Hospitals in Fayette County, Kentucky

7 Medicare-certified hospitals serve Fayette County, averaging 3.2 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Hospitals profiles in Fayette County

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Other Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY 40503 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY 40511 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Veterans Health Administration Lexington VA Medical Center Lexington, KY 40502 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY 40509 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY 40504 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Proprietary The Ridge Behavioral Health System Lexington, KY 40509 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Government - State University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY 40536 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Cities in Fayette County

Lexington, KY 7 facilities

Choosing a hospital in Fayette County

When comparing hospitals, review the CMS overall rating and the underlying measure groups, confirm that the services you need are offered, and check whether the hospital participates in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Fayette County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Fayette County?

The current CMS data lists 7 Medicare-certified hospitals in Fayette County, Kentucky, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.2 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Fayette County have hospitals?

Lexington have Medicare-certified hospitals in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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