Nursing Homes in ZIP 40517 (Lexington, KY)

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

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering 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

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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
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What to weigh in ZIP 40517

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 40517, Lexington, KY, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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CMS data for ZIP 40517

The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 40517; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 288 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.68 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 38.1% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $7,901.

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 data.
Which nursing home in ZIP 40517 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, 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

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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