Ashton, ID

Ashton Memorial Living Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

700 North Second Street, Ashton, ID

(208) 652-7461

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

38

Certified beds

Average residents

29

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-06-19

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.99

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.20

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.97

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.77

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
96.8%
1.3 pts better
93.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.2%
3.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
2.7%
0.8 pts better
3.3%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.5%
13.6%
6.1 pts better
11.4%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
5.4%
0.4 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.9%
16.2%
10.3 pts better
19.6%
13.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.3%
20.5%
10.2 pts better
16.7%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.0%
17.9%
11.9 pts better
16.3%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
16.7%
9.6 pts better
14.9%
7.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.9%
1.5%
1.4 pts worse
1.0%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.9%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.3%
22.6%
2.3 pts better
19.8%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
3.4%
3.4 pts better
5.1%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
90.2%
9.8 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-10 · Fire 2024-11-08

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-11-08 · Fire 2019-11-01

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-01 · Fire 2018-07-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-12-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

K928 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.

Corrected 2019-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-07-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2017-11-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-07-12

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2017-11-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-08

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2019-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2019-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2019-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2019-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-01

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-12-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Blanchard, Garth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-09-21
Burton, Devin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-09-22
Davidson, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-09-21
Lenz, Kristin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-02-05
Schwab, Sarah

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-02-11
Shuldberg, Shon

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-10-01
Stronks, Jan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-02-05

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