Lexington Post Acute
727 East Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351 · (731) 968-2004
For profit - Corporation · 118 certified beds
Lexington Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $15,470 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.February 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.February 12, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.December 23, 2024 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 23, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.December 23, 2024 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 23, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,152December 23, 2024
- Fine of $9,318October 4, 2023
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 | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.38 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 81.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Briarwood Community Living Center Lexington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Adamsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock Bruceton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Camden Healthcare & Rehab Center Camden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Decaturville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lexington Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.