The Willows At Hamburg
Lexington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185470) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $61,627
Phone: (859) 543-0337 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Willows At Hamburg has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Willows At Hamburg reports 5.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.4%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $61,627.00 for The Willows At Hamburg, with no payment denials on record. The facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Willows At Hamburg is a 64-bed skilled nursing facility in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, with an average daily census of 58.1 residents. The facility is a for-profit, individually owned operation certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 14, 2012. It is part of the Trilogy Health Services chain, which operates 123 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Willows At Hamburg holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.01 for Kentucky. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 5.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $61,627.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS data as of the listed vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Willows At Hamburg has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at 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 5.24 hours per resident per day, with 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 43.4%. The facility holds a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $61,627.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 64 certified beds and an average daily census of 58.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Trilogy Health Services chain, which operates 123 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 14, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 8595430337 or 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 8595430337 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185470?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.