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Welcome to the world famous Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, where
thoroughbred horses graze in lush green pastures, surrounded by age-old
stone fences, charming historic homes and beautiful rolling
countryside. Welcome to the city of Versailles.
The Hospital
Bluegrass Community Hospital is a 25-bed facility that has routinely
scored in the highest percentiles in national hospital surveys in
employee, patient and physician satisfaction. Over the past five years,
Bluegrass Community Hospital has recruited numerous physicians, made
significant investments in equipment and facilities, and added services such
as Ophthalmology, expanding their surgical capabilities. Other services
provided through the hospital include Family Practice, Cardiology,
Otolaryngology (ENT), Orthopedics, Gastroenterology/Endoscopy, Laboratory Services,
Dentistry, Respiratory Therapy, Urology, an Intensive Care Unit and Women's Services
(Gynecology). Diagnostic Radiology equipment includes MRI, a CT
Scanner, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound. The hospital's Rehab Center
provides Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Surgical
capacities include Ophthalmology, General, Gynecology, Orthopedics,
Urology and Otolaryngology (ENT).
The Community
Versailles is conveniently located between Lexington and Frankfort,
Kentucky. Two nearby larger cities, Louisville and Cincinnati, provide
easy access to arts, entertainment, shopping and professional sports.
Versailles is one of Kentucky's oldest and most beautiful towns, and
has numerous antique shops and historic southern homes and buildings
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Versailles is located in Woodford County, in the heart of the
Bluegrass thoroughbred country. Throughout the area are dozens of
beautiful horse farms that have hosted presidents and royalty, and also
serve as birth places and permanent homes to many famous thoroughbreds,
including recent Kentucky Derby standout winners Smarty Jones, Seattle
Slew and Monarchos.
Only a few miles from Versailles is Midway College, Kentucky's only
women's college, which offers a combination of bachelor's and
associate's degrees. Transylvania University and the University of
Kentucky are located nearby. The Bluegrass Railroad Museum, located in
an historic 1911 L&N Railroad station, features a six-mile roundtrip
ride through gently rolling hills. The museum also displays antique
model trains, antique toys, and railroad memorabilia. Woodford County
is also home to several wineries and the Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Recreation
Steeped in tradition, the Keeneland Race Course attracts millions of
fans during the
racing season from April to October. At the Kentucky Horse Park,
visitors can watch a harness maker at work, enjoy the parade of breeds,
or take a horse-drawn carriage tour. There's also Lakeside Arena, the
area's largest competitive horse show arena.
Woodford Hills Country Club and The Brook (Cabinbrook) offer challenging play for golfers at all skill levels. Consisting of 374
acres along the Kentucky River, the Clyde E. Buckley Sanctuary features
native flora and fauna. The sanctuary is the only area in Kentucky
managed by the National Audubon Society. Thousands of students,
teachers and families attend presentations every year, or take a
leisurely stroll among these pleasant and breathtaking rural
surroundings.
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