Lexington Post Acute
Lexington, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445431) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $15,470
Phone: (731) 968-2004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Lexington Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Lexington Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
CMS records show Lexington Post Acute has 2 federal fines totaling $15,470.00 and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Lexington Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 2002. The facility is licensed for 118 beds and reports an average daily census of 81.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lexington Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measure rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. These four ratings each measure a different aspect of care and combine to form the overall score published by CMS.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.38 per resident per day, with 0.73 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%, a measure of how much of the nursing workforce has left over the prior year.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $15,470.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for Lexington Post Acute.
No chain affiliation or recent change of ownership is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lexington Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lexington Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 54.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $15,470.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lexington Post Acute is certified for 118 beds and reports an average of 81.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2002-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Lexington Post Acute scores 1, 2, 4, and 1 out of 5 in these categories respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7319682004 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7319682004 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445431?state=TN.
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.