RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 13 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lexington, KY (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Lexington, KY, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

13Nursing Homes in Lexington
2.7/5
-0.2 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Lexington Avg Rating
$71K+$7K vs state avgState avg: $64KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Lexington

How Lexington compares with the rest of Kentucky on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.8%

    About 28% lower than the state average of 19.1%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover45.9%

    About the same as the state average of 46.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability0.0%

    About 0.0 times lower than the state average of 19.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lexington, KY?

This page evaluates 13 eligible nursing homes in Lexington, KY and shows the top 13.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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