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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 4 homesProvider 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
- 1GOOD SHEPHERD THE4.0THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOR THE AGED · Large
- 2BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER4.0BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE LLC · Medium
- 3KINGSTON OF ASHLAND3.0KINGSTON HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 4CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND2.0EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium
All homes in Ashland
| GOOD SHEPHERD THE THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOR THE AGED · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE LLC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| KINGSTON OF ASHLAND KINGSTON HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF ASHLAND EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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