What is the average nursing home staffing level in Lexington?

Lexington nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.65 RN HPRD. The Kentucky state average is 3.38 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Lexington?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Lexington?

Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Kentucky-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Lexington, KY Nursing Home Staffing

12 facilities · City avg 3.83 HPRD · 0 rated 5 stars

Facilities

3.83

Avg Total HPRD

0.65

Avg RN HPRD

0/12

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: Kentucky avg 3.38 total HPRD / 0.52 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Lexington

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

Homestead Post Acute

Lexington, KY · For profit

4★

2★

3.53

0.80

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center

Lexington, KY · For profit

4★

3★

3.34

0.62

The Willows at Citation

Lexington, KY · For profit

4★

4★

4.04

1.22

Lexington Country Place

Lexington, KY · For profit

3★

2★

3.88

0.35

The Willows at Hamburg

Lexington, KY · For profit

3★

5★

5.24

1.05

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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The Willows at Fritz Farm

Lexington, KY · For profit

3★

4★

3.98

1.08

Pine Meadows Post Acute

Lexington, KY · For profit

2★

1★

3.62

0.50

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home

Lexington, KY · Non profit

2★

4★

4.02

0.58

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

LEXINGTON, KY · For profit

2★

1★

3.64

0.49

Mayfair Manor

Lexington, KY · For profit

1★

3★

3.67

0.47

⚠ 3 CMS fines on record

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Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation

Lexington, KY · For profit

1★

1★

3.44

0.48

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab

Lexington, KY · For profit

1★

1★

3.54

0.21

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Lexington?: Lexington nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.65 RN HPRD. The Kentucky state average is 3.38 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Lexington?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Lexington?: Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Kentucky-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.