Ashton Memorial Living Center
Ashton, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135097) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 652-7461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ashton Memorial Living Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Ashton Memorial Living Center reports 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4 percent.
Ashton Memorial Living Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Ashton Memorial Living Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ashton, Fremont County, Idaho, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 19, 1985. The facility maintains 38 certified beds with an average daily resident count of 25.7, indicating a small, community-scale operation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ashton Memorial Living Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.65 per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the available data for Ashton Memorial Living Center.
No chain affiliation data was provided, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published on CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ashton Memorial Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day, with 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 52.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ashton Memorial Living Center has 38 certified beds with an average of 25.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 19, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale, which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2086527461 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2086527461 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135097?state=ID.
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.