Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3576 Pimlico Parkway, Lexington, KY

(859) 272-0608

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

124

Certified beds

Average residents

109

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Signature Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-09-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.99

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.9
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.2
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.4%
94.3%
11.9 pts worse
93.4%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.1%
96.2%
6.1 pts worse
95.5%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.8%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.1%
15.2%
1.1 pts better
11.4%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.3%
6.7%
0.6 pts worse
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.5%
29.6%
19.1 pts better
19.6%
9.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.6%
17.6%
8 pts better
16.7%
7.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.8%
17.3%
4.5 pts worse
16.3%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.0%
15.6%
0.6 pts better
14.9%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.7%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
1.7%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.0%
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
5.5%
1.3 pts better
5.1%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.4%
83.8%
8.4 pts worse
81.7%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.9%
13.9%
2 pts worse
12.0%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
1.8%
0.6 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.6%
83.6%
14 pts worse
79.7%
10.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.9%
24.5%
1.6 pts better
23.9%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-25 · Fire 2025-07-25

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-30 · Fire 2024-08-30

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-01-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2020-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2020-01-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2020-01-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Shc LP Holdings Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2014-06-01
Harrison, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 68 facilities 2008-09-16
Jjla LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 64 facilities 2018-09-16
Lpsnf LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 37 facilities 2008-09-16
Phillips, Ann

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-11-16
Smedra, Ira

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 98 facilities 2008-09-16
Spring Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2018-05-01
Steier Iii, Elmer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 66 facilities 2008-09-16
Wheaten LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 67 facilities 2018-09-16

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