Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab
Lexington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185463) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $240,331 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (859) 263-2410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, well below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.2%. CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Yes, Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $240,331.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation appears in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab is a 120-certified-bed nursing facility in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, with an average daily census of 115.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 25, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lexington Premier holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, well below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Together these ratings indicate the facility falls below the state average across every CMS measure.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $240,331.00, plus 1 payment denial issued against the facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current ratings, inspection reports, and penalty history directly on Medicare 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 Premier has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 53.2%; CMS rates staffing 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $240,331.00 and 1 payment denial.
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?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily population of 115.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 25, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here all four are rated 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8592632410 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8592632410 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185463?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.