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Crystal Care Center Of Ashland

Ashland, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366239) · 72 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.15★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,686
Phone: (419) 281-9595 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Crystal Care Center Of Ashland has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.

Crystal Care Center Of Ashland reports total nurse staffing of 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.

Crystal Care Center Of Ashland has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,686.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Crystal Care Center O… Crystal Care Center O…: 1★ 1★ OH average OH average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Embassy Healthcare chain avg Embassy Healthcare chain avg: 2.4★ 2.4★

About this facility

Crystal Care Center Of Ashland is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ashland, Ohio, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. It has been certified since June 2002 and holds 72 certified beds, with an average of 61 residents. The facility is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.93, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,686.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.

CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The facility has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 55.9%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,686.00, with no payment denials on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 72 certified beds and an average of 61 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since June 18, 2002.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively on those components.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4192819595 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 4192819595 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366239?state=OH.

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.