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2710 Man O War Boulevard Lexington, KY 40515 · Fayette County

(859) 273-0088

All 12 nursing homes in Lexington, KY (12 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 54 certified beds For profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 185482 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is The Willows at Fritz Farm a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Willows at Fritz Farm as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Kentucky average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 9 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.07 hours per resident per day at The Willows at Fritz Farm, above the Kentucky median of 3.75 (US median: 3.72). About 1.05 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.71 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 52.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Kentucky median 44.3%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.07 hours
Above the Kentucky median of 3.75 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.05 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.71 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 52.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds54
Residents per day 50 About 93% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 2017
Part of a chainTrilogy Health Services
Legal business nameTRILOGY HEALTHCARE OF FAYETTE II, LLC

Paying for care at The Willows at Fritz Farm: Medicare and Medicaid

The Willows at Fritz Farm is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Kentucky's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on May 15, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 9 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 9 citations at The Willows at Fritz Farm across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 9 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (3) and infection control (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0584, level E, April 4, 2025).

May 15, 2026 · 3 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

April 4, 2025 · 5 citations

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)

January 16, 2020 · 1 citation

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2020)

Questions to ask on a tour of The Willows at Fritz Farm

  1. What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 4/5 4/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 4/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near The Willows at Fritz Farm

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 3.1 mi
    Central Baptist Hospital Lexington
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 3m for patients treated and sent home
  • 3.9 mi
    Lexington VA Medical Center Lexington
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
  • 3.9 mi
    University of Kentucky Hosp Lexington
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 38m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home Lexington · 1.3 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 164 beds · Medicaid
Mayfair Manor Lexington · 2.4 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 98 beds · Medicaid
Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation Lexington · 2.9 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 150 beds · Medicaid
Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center Lexington · 3.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 124 beds · Medicaid
Lexington Country Place Lexington · 4.1 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 111 beds · Medicaid

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