who help promote the warm and welcoming atmosphere it holds today.
Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. They also offer patient intake, discharged residents, and inpatient care navigation support– all essentially placing the residents in the focus of the nursing services.
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 17 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.
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