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Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2770 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509120 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 139 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 2.0)
  • High staff turnover (59%)
  • High RN turnover (71%)

Bottom 25% in KY · Critically understaffed (RN) · $240,331 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a strong reputation for rehabilitation and engaging activities, which many families find beneficial. However, due to serious reports of neglect and communication lapses, we strongly advise you to visit in person, observe the staff-to-resident interaction, and ask for a direct contact person for updates to ensure your loved one's needs will be met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

139 reviews on Google
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab receives a high volume of positive feedback, particularly regarding its rehabilitation services, activity programs, and the kindness of individual staff members. However, there is a significant divide in experiences, with several critical reviews highlighting serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and hygiene standards. Families should conduct a thorough tour and ask pointed questions about staffing ratios and oversight during off-hours.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean6.0Activities9.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging and frequent activity programs
  • Effective physical and rehabilitation therapy
  • Warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • Responsive maintenance and facility upkeep

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching staff via phone or receiving callbacks (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Reports of neglect, including hygiene issues and failure to assist with feeding (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent care quality and lack of responsiveness to patient needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02021(1)1.72022(6)4.32023(18)4.82024(92)4.62025(16)4.72026(9)

Distribution · 142 analyzed

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45 reviews posted between May 22, 2024May 25, 2024 · 43 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has a very active social calendar; could you walk me through how you ensure residents are consistently engaged and supported during these daily activities?
  • 2Given that communication can sometimes be a challenge in busy facilities, what is the best way for our family to stay in the loop regarding our loved one's daily care and progress?
  • 3How does your team coordinate to ensure that residents receive timely assistance with personal hygiene and mealtime support throughout the day?
  • 4With medication management being such a critical part of health, could you explain the process for tracking and administering medications to ensure accuracy and safety?
  • 5In the event of a medical concern or an emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and ensuring they are updated promptly?
  • 6How do you maintain consistent quality of care across all shifts so that every resident feels their needs are being met regardless of the time of day?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mother came to Lexington Premier for rehabilitation in December. When she was admitted, she couldn’t walk, feed herself and was barely speaking. After 97 days of rehabilitation, I was absolutely amazed at her progress.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

The care my husband received at Lexington Premier Rehab was more than outstanding. Every nurse listened and addressed every care and concern with kindness and understanding.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My uncle is in there, and he seems to be happy there. If anything happens, they call me immediately to let me know and give me any information I need about the problem.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 139 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.25hrs
33%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.54hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
79%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.9%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Fayette
14.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Fayette
12.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.4%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Fayette
95.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
26.2%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Fayette
24.9%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
5.3%
KY
6.7%
Fayette
6.7%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.4%
US
4.9%
KY
5.1%
Fayette
4.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility38.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.0%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Fayette
84.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility38.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.5%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
Fayette
82.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Fayette
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (3.4)
15 complaint-triggered
$240,331 in fines

Lexington Premier has significant recurring issues across 54 deficiencies, including 15 complaint-triggered problems where families filed reports. The facility consistently struggles with care planning, medication management, and safety hazards, with the same problems appearing across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues despite reported corrections.

Aug 8, 2025Routine
14
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Aug 8, 2025Complaint
2
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Sep 5, 2023Complaint
13
0656Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0867Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0841Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Jan 28, 2023Routine
23
0656Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0805Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0695Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Dec 20, 2019Routine
2
0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 5, 2023

$240,331

Payment Denial

Sep 5, 2023

25-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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