The Willows at Hamburg
2531 Old Rosebud Road, Lexington, KY 40509 · (859) 543-0337
For profit - Individual · 64 certified beds
The Willows at Hamburg has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 4 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $61,627 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 10, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.July 10, 2026 · F0620 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.July 10, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.July 10, 2026 · F0620 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 3, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 3, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $61,627July 3, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.24 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.14 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.06 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 58.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Willows at Citation Lexington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Willows at Fritz Farm Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Homestead Post Acute Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Pine Meadows Post Acute Lexington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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