nursing home in Lexington, KY
The Willows at Citation
1376 Silver Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511 · (859) 277-0320
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Willows at Citation at a glance
The Willows at Citation is a 54-bed for-profit nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky (Fayette County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.5% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 54
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Trilogy Health Services
- Medicare-certified since
- June 4, 2014
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Fayette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185474
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.22 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.87 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.88 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.2% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 3 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 54 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 51 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.2% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.4% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.9% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.1% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.8% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 25.3% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.9% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.7% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.2% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2026 |
| June 26, 2025 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 July 17, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| November 4, 2021 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 December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | 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 December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 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 December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2026 |
| BAILEY, ADAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2025 |
| WIEMANN, CHARLOTTE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2025 |
| BARNEY, LEIGH Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2026 |
| BARNEY, LEIGH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| DAVIS, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| BAILEY, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2023 |
| CORBIN, KATHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| FIGHTMASTER, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2026 |
| WIEMANN, CHARLOTTE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Willows at Citation's rating?
The Willows at Citation has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Willows at Citation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Willows at Citation 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 The Willows at Citation?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Trilogy Health Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Willows at Citation and how do I contact it?
The Willows at Citation is at 1376 Silver Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: (859) 277-0320.
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.