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Kingston of Ashland

20 AMBERWOOD PKWY, ASHLAND, OH, 44805
(419) 289-3859
110 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
110
CMS facility ID
365646
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ashland
Facility name
Kingston of Ashland
Street address
20 AMBERWOOD PKWY
City / state / ZIP
Ashland, OH 44805
Phone
(419) 289-3859

Kingston of Ashland is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ashland, Ohio. It is licensed for 110 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Ashland and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Kingston of Ashland 50 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1985-01-03
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2023-05-18
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$485 per day (≈ $14,740/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
44% Medicaid · 24% Medicare · 32% private/other
Occupancy
80% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
33% above the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
110
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-10-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-11-17
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-17
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-17
2025-04-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-17
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)
2025-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-09-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0565
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-03-26
2023-10-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0770
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-10-25
2023-09-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-25
F-0770
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-10-25
2023-05-18Health inspection7 citations
F-0569
D · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0622
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0626
D · No harm found
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-30
2020-02-27Health inspection6 citations
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2020-04-01
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-04-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-04-01
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-04-01
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-04-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-01
2018-12-13Health inspection8 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-01-04
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2019-01-04
2023-05-18Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-30
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-30
2020-02-27Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2020-04-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-04-01
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2020-04-01
2018-12-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-01-04
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-01-04
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 365646.
What people say on Google.
3.840 ratings on Google
★★★★★Janis Hunter · 2025-12-18 · via Google

“Our mother lived at Kingston of Ashland from early July, 2024, until she passed on December 15, 2025. During her time at this well-kept facility, she was loved and treated with dignity by the staff. So many individuals contributed to her care, and each one deserves praise. Special recognition goes to amazing Nurse Cindy, Therapist Dawn and Aide Kayden. We could list many more nurses and aides …”

★Jennifer Klaus · 2025-11-16 · via Google

“I am hoping this review gets someone's attention... This is the 4th day my father has been in this facility and every day they have forgotten a meal (breakfast or dinner). They failed to answer his call button multiple times when he needs to use the restroom. He has had to call the facility's main phone line and request someone to come to help him after getting no response for 45 minutes. (This is…”

★★★★★Samantha Prusak · 2025-07-28 · via Google

“As a healthcare provider, having a trusted partner in care is invaluable—and Kingston Skilled Nursing & Rehab is just that. The level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication displayed by their team is second to none. Their staff is not only knowledgeable and attentive, but also genuinely warm and welcoming, making both residents and families feel at ease from the moment they walk through th…”

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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