Lexington Post Acute
727 East Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351
Lexington Post Acute is a nursing home in Lexington, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (731) 968-2004
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day, on average
- 83.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Tennessee average (20 vs 14).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AHC LEXINGTON.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 23, 2024 from $9,465 to $6,152.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.
3 citations
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0851. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
7 citations
Health inspection on February 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2025.
4 citations
Health inspection on December 23, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0801. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
Fine
December 23, 2024 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $6,152 on December 23, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 4, 2023 from $14,335 to $9,318.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 4, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
14 of 303 Tennessee homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 4, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.
Questions
When was Lexington Post Acute last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lexington Post Acute have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since October 4, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lexington Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $6,152 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lexington Post Acute?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Lexington Post Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.