Kingston of Ashland
20 Amberwood Pkwy · Ashland, OH · 44805 · 4192893859
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Kingston Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
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.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
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.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2020
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 1, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
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.
Corrected April 1, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 1, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365646 · certified since January 3, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.