Kingston of Ashland
20 Amberwood Pkwy, Ashland, OH 44805 · (419) 289-3859
For profit - Corporation · 110 certified beds
Kingston of Ashland has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2023, found 7 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 18, 2023 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 18, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 18, 2023 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.May 18, 2023 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 18, 2023 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.May 18, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 18, 2023 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.May 18, 2023 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 30, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 30, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 4, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 4, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 4, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 31, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 13, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 13, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 13, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 13, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.March 7, 2024 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.21 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 88.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brethren Care Village Health Care Center Ashland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center Ashland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Crystal Care Center of Ashland Ashland · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Kingston of Ashland on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.