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Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home

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

3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Belleau Woods · Lexington, KY 40517164 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 66 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (3 vs median 2.0)

Below average in KY · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $7,901 in fines · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Sayre Christian Village is highly regarded for its robust activities program and clean, non-profit environment, making it a strong candidate for independent or assisted living. However, families should be proactive in monitoring care plans and communication, as some reviewers have noted inconsistencies in night-shift staffing and dietary adherence.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

66 reviews on Google
Sayre Christian Village receives high praise for its compassionate staff, engaging activities department, and clean, well-maintained campus. While many families report excellent experiences with long-term care and rehabilitation, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent communication, staffing levels, and occasional lapses in dietary or night-time care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food7.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities10.0Meds7.0Memory6.0Comms5.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and caring nursing staff
  • Diverse and engaging activities program
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services

Concerns

  • Inconsistent communication and missed scheduled updates (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staffing issues including night shift attentiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Dietary restrictions not being followed (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02020(13)4.52021(6)3.72022(3)4.02023(8)3.72024(10)4.52025(30)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 71 analyzed

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58
4
3
3
0
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1
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

98%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve daily operations?
  • 2Given the recent health inspection results, what specific steps is the facility taking to address those areas and improve the overall care experience?
  • 3We understand that dietary needs are critical; could you walk us through the process for ensuring a resident's specific dietary restrictions are consistently followed during every meal?
  • 4Since staffing levels can fluctuate, what protocols are in place to ensure that night shift staff remain as attentive and responsive as the daytime team?
  • 5Communication is very important to our family; what is the standard process for providing us with regular, proactive updates on our loved one's well-being?
  • 6We saw great things about your activity program; could you share a sample calendar and explain how you help new residents integrate into these social groups?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The activities team at Sayre is phenomenal, they offer an extremely wide variety of activities beyond just bingo or crafts. They have musicians come often, they have guest speakers like George Ella Lyon, Ouita Michel, and Michael Johnathan.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

The staff are like family to our loved ones. They genuinely care for their residents and are passionate in their daily interactions. They instill dignity and respect. Even when no-one is looking.

Family member · 2024★★★★★

My mother was a resident at Sayre Christian Village. I think she was in every part and I had absolutely no complaints. She was in independent living... Then we moved her into memory care. I had absolutely no complaints about her stay.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★
Source: 66 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.60hrs
80%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.14hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Fayette
12.1%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.0%
US
19.4%
KY
19.4%
Fayette
21.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.2%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Fayette
95.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
5.3%
KY
6.7%
Fayette
6.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.2%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Fayette
24.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Fayette
14.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.1%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Fayette
84.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.6%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
Fayette
81.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.2%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Fayette
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (3.4)
4 complaint-triggered
$7,901 in fines

Families filed complaints that triggered a 2023 survey finding issues with resident protection from abuse and restraints, care planning, and accident prevention. The facility shows recurring problems across surveys with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and infection control, though all violations have been corrected. Most concerning care areas involve medication management, resident safety, and maintaining proper care plans.

Apr 24, 2025Routine
7
0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0847Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0781Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Nov 9, 2023Complaint
4
0656Actual 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.

0689Actual harm · 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.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Feb 6, 2020Routine
8
0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

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.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0781Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Feb 14, 2019Routine
16
0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0361Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 9, 2023

$3,950

Fine

Nov 9, 2023

$3,951

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dundon, JohnW-2 Managing EmployeeBuckley, BenjaminOfficer / DirectorHerndon, DarleneOfficer / DirectorKeinath, KennethaOfficer / DirectorRing, RonOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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