KINGSTON OF ASHLAND
20 AMBERWOOD PKWY, ASHLAND, OH 44805
At or above the 2024 benchmark — average inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.76 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
36
Outstanding
1
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
2
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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54/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
2 actual harm issues found among 36 total deficiencies. 35 corrected. — 1 still outstanding
Most recent inspection (October 30, 2025)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 17, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2023
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2023
Inspection cycle 2 (February 27, 2020)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2020
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2020
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2020
Inspection cycle 3 (October 5, 2023)
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2023
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 26, 2024
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 4, 2019
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