Nursing homes in Ashland, OH

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ashland, part of the Ashland area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Ashland, Ohio, located within Ashland County, currently hosts four nursing home facilities for seniors requiring professional long-term care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes currently hold a 5-star designation, The Good Shepherd, operated by The Good Shepherd Home for the Aged, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the 44805 area.

Homes
4
Avg overall
3.3★
+0.2 vs national
Avg staffing
2.8★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.3★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (50%)
3
1 (25%)
2
1 (25%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Ashland

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Ashland

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is GOOD SHEPHERD THE at 4★.
  • 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Ashland

  1. 1
    GOOD SHEPHERD THE
    THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOR THE AGED · Large
    4.0
  2. 2
    BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
    BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE LLC · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    KINGSTON OF ASHLAND
    KINGSTON HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0
  4. 4
    CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND
    EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium
    2.0

All homes in Ashland

GOOD SHEPHERD THE
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOR THE AGED · Large · For Profit
4.04044
BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE LLC · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04044
KINGSTON OF ASHLAND
KINGSTON HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.02025
CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND
EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
2.02015

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