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Nursing homes in Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 386 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 98 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.4 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $18K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Ashland County | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 922 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.4 | 35.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $18K | $23M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brethren Care Village Health Care Center | Ashland | 79 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 15.2 | — | 26 Sep 2022 |
| The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center | Ashland | 125 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 21.6 | — | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Kingston of Ashland | Ashland | 110 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 32.7 | — | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Crystal Care Center of Ashland | Ashland | 72 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 31.9 | $18K | 23 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0761 | 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. | 4 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 3 |
| F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Embassy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Ashland County, Ohio?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 386 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Ashland County have the highest CMS ratings?
Brethren Care Village Health Care Center (5 stars), The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Kingston of Ashland (3 stars)
How do Ashland County nursing homes compare with Ohio?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 25.4 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.