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Kingston of Ashland
20 Amberwood Pkwy, Ashland, OH 44805
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.
Certified for 110 beds, Kingston of Ashland serves Ashland in Ashland County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 58.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ashland Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.7 | 31.9 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.6% | 55.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 922 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: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 May 2023, 27 Feb 2020.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×26 E ×6 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
| 13 Dec 2018 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2019 |
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 Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.6%, RNs 63.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.6% | 7.5% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Crystal Care Center of Ashland | Ashland | 72 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 31.9 | $18K | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Ashland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kingston of Ashland been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Kingston of Ashland been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kingston of Ashland compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kingston of Ashland?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kingston of Ashland last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 May 2023.
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.