Ashton Memorial Living Center
Nursing Home · Ashton, ID
CMS certification number135097
Contact & location
700 North Second StreetAshton, ID 83420
Fremont County
- Phone
- (208) 652-7461
- ZIP code
- 83420 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 38
- Residents per day
- 25.7 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ashton Memorial INC
- Medicare certified since
- June 19, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.65 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.14 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.25 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.26 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.11 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.4 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 30.0 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-08 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2019-11-01 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
| 2019-11-01 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nielsen, Suzanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Packer, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shuldberg, Shon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blanchard, Garth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davidson, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nielsen, Suzanne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Packer, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shuldberg, Shon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ashton Memorial Living Center?
Ashton Memorial Living Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Idaho.
How many beds does Ashton Memorial Living Center have?
It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has Ashton Memorial Living Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ashton Memorial Living Center?
(208) 652-7461. The facility is located at 700 North Second Street, Ashton, ID 83420.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.