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Cambridge Place

Nursing Home Facility

2020 Cambridge Drive, Lexington, KY 40504

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Cambridge Place
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

At Cambridge Place, you will find more than just excellence in our nursing care, you will also find excellence in our personal attention to each and every resident, family or visitor that walks in our doors. As a highly respected provider of skilled nursing services for over 30 years, Cambridge Place has earned the trust of many families and close friends in the Lexington area. It’s now your trust we look to earn by delivering all your needs through our personalized care.

Cambridge Place is licensed for 108 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Lexington average about 104 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 98% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.

The community is located in Fayette County, KY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 10 problems at Cambridge Place. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 21, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected February 2026. Corrected by March 21, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 21, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected February 2026. Corrected by March 21, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected February 2026. Corrected by March 21, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Cambridge Place offers assisted living, nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 108
  • Occupancy 98%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
  • Annual staff turnover 49%
  • Last health inspection February 2026

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