Lexington Country Place
Lexington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185160) · 111 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,378 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (859) 259-3486 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lexington Country Place has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lexington Country Place reports 3.87695 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34913 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.8%.
CMS records show Lexington Country Place has 2 federal fines totaling $27,378.00 and 1 payment denial on file. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Lexington Country Place is a for-profit nursing home in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1980. The facility is licensed for 111 beds and reports an average daily census of 82.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lexington Country Place holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.87695 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34913 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.8%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $27,378.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility.
Lexington Country Place is part of the Phoenix Senior Living chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, survey findings, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare before making a decision, as this profile is based solely on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lexington Country Place has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.87695 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34913 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 56.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,378.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lexington Country Place is certified for 111 beds and has an average daily census of 82.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Phoenix Senior Living chain, which includes 2 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 27, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 1, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8592593486 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8592593486 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current survey results, ratings, and penalties directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185160?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.