nursing home in Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center

3576 Pimlico Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517 · (859) 272-0608

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky (Fayette County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 25, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 43% per year (state average 46.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
124
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Signature Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
September 22, 2000
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Fayette County
CMS Certification Number
185446

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.34 hrsKentucky average3.95 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.34 hrs3.95 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.62 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.86 hrs2.36 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.98 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)43%46.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)36.8%41.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility4Kentucky average3U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)439Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)113Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1840.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Kentucky average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$15,373$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds12495107
Average residents per day1118286
Occupancy89.8%87.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility6.2%Kentucky average3.9%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)6.2%3.9%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.3%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)7.5%16.1%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.3%1.6%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)4.5%13.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)6.9%14%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)9.1%6.6%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)20.3%17.7%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)13%29.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)22.8%19%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)90.1%96.2%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)89.7%94.3%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.1%Kentucky average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%1.7%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)69.6%83.5%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)88%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 16, 2026
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 25, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2025
July 25, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2025
July 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 19, 2025
July 25, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 19, 2025
July 25, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 19, 2025
August 30, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 10, 2024
August 30, 2024
Complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 26, 2024
August 30, 2024
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
August 30, 2024
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
August 30, 2024
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
August 30, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
November 21, 2019
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 5, 2020
November 21, 2019
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 5, 2020
November 21, 2019
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 5, 2020
November 21, 2019
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 5, 2020
November 21, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 5, 2020
November 21, 2019
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 5, 2020

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SHC LP HOLDINGS II LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%06/01/2014
JJLA LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—09/16/2018
LPSNF LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—09/16/2008
SPRING HOLDINGS, LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—05/01/2018
STEIER III, ELMER
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—09/16/2008
WHEATEN LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—09/16/2018
HARRISON, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/16/2008
PHILLIPS, ANN
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/16/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Signature Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center is at 3576 Pimlico Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517. Phone: (859) 272-0608.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.