Ashland Health Services
Ashland, Wisconsin · CCN 525386
22 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 98
- Surveys
- 22
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 117
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE
- County
- Ashland · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1985
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 39 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Wisconsin.
Last survey on record
Jun 8, 2026
154 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.60 | 3.64 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.29 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 46.3% | 50.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G14.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1565.2% | E28.7% | F417.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C14.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F6922×
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Ashland Health Services, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF700Feb 23, 2022
Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure correct use of a bed rail, by not following manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for 3 of 6 residents (R1, R5, and R6) utilizing bed rails with an air mattress. The facility failed to assess residents R1, R5, and R6 for the risk of entrapment when using a bed rail, Halo safety ring (Halo,) in conjunction with a new air mattress. Failure to assess the residents for the risk of entrapment with the use of the Halo and the air mattress created a reasonable likelihood for serious harm and resulted in R1 becoming entrapped between the Halo bar and the air mattress and dying from asphyxiation. This created a finding of immediate jeopardy that began on [DATE]. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF684Jun 28, 2023
Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure all residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 residents (R9) sampled for skin integrity out of a total sample of 12. R9 developed Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) while residing in the facility. R9's schedule for offloading the area was not followed. R9 was having loose bowel movements that irritate and excoriate the skin; there was no follow up with the provider to reduce the laxatives to promote healing of the MASD. R9's MASD worsened, becoming larger in size and a new area of MASD developed. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 6, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure it maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable disease and infections such as COVID-19. This had the potential to affect all 36 residents.-The facility did not test staff with symptoms of COVID-19. -Staff used soiled cloth for catheter care and used a dropped alcohol wipe to disinfect the catheter of R7. Example 1 The CDC's COVID 19 website lists possible symptoms of COVID 19 which may include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Sore throat Congestion or runny nose New loss of taste or smell Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea The facility's policy titled Infection Prevention… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Jun 5, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to submit accurate data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandatory Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) for quarter 3 2023 (April 1-June 30), quarter 4 2023 (July 1-September 30), and quarter 1 2024 (October 1-December 31). This had the potential to affect all 40 residents. This is evidenced by: On 06/05/24 at 1:00 p.m., Surveyor interviewed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A about the low weekend staffing data that was triggered in the PBJ report for the third quarter 2023 (April 1-June 30), fourth quarter 2023 (July 1-September 30), and quarter 1 2024 (October 1-December 31). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 5, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of disease. This has the potential to affect all 40 residents. No surveillance log for staff infections. Staff did not apply gloves prior to entering rooms with residents on contact precautions. Precaution signs posted for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and Contact precautions for R34 No process for reporting residents with Methicillin-Resistant Organisms (MRDO) when transporting to other facilities. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 98 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 8, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Aug 6, 2025Standard2 findings
- Jun 5, 2024Standard10 findings
- Jun 28, 2023Standard10 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 23, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Mar 31, 2021Standard4 findings
- Sep 22, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Nov 7, 2019Complaint1 finding
Show the 14 earlier surveys
- Apr 11, 2019Standard6 findings
- Oct 16, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Sep 5, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Feb 9, 2018Standard and complaint4 findings
- Nov 6, 2017Complaint1 finding
- May 17, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Jan 12, 2017Standard9 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 21, 2015Standard20 findings · 3 harm
- Oct 16, 2015Complaint7 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 12, 2015Standard7 findings
- Dec 16, 2014Complaint7 findings
- Sep 25, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Dec 12, 2012—2 findings
- Dec 9, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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