Nursing homes in Lexington, KY

Compare 13 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lexington, part of the Fayette area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located within Fayette County, Lexington currently hosts 13 nursing homes serving residents across ZIP codes such as 40502, 40504, 40515, and 40517. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Homestead Post Acute, operated by PACS GROUP, currently holds the highest local standing with a 4-star rating, though no facilities in the city have achieved a 5-star designation.

Homes
13
Avg overall
2.7★
-0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
2.5★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.7★ · 13 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
5 (38%)
3
2 (15%)
2
3 (23%)
1
3 (23%)

What to look for in Lexington

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 4 of 13 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Homestead Post Acute at 4★.
  • 8 of 13 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Lexington

  1. 1
    Homestead Post Acute
    PACS GROUP · Large
    4.0
  2. 2
    Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center
    SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    Cardinal Hill Skilled Rehabilitation Unit
    ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CARDINAL HILL, LLC · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    THE WILLOWS AT CITATION
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    The Willows at Fritz Farm
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    4.0
  6. 6
    Lexington Country Place
    PHOENIX SENIOR LIVING · Medium
    3.0
  7. 7
    The Willows at Hamburg
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    3.0
  8. 8
    Pine Meadows Post Acute
    PACS GROUP · Large
    2.0
  9. 9
    Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home
    SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE NURSING HOME, INC. · Large
    2.0
  10. 10
    CAMBRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
    BLUEGRASS HEALTH KY · Medium
    2.0

All homes in Lexington

Homestead Post Acute
PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit
4.03025
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.04024
Cardinal Hill Skilled Rehabilitation Unit
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CARDINAL HILL, LLC · Medium · For Profit
4.03053
THE WILLOWS AT CITATION
TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
4.03045
The Willows at Fritz Farm
TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
4.03035
Lexington Country Place
PHOENIX SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit
3.03023
The Willows at Hamburg
TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
3.02054
Pine Meadows Post Acute
PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit
2.03014
Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home
SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE NURSING HOME, INC. · Large · Not for Profit
2.03041
CAMBRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
BLUEGRASS HEALTH KY · Medium · For Profit
2.03014
Mayfair Manor
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
1.01023
Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation
LYON HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.02012
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab
Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · For Profit
1.01011

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