Ashland Health Services
Ashland, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525386) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 682-3468 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ashland Health Services has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Wisconsin's state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ashland Health Services reports total nurse staffing of about 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
Ashland Health Services has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ashland Health Services is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Ashland, Wisconsin, first approved for certification on May 1, 1985. The facility is certified for 117 beds, with an average daily census of 37.6 residents. It operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ashland Health Services holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 2 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.6 per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%. CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, no total fine dollar amount, and no payment denials.
Ashland Health Services is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ashland Health Services has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Wisconsin's state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 46.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 117 beds and has an average daily census of 37.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7156823468 or verify on Medicare Care Compare at the listed URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or facility-condition details; contact the facility at 7156823468 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525386?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.