The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND
ASHLAND, OH · Medicare-certified · 72 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Crystal Care Center of Ashland has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.93 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty, $17,345 in fines over the last 24 months, and inspection citations related to accident hazards, care orders, and insufficient nursing staff.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9343 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,345recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9343.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 1.73
- Weekend nursing
- 2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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
12.1%8.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%5.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%8.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%8.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%2.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.9%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%26.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.4%22.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%25%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%72.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
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 September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,345 in total fines.
- $17,345
Federal fine
Aug 6, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61 residents on an average day (85% of 72 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 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.