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Lexington Post Acute

Lexington, Tennessee · Henderson County

  • 727 East Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351 · Directions
  • (731) 968‑2004
  • Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – corporation
  • 20 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level J), $6,152 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Lexington Post Acute is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lexington, Tennessee, with 118 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-02-12, with 3 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 1 fine. Ownership: for profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
118Certified beds
Health inspections: 2 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Lexington Post Acute?
727 East Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351, in Henderson County, Tennessee.
What is the phone number of Lexington Post Acute?
(731) 968-2004, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Lexington Post Acute?
Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Lexington Post Acute been fined?
Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $6,152.
What did inspectors find at Lexington Post Acute?
In its last three inspection cycles (October 4, 2023 to February 12, 2026), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 3 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 2 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 2 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (October 4, 2023 to February 12, 2026), Lexington Post Acute had 20 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $6,152 in total (1 fine, the latest on December 23, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day; the Tennessee average is 3.82 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: February 12, 2026 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: February 12, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0761 Level D February 12, 2026 · corrected March 25, 2026

    “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.”

  • F0851 Level D February 12, 2026 · corrected March 25, 2026

    “Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”

  • F0880 Level D February 12, 2026 · corrected March 25, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Previous cycle: February 6, 2025 — 11 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 23, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 6, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0578 Level E February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Honor 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.”

  • F0812 Level E February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

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

  • F0801 Level E December 23, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2025

    “Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”

  • F0802 Level E December 23, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2025

    “Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”

  • F0812 Level E December 23, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected March 11, 2025

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

  • F0554 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”

  • F0609 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0610 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0677 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”

  • F0880 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected March 11, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0800 Level D December 23, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2025

    “Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”

Earlier cycle: October 4, 2023 — 6 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: October 4, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 4, 2023 (standard health inspection).

  • F0689 Level J October 4, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected November 2, 2023

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

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0550 Level E October 4, 2023 · corrected November 2, 2023

    “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”

  • F0880 Level E October 4, 2023 · corrected November 2, 2023

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0578 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected November 2, 2023

    “Honor 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.”

  • F0657 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected November 2, 2023

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

  • F0761 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected November 2, 2023

    “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.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (5)
  • K0345 Level D February 12, 2026 · corrected March 5, 2026

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0781 Level D February 6, 2025 · corrected February 18, 2025

    “Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”

  • K0222 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected October 12, 2023

    “Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”

  • K0223 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected October 9, 2023

    “Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”

  • K0353 Level D October 4, 2023 · corrected September 25, 2023

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $6,152 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
December 23, 2024Fine$6,152

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeTennesseeNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.840.600.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.851.080.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.382.142.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.073.823.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.043.323.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.710.390.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)47.7%48.6%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)44.4%43.2%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.60.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds118
Average residents per day83.9
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – corporation
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2002-01-01
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address727 East Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Phone(731) 968‑2004
CMS Certification Number445431
Name in Medicare recordsLEXINGTON POST ACUTE
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13