Hospitals in Fayette County, Kentucky

Fayette County is served by 7 Medicare-certified hospitals, averaging 3.2 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Hospitals profiles in Fayette County

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Other Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY 40503 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY 40511 No CMS rating Hospital · Veterans Health Administration Lexington VA Medical Center Lexington, KY 40502 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY 40509 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY 40504 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Proprietary The Ridge Behavioral Health System Lexington, KY 40509 No CMS rating Hospital · Government - State University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY 40536 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Cities in Fayette County

Lexington, KY 7 facilities

Choosing a hospital in Fayette County

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Fayette County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does Fayette County have?

According to current CMS data, Fayette County, Kentucky has 7 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.2 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Fayette County offer hospitals?

Based on the current data, Lexington have Medicare-certified hospitals.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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