Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center
Lexington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185446) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 272-0608 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not report an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. It is a for-profit corporation, first approved for federal certification on September 22, 2000, with 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 111.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.1 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage provided to this directory. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Medicare Care Compare website 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?
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a 43.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 111.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 22, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (859) 272-0608 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (859) 272-0608 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185446?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.