The Willows at Hamburg
2531 Old Rosebud Road, Lexington, KY 40509
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Willows at Hamburg Compares
The Willows at Hamburg is a 64-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lexington, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.4%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 64 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lexington, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (92% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Willows at Hamburg
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Willows at Hamburg with other nursing homes in Lexington.
How is The Willows at Hamburg addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Willows at Hamburg keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.9% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Willows at Hamburg doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Willows at Hamburg?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Willows at Hamburg's rating advantage in Lexington?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Willows at Hamburg?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lexington
Lexington sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 43,177 (13.4%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,954
- Median home value
- $200,900
Demographics for Fayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lexington.
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