Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Lexington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185444) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 252-6747 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, first certified on March 9, 2000. It is licensed for 108 beds and reports an average daily census of 105.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cambridge holds an overall star rating of 2, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 1 star. Reported nurse staffing totals 3.64 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
Families considering Cambridge for a parent should note the combination of a below-state-average overall rating, a low staffing star rating, and high nursing turnover alongside a strong quality-measures score, and should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cambridge has an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1, and nursing turnover is 48.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 108 beds with an average daily census of 105.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of the Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which has 15 facilities averaging 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 9, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8592526747 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8592526747 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185444?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.