Ashton Memorial Living Center
700 North Second Street · Ashton, ID · 83420 · 2086527461
38 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
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 December 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
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 December 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
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 December 6, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135097 · certified since June 19, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.