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Lexington Country Place

700 MASON HEADLEY ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY, 40504
(859) 259-3486
111 licensed beds

CMS rates Lexington Country Place 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 30 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with $17,796 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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700 Mason Headley Road
Lexington, KY 40504
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Bed capacity
111
CMS facility ID
185160
Care type
Nursing home
County
Fayette
Facility name
Lexington Country Place
Street address
700 MASON HEADLEY ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone
(859) 259-3486

Lexington Country Place is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed for 111 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky (95 beds).

It is one of 22 senior care facilities in Lexington and 268 skilled nursing facilities across Kentucky. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Lexington Country Place 30 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $17,796 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Phoenix Senior Living
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Snh Proj Lincoln Trs Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2020
Abp Trust
Indirect owner — since 2014
Bilotto, Christopher
Governing body — since 2024
Blackrock Inc
Indirect owner — since 1999
Brown, Matthew
Governing body — since 2023
Cheek, Allison
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Clark, Jennifer
Governing body — since 2020
Diversified Healthcare Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Doodnauth, Davanand
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Flat Footed Llc
Indirect owner — since 2021
H/2 Special Opportunities Iv L.p.
Indirect owner — since 2020
Marinko, Jesse
Operational control — since 2021
Paula, Anthony
Governing body — since 2024
Pesek, Seth
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Phoenix Senior Living Llc
Operational control — since 2021
Portnoy, Adam
Indirect owner · Director — since 2007
Ramey, Courtney
Operational control — since 2025
Silver Point Capital Offshore Fund
Indirect owner — since 2023
Snh Trs Licensee Holdco Llc
Indirect owner — since 2020
Snh Trs, Inc.
Indirect owner — since 2020
Vanguard Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 1999
Whitt, Tina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Wicks, Chasidy
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility · 5 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1980-10-27
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$17,796 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-01
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$319 per day (≈ $9,700/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
20% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 71% private/other
Occupancy
74% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
6% below the KY median of $341/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
111
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-01Health inspection7 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0580
J · Immediate jeopardy
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-10
2025-04-03Health inspection2 citations
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-09
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (21 citations)
2026-05-01Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-05-15
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-05-22
K-0901
F · No harm found
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2026-05-22
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-05-29
2025-04-03Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2025-04-28
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-15
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-13
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-16
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-05-16
2020-01-23Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-02-17
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-02-17
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-02-17
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2020-02-17

Federal penalties

2026-05-01Fine$8,898
2026-05-01Fine$8,898
2026-05-01Medicare payment denial — 11 days
Total fines$17,796
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 185160.
How it compares in Kentucky.
Inspection citations, 3 years
30
More than 77% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 19
Federal fines, 3 years
$17,796
More than 87% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.8
Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
49%
Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Kentucky average on 12 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased9.6%13.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight7.1%6.6%5.1%Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.2%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection2.4%1.5%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms0.0%18.9%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury6.1%3.8%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.3%94.1%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened20.7%12.3%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication12.6%29.9%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%96.2%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.3%4.7%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence17.9%18.3%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication10.7%16.2%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.051.881.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.312.011.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.8%84.5%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication2.1%1.6%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.5%83.7%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission24.9%23.9%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit11.5%13.2%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • K-0372 3 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0363 2 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-0761 2 inspections. To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

What its owners also hold

  • Blackrock Inc has an ownership stake on file at 85 nursing homes, averaging 3.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Vanguard Group Inc has an ownership stake on file at 84 nursing homes, averaging 3.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Snh Trs, Inc. has an ownership stake on file at 10 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Snh Trs Licensee Holdco Llc has an ownership stake on file at 10 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Kentucky

  • Licensing: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-372-2991. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 877-597-2331. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Saint Joseph Hospital, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • University of Kentucky Hospital, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Lexington Va Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.237 ratings on Google
★★★★★Kay Collier McLaughlin · 2026-04-24 · via Google

“I have been blessed to spend these weeks of rehabilitation in the most caring community of Lexington Country Place. The professional and extended nursing and therapy staff have been agents of physical and emotional healing with skills in an environment permeated with caring. I am deeply grateful.”

★★★★★Michelle Moody · 2025-05-21 · via Google

“Lexington Country Place is a wonderful nursing home. It is very clean and everyone is very friendly. All of the nurses, nurse aids, and support staff took wonderful care of my father. They really care about the patients, which gave me comfort knowing that he was being taken well care of. I would totally recommend this nursing home to anyone looking for a place for their loved one to stay.”

★★★★★Val · 2025-04-09 · via Google

“My mother was discharged today after over a 2 month stay. I highly recommend this facility and their amazing staff!! Very caring group of people who treated my 95 year old mother like family. I will hold them dearly in my heart and am more than happy to relate our experience there. Top notch!!❤️❤️. Mom loved them as well.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Photos, reviews & hours
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