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Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lexington, KY.

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Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, KY

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3576 Pimlico Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 115 reviews
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Overall Review of Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center

common 27 reviews mention this

Caring staff and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate staff who help them feel comfortable.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe the staff as caring, kind, and attentive to daily needs. Several people say they felt respected and treated like family, and others highlight helpful nurses and ongoing check-ins. A few reviews also raise serious concerns about response times and communication, which suggests experiences can vary by situation and shift.

differentiator 25 reviews mention this

Therapy is a major focus

Physical, occupational, and related therapy is a frequent reason people say they improved here.

Many reviewers credit the rehabilitation team with helping them regain strength, mobility, or skills, often describing therapy as thorough and goal-oriented. Multiple reviews call out specific therapy disciplines such as physical and occupational therapy, and some mention speech therapy as part of the plan. While most comments are positive about rehab progress, a small number of reviews describe problems with care that affected recovery, even though therapy itself is sometimes still praised.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining is mixed in reviews

Dining gets both compliments for taste and complaints about quality and temperature.

Some residents and family members say the food is delicious or very good, and at least one person mentions enjoying the dining area. Other reviews complain that meals were terrible, cold, or not handled well. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and special diets in connection with dining needs, which may help explain why experiences differ from reviewer to reviewer.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care concerns and communication gaps

Several reviews describe serious care breakdowns and delayed or incomplete communication.

A minority of reviews describe issues such as delayed medication, unanswered call lights, and problems with basic personal care. Some families report incidents that they felt were serious, including hygiene-related concerns and documentation or notification failures when a loved one’s condition changed. Because other reviews strongly emphasize compassionate nursing and communication, these negative reports point to inconsistency rather than a single, shared experience for everyone.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Facility condition and cleanliness

Reviews point to noticeable differences in cleanliness and how up-to-date the building feels.

Some reviewers praise the environment as clean, neat, or well cared for, and others say they were comfortable during their stay. Other comments describe odors, lingering smells, or the building feeling run-down and dated. A few reviews also frame the physical appearance as less important than care and therapy, but the negative reports still suggest condition can affect comfort and confidence during a stay.

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Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Blue Grass (8 miles away) Blue Grass (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This particular area of Lexington, Kentucky, offers a variety of healthcare options with multiple hospitals, urgent treatment clinics, and physician offices within a few miles. There are also several pharmacies nearby for convenient access to medications. In terms of dining options, there are a mix of casual and sit-down restaurants to choose from. The neighborhood is also close to several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For those interested in spiritual activities, there are several places of worship within a short distance. Additionally, cafes provide cozy spots for socializing or enjoying a hot beverage. Overall, this area provides easy access to essential services and amenities that would be beneficial for senior living.

Hospitals

  • Urgent Treatment Clinics (0.8 miles)
  • Continuing Care Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Halo-8 (2.7 miles)
  • Central Baptist Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Central Baptist Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • VA Hospital Cooper Drive Lexington Ky (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Robert Hosey MD (1.2 miles)
  • Kentucky Eye Institute (1.2 miles)
  • Bluegrass Orthopaedics (2.1 miles)
  • Lexington Clinic at Saint Joseph East Office Park (2.1 miles)
  • Central Kentucky Gastroenterology (2.1 miles)
  • Eye Consultants Of KY (2.2 miles)
  • Family Practice Associates (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Redding Drug Lexington (1.3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Kroger Grocery Pickup and Delivery (2.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Forward Edge (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (1.3 miles)
  • Merrick Inn (1.3 miles)
  • Arby's (1.6 miles)
  • The Cellar Bar & Grille (1.9 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2 miles)
  • Wendy's (2 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Park (1.8 miles)
  • Jacobson Park (2.8 miles)
  • Jacobson Park Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • Shillito Park (3.5 miles)
  • Woodland Park (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Cafe Central (3.4 miles)
  • Kenwick Table (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Centenary United Methodist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.7 miles)
  • Apostles Anglican Church (3.1 miles)
  • Woodland Christian Church (3.9 miles)

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