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Ashland Health Services
1319 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ashland Health Services is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Ashland, Wisconsin, certified for 117 beds and caring for about 38 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 46.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ashland Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.7 | 19.7 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.3% | 46.3% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $40,590 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 323 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Aug 2025, 5 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×2 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | C | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.3%, RNs 35.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.5% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nsh Ashland Llc. Chain: North Shore Healthcare (59 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ashland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manor Health Services | Ashland | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6.0 | $41K | 28 May 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Ashland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ashland Health Services been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Ashland Health Services been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ashland Health Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ashland Health Services?
It is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include North Shore Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ashland Health Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.