The Meadows at Ashland
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based on 19 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5)
- High staff turnover (65%)
- High RN turnover (78%)
Bottom 25% in NE · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in AVID HEALTHCARE GROUP chain
What this means for your family
While some families report excellent, compassionate care for long-term residents, the facility is currently struggling with significant administrative and communication issues. Before choosing this facility, we strongly recommend that you verify their current billing practices and observe the cleanliness of the common areas firsthand, as recent reports indicate these are areas of concern.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews on Google“The Meadows at Ashland receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate and attentive care provided to long-term residents, while others report severe issues regarding cleanliness, communication, and administrative transparency. Critical concerns include reports of poor hygiene, financial billing disputes, and difficulty reaching staff by phone. Prospective families should weigh the positive experiences of long-term care against the significant complaints regarding facility management and responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Supportive environment for long-term residents
- Friendly and helpful bedside care
Concerns
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and hygiene issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 20 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate and attentive the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of bedside care remains consistent for every resident?
- 2How does the administration keep families updated on a resident's health and well-being to ensure we are always in the loop?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the facility remains exceptionally clean and hygienic for the residents?
- 4Can you walk us through the process for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the night?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
- 6With the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the facility taken to address past deficiencies and improve overall care standards?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff here is absolutely AMAZING. I couldn't ask for nicer, more compassionate, empathic and attentive nurses and aides.”
“Therapy is the absolute worst. They refused to update and communicate with family or call back. They lie about plans, therapy times, and intentions and overall goals for residents.”
“The whole place smells like a hot dirty diaper.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
The Meadows at Ashland has faced recurring safety concerns, with families filing multiple complaints about accident hazards and supervision issues occurring three times between 2023-2025. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems, electrical equipment maintenance, and infection control across surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated safety violations suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent protective measures for residents.
Jul 22, 2025Routine8
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
May 14, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 16, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 5, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 17, 2024Routine15
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 17, 2024Complaint2
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Mar 5, 2025
64-day denial
Payment Denial
Sep 12, 2023
3-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Meadows at Ashland
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Avid Healthcare Group
11 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.5/5 · Rank 5 of 10 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ne 11 Holdings Opco LLC
Owner · Organization
Brass Ne Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Bsd Beis Health Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Copper Ne Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Douro Valley Investment, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gold Ne Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Ne Snf Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sf 4140 Olde Washington Boulevard Real Property LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Silver Ne Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Tulip Investments Ne LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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