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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 39th out of 174 homes in Kentucky.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 59m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 0m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 26m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 38m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 30m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 52m per day | ▲ 68% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #50 / 177Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 177 homes in Kentucky.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Kentucky average: 81.3%
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 140 - 355 / 14 - 477 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsKentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Kentucky average 13.5
Kentucky average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
0
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Nov 04, 2021
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 04, 2021
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
The Willows at Citation is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lexington's city center to The Willows at Citation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4 miles to nearest hospital (Lexington VA Health Care System - Troy Bowling Campus)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
30% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average ratio: 1.75:1
6% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 8.5 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,293 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 6,471 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,121 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,642 | 90 | 99% | 9.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,424 | 90 | 99% | 9.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,189 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,545 | 87 | 96% | 8.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 704 | 66 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 485 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 56 | 62% | 8.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 66 | 73% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 54 | 59% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 409 | 67 | 74% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 334 | 61 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 313 | 65 | 71% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 57 | 63% | 0.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 59 | 65% | 0.6 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
47Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.8
73% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.7
38% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.4%
68% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.0%
12% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
16% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
73% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.0%
85% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.6%
54% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.1%
29% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 96.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
48% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.87
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.78
19% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 2.19
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
18% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.4%
14% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.7%
17% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
3.0%
78% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 13.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
77.6%
44% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
71.6%
42% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
| 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 | 83.5% | +3% | 3.69 | -28% | -2% | 0 | 9 | 4.5 | - | 50 | 7 | Renee Moore | $10.7M | $4.6M | 42.9% | 185474 | ||||
| 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 | 74.1% | -9% | 3.52 | -11% | -6% | 0 | 10 | 5.0 | - | 83 | 35 | Phoenix Senior Living LLC | $11.6M | $4.7M | 40.6% | 185160 |
Historical financial and operational data for The Willows at Citation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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The Willows at Citation is in the Griffin Gate neighborhood of Lexington.
The Willows at Citation has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KY state health department records, The Willows at Citation's license number is 101215PC.
The Willows at Citation's occupancy is 84%.
The Willows at Citation has 19 beds.
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The Willows at Citation is in Fayette County.
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