Good Shepherd The
Nursing Home Facility
622 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
Good Shepherd The is a senior care community located in Ashland, OH. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ashland area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (419) 289-3523.
With 125 beds, Good Shepherd The is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ashland average about 88 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ashland average about 3.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2024 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ashland average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Ashland County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Good Shepherd The. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Shepherd The offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 125
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection July 2024
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