Nursing Homes in ZIP 40517 (Lexington, KY)

CMS records 2 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 40517 (Lexington, KY); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center4.0434124111.3%36.8%0
Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home2.0341164157.7%39.4%2

Nearby ZIP codes with nursing homes

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Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 40517

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center Lexington, KY 40517 CMS rating 4.0 / 5124 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home Lexington, KY 40517 CMS rating 2.0 / 5164 beds

What to weigh in ZIP 40517

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Visit candidates in ZIP 40517, Lexington, KY when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

CMS snapshot for ZIP 40517

The current snapshot records 2 nursing homess in ZIP 40517; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 288 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.68 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 38.1%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $7,901 in fines.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)288
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$7,901
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.68
Avg RN turnover38.1%

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Lexington have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 5 neighboring ZIP codes in Lexington. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 40517?
288 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 40517. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 40517 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 40517 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Which nursing home in ZIP 40517 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 40517, at 4.0 out of 5.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 40517?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 40517 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

About the data

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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