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Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home

3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 · Fayette County

Fayette County’s only nonprofit continuing care retirement community with three different housing options to choose from!

2.0CMS overall rating(859) 271-9000Visit website ↗
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Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 95% full (155 of 164 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lexington

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lexington, KY, with 164 certified beds and an average of about 155 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.14 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.60 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $7,901 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.14 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lexington options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
164
Avg. residents/day
155
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
185248

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$8,540–$11,280/mo (median $9,620)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,650–$7,010/mo (median $5,050)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lexington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.14
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.60
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
37.9%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
3
Federal fines
2 ($7,901)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2025-04-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2023-11-09Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2023-11-09Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-11-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-11-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

2020-02-06Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2023-11-09Fine$3,950
2023-11-09Fine$3,951

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Daily activities & events

Location

3775 Belleau Wood Drive, Lexington, KY

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home

How much does Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home cost?

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lexington, KY area typically runs $8,540–$11,280 per month (median $9,620, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home?

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 95% full (155 of 164 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home offer?

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home in Lexington, KY offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 164 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lexington.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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