The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ASHLAND HEALTH SERVICES
ASHLAND, WI · Medicare-certified · 117 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
ASHLAND HEALTH SERVICES (ASHLAND, WI) has a 4 out of 5 overall star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 2 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included treatment and care according to orders, infection prevention and control, and accurate direct care staffing reporting.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.15
- Nurse aides
- 2.16
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29.2%29.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%7.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%28.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30%37.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
7.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.7%30.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2019
Now operated by Ashland Health Services, previously Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · 59 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 37.6 residents on an average day (32% of 117 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.