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Quick Facts

Total units
64
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
64
Memory care setting
Dedicated memory care building on-site
Therapy services
On-site occupational and physical therapy offered
Stay options
Offers both short-term rehab and long-term care

What Families Think

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Families describe The Willows at Hamburg as an attentive, compassionate skilled nursing and memory care community in Lexington, Kentucky. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's dedication to both rehabilitation and long-term care needs, as well as smooth transitions as residents' needs change. The community holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 30 Google reviews.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as extremely attentive and compassionate
  • Physical therapy praised as going above expectations
  • Dedicated memory care building with dedicated staff
  • Smooth transitions as resident care needs increased
  • Facility cleanliness noted by multiple reviewers
  • Wide range of services, including hair salon and therapy

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • One reviewer noted care wasn't always perfect, though still recommended

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Willows At Hamburg is a senior living community in Lexington, Kentucky offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

About The Willows At Hamburg

The Willows at Hamburg is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a licensed capacity of 64 residents. It serves patients requiring rehabilitation after injury or illness as well as those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Families consistently praise the attentiveness and compassion of the staff across nursing, therapy, and support roles. Residents and their families report feeling welcomed and treated with dignity, with one family noting they "already feel like part of this center's family" after just over a week of rehabilitation care. Staff are described as responsive to residents' daily needs, from medication management to mobility assistance, and skilled at supporting transitions as health needs change. Families also mention regular activities and events available to residents.

The facility maintains a 4.3 out of 5 Google rating across 30 reviews. While families note the care is strong overall, one reviewer acknowledged that "everything was not 100% all the time," reflecting realistic expectations of any care setting.

Types of Care at The Willows At Hamburg

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Willows At Hamburg

4.3overall · 30 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (30)

Debbie Miller

Mar 2026

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We have been here for 8 days while undergoing rehab for my 78 yr old mom and already feel like part of this centers family! Mom broke both hips and both bones in her wrist during a traumatic fall and has needed assistance with everything! The staff here has been EXTREMELY attentive to her for everything from toileting, moving from place to place, medication needs, clothing, and a whole list of others! They treat her like their mom! They also take time to answer any questions I might have and are very attentive to any of my concerns for her overall health! Her physical therapy is above expectations and really go above and beyond to make sure she is understanding and confident in what she is being asked to do. Feeling safe at this point is very important to her considering the trauma she experienced. The staff here at The Willows is doing an A+ job at making that a reality every day! I couldn’t have asked for a better Place for my mom at this time.

Jason McIntosh

Jan 2025

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The Willows staff, nurses, assistants, therapists, and many others (there) have been amazing. They have been so good to my Mom and take wonderful care of her. I appreciate their concerns for their patients. There a plenty events available for everyone to attend and have a good time collectively. I highly recommend The Willows at Hamburg. Amazing people who care!

Theresa McCarty

Oct 2023

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Please know how exceptional The Willows at Hamburg is. Three years ago, after evaluating all local health-care facilities, I chose The Willows at Hamburg for my sister with serious health issues. What a wise choice. I've been deeply touched over and over by the kindness I've seen to each resident. The entire staff love, value, and treat each patient with care and dignity. The Director, the Administrator, the Head of Nursing, the Asst. Head of Nursing, the Physician and P.A., the Social Worker, the Business Manager and those who assist her, the Nurses, the Occupational and Physical Therapists, the Care Staff, the Chefs, the Maintenance staff, the Laundry Staff, the Cleaning staff, and the Hair Salon staff--each one of these extraordinary people excel in their fields and in their care of their residents. My sister has been in the Willows at Hamburg Legacy Memory Care building for two years now, under the Directorship of Sally Fitch, who is an extraordinarily amazing director. She cares deeply about each resident and about her valued staff members. She always does what is right, as do all the workers there that I cherish. How did my sister and I get so lucky to have found her this exceptional home for her final years?

Deborah Lane

Dec 2017

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My mother lived at the Willows for over two years. As her health declined, the staff helped ease the transitions needed for more extensive assistance. At every step, they were so kind and professional. They met my mom's needs for care and security, as well as my concerns. I have recommended Willows of Hamburg for those needing short term rehab, or long term care.

Wes Terry

Aug 2017

via Google ↗ · Report

My mother-in-law was a resident of the skilled nursing wing at The Willows - Hamburg for about a year in total. She spent a few months there, then was able to come home only to return at a later date. We were very pleased with the level of care and compassion she received while there. Everything was not 100% all the time, but in comparison to some of the facilities we visited before entering her at The Willows, and some of the horror stories we heard about other facilities and the care provided, we cannot imagine there was a better place to meet her needs. Maybe some as good, but none better. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility, the variety of services offered, from hair salon to physical therapy and more, as well as the friendly and efficient staff. Can't say enough about The Willows at Hamburg. If there should ever come a time to consider institutional care for yourself or a loved one, give The Willows at Hamburg very serious consideration.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 8 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

Jul 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2024

May 6, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2022

Aug 22, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Willows At Hamburg offer?

The Willows At Hamburg offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does The Willows At Hamburg cost?

The Willows At Hamburg has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Lexington that publish rates start around $5,150 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Does The Willows At Hamburg offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. The Willows At Hamburg lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is The Willows At Hamburg located?

The Willows At Hamburg is located at 2531 Old Rosebud Road in Lexington, Kentucky.

What do families say about The Willows At Hamburg?

The Willows At Hamburg carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 30 Google reviews. Families describe The Willows at Hamburg as an attentive, compassionate skilled nursing and memory care community in Lexington, Kentucky. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's dedication to both rehabilitation and long-term care needs, as well as smooth transitions as residents' needs change. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did The Willows At Hamburg do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Willows At Hamburg had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 8 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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