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As reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released the latest federal ratings for Fayette County nursing homes. These rankings indicate how the nursing homes performed on the latest inspection in areas such as staffing and quality of care.

The rankings are as follows: Five stars: much-above-average care. Four stars: above-average care.Three stars: average care.Two stars: below-average care.One star: much-below-average care.

On October 24, 2011 I represented my client, Irene Hendrix, in a case of neglect against Cambridge Place nursing home in Lexington. Cambridge Place nursing home had been ranked much below average and had been deemed a special focus facility prior to its sale to Kindred Healthcare, which took place after Ms. Hendrix left the facility. Cambridge Place has received the highest rating since it was sold.

A "special focus" facility means the the nursing home has a history of persistent poor quality of care and has been selected for more frequent inspections. If the nursing home listed below has a * next to the name, it is currently a special focus facility.

Five stars

Homestead Nursing Center, Lexington

Tanbark Health Care Center, Lexington

Pine Meadows Health Care, Lexington

Cambridge Place, Lexington

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home, Paris

Telford Terrace, Richmond

The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Berea

Four stars

Cardinal Hill Rehab Unit at Samaritan Hospital, Lexington

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home, Lexington

Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester

Three stars

Rose Manor Health Care, Lexington

Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond

Signature Healthcare of Georgetown, Georgetown

Two stars

Mayfair Manor, Lexington

Northpoint/Lexington Healthcare Center, Lexington

Richmond Place Rehabilitation and Health Center, Lexington

Dover Manor, Georgetown

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center, Lexington*

Royal Manor, Nicholasville

One star

Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation, Winchester*

Lexington Country Place, Lexington

Berea Health Care Center, Berea

Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond

If you suspect abuse or neglect of your loved one in a nursing home, there are questions you should ask and red flags you should be on alert for when you visit. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have or send you more information.