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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Good Shepherd the

(419) 289-3523

About Good Shepherd the

Good Shepherd The provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Ashland, Ohio residents who need specialized medical care and recovery support. Our team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate nursing.

Community at a glance

Capacity

125 residents

Location

Ashland, OH

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

622 CENTER ST, Ashland, Ohio 44805

(419) 289-3523

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • The most recent standard inspection is more than two years old, so these results may not reflect the home today.

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 18, 2024, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 44 minutes with each resident a day, above the Ohio average of 3 hours 41 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Good Shepherd the in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 44 minutesAbove the Ohio average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day59 minutesAbove the Ohio average
Nursing staff who left in the past year31%Below the Ohio average

Inspections

8 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 18, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 16, 2024

November 27, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Nov 24, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Good Shepherd Home for the Aged
Medicare-certified beds
125
Average residents per day
113
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
365093

Location

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622 CENTER STAshland, OH 44805

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Questions about Good Shepherd the

How did Good Shepherd the do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on July 18, 2024 and cited 7 health deficiencies. The Ohio average is 10.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Shepherd the?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 44 minutes with each resident per day, including 59 minutes from registered nurses. 31% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Good Shepherd the been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Good Shepherd the in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Ashland Skilled Nursing in Ohio Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026