nursing home in Lexington, KY
The Willows at Fritz Farm
2710 Man O War Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40515 · (859) 273-0088
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Willows at Fritz Farm at a glance
The Willows at Fritz Farm is a 54-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 4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 15, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 52% 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
- March 8, 2017
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Fayette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185482
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 3.98 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.08 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.10 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.3% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 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 | 50 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92% | 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) | 2.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.1% | 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) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.7% | 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) | 21.5% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| April 4, 2025 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 April 8, 2025 |
| April 4, 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 May 7, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 7, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 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 May 7, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 7, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 7, 2025 |
| January 16, 2020 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL MERGER SUB LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| TRILOGY HOLDINGS NT-HCI, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| REGIONS BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2018 |
| BARNEY, LEIGH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| BRYANT, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2016 |
| BUFFORD, RANDALL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| CONNER, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2021 |
| DAVIS, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| MEHAFFEY, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2022 |
| PIETROWSKI, CRISTINA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2022 |
| PROSKY, DANNY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| STREIFF, MATHIEU Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| BLAIR, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2019 |
| TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| CORBIN, KATHY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
| FIGHTMASTER, LISA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Willows at Fritz Farm's rating?
The Willows at Fritz Farm 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 The Willows at Fritz Farm receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Willows at Fritz Farm 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 Fritz Farm?
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 Fritz Farm and how do I contact it?
The Willows at Fritz Farm is at 2710 Man O War Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40515. Phone: (859) 273-0088.
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.