Kendal At Lexington
Lexington, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495034) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,033
Phone: (540) 463-1910 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kendal At Lexington has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kendal At Lexington reports total nurse staffing of 4.88 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Kendal At Lexington has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,033.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kendal At Lexington is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Lexington, Virginia (Lexington City), operated as a non-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility currently serves an average of 40 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kendal At Lexington holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.88 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,033.00, with 0 payment denials on file. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Kendal At Lexington is part of the Kendal chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kendal At Lexington has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
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 4.88 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with 40.0% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,033.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds and an average of 40 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Kendal chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 5, and 5 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 5404631910 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5404631910 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495034?state=VA.
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.