Federal Medical Center
FMC Lexington
Lexington, KY
CoedSelf-surrenderMedicalRDAP~1069 people housed
At a glance
- Address
- 3301 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511 - Phone
- (859) 255-6812
- Security level
- Administrative
- Region
- South
- Approximate population
- ~1069
Programs
RDAPMedical CareMental HealthUNICOR
Commissary
Typical of federal facilities like this one. Specific items rotate weekly and vary by facility — what's on the shelves the week your person arrives may differ.
Hot food & meal-builders13 itemsHide
- Ramen noodle soup (chicken, beef, shrimp, picante)
- White rice (instant)
- Refried beans / black beans (instant)
- Mackerel pouches
- Tuna pouches
- Chicken pouches
- Summer sausage
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Squeeze cheese
- Tortillas (flour)
- Hot sauce
- Soy sauce / mayonnaise / mustard packets
Snacks9 itemsHide
- Chips (Doritos, Cheetos, plain potato)
- Honey buns
- Sandwich cookies (Oreos, Vienna fingers)
- Crackers (Ritz, saltines, graham)
- Granola bars
- Trail mix / peanuts / cashews
- Pretzels
- Pop-Tarts
- Hard candy & chocolate bars
Beverages6 itemsHide
- Instant coffee (Folgers, Cafe Bustelo)
- Tea bags (Lipton)
- Hot chocolate mix
- Drink mixes (Crystal Light–style, Kool-Aid–style)
- Powdered creamer
- Powdered milk
Hygiene13 itemsHide
- Bar soap (Dial, Irish Spring, generic)
- Body wash
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Deodorant (clear, alcohol-free)
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Dental floss
- Disposable razors
- Shaving cream
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Q-tips & cotton balls
- Foot powder
- Nail clippers (often issued, sometimes purchased)
Stationery & mail7 itemsHide
- Legal pads & notebooks
- Envelopes (security & legal)
- Postage stamps
- BIC pens (clear, blue/black)
- Pencils
- Copy paper
- Greeting cards
Electronics5 itemsHide
- AM/FM radio (clear-shell)
- BOP-approved MP3 player (SanDisk clear)
- Earbuds & headphones
- Wristwatch (digital, clear)
- AA / AAA batteries
Clothing & footwear7 itemsHide
- White t-shirts (3-pack)
- Athletic socks
- Thermal underwear (winter)
- Sweatshirt & sweatpants (gray)
- Sneakers (Reebok, New Balance — limited models)
- Reading glasses
- Shower shoes
Over-the-counter medication7 itemsHide
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Aspirin
- Antacids
- Cough drops
- Multivitamins
- Allergy tablets
Laundry & misc4 itemsHide
- Laundry detergent (powder, single-use)
- Fabric softener sheets
- Photo books / albums
- Religious items (rosaries, kufis, prayer rugs — varies)
Amenities & rec
Typical for facilities like this one. Specific equipment and access varies.
- Outdoor walking / running track
- Recreation yard with cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes)
- Limited weight pile / resistance equipment
- Basketball court (outdoor or indoor)
- Softball or baseball field
- Soccer field (some camps)
- Bocce, horseshoes, cornhole
- Indoor TV rooms (cable news, sports, movies)
- Card & board games (chess, cribbage, dominoes, Scrabble)
- Library (legal + leisure reading)
- Multi-faith chapel
- Music room with shared instruments (varies by camp)
- Hobby craft area (varies)
- TRULINCS terminals (email-style messaging, limited internet)
- Visiting room (weekends + federal holidays)
Classes & education
Typical at a facility like this one. Course catalogs change each quarter and depend on staffing.
- Adult Continuing Education (ACE) — peer-led classes
- GED preparation & testing
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Parenting classes
- Anger management
- Drug Education
- Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups
- Faith-based programs (Bible study, chapel groups, multi-faith)
- Narcotics Anonymous / Alcoholics Anonymous
- Career Resource Center / job-readiness
- Resume writing & interviewing
- Money Smart financial literacy
- Threshold re-entry preparation
- Apprenticeships through Department of Labor (varies — landscaping, food service, building trades)
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) — 9-month residential cohort
Notes
Male medical center. Has an adjacent women's satellite camp (Atwood) listed separately.