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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Nursing homes in Lexington, KY

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Lexington has 11 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.0-star Kentucky average. Methodology.

11
Certified homes
2.3 ★
Well below average for KY · Kentucky 3.0
0
Five-star homes
1,195
Certified beds

All 11 nursing homes in Lexington, ranked

Ratings in Lexington are best read against Kentucky and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Kentucky directory or the national best-rated ranking.

Before you choose a nursing home in Lexington

A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:

This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Lexington, KY · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.