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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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
124 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

3576 Pimlico ParkwayLexington, KY 40517

(859) 272-0608

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Cardinal Hill Skilled Rehabilitation Unit

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
74 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

2050 Versailles RoadLexington, KY 40504

(859) 254-4570

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

The Willows At Citation

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1376 Silver Springs DriveLexington, KY 40511

(859) 277-0320

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
108 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

2020 Cambridge DriveLexington, KY 40504

(859) 252-6747

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

The Willows At Fritz Farm

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
54 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

2710 Man O War BoulevardLexington, KY 40515

(859) 273-0088

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Homestead Post Acute

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
136 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1608 Versailles RoadLexington, KY 40504

(859) 252-0871

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Lexington Country Place

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
111 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

700 Mason Headley RoadLexington, KY 40504

(859) 259-3486

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeLexington, KY

Pine Meadows Post Acute

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1608 Hill Rise DriveLexington, KY 40504

(859) 254-2402

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City report

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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FAQ

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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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