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Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab
2770 Palumbo Drive · Lexington, KY 40509 · 120 certified beds
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About Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Fayette County median of 108 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Kop Trust. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on August 8, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.40 hours per resident per day. It is one of 14 nursing homes listed in Lexington. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (42)
Records from December 2019 to August 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
September 5, 2023
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $240,331
September 5, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $240,331 against this nursing home on September 5, 2023.
September 5, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 8, 2023, lasting 25 days (triggered by inspection on September 5, 2023).
Staffing
3.40 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.54 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Kop Trust
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lexington.
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