Ashley Healthcare Center
103 West Wallace Street, Ashley, MI 48806 · Gratiot County · (989) 847-2011
63 certified beds, about 53 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235532 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 25, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 29 health citations since February 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $70,904 in the last three years; the largest was $53,218, and the latest is dated August 13, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.25 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.82 of those hours.
50.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Pioneer Healthcare Management, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 29 health citations on file.
February 25, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document the code status for 1 resident (R18) of 1 resident reviewed for advance directives.
- D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the discharge needs were met for 1 resident (R23) of two residents reviewed for discharge concerns.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a patient centered care plan for pain and pressure ulcers for 1 Resident (R1) of 13 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders to treat and monitor health conditions for 1 Resident (R2) of 1 Resident reviewed for medical complaints.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to recognize, assess and respond to an acute change of condition for 1 (R29) resident of 2 residents reviewed for change of condition.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to thoroughly assess skin on admission, do ongoing assessments, implement an effective treatment plan, and prevent the worsening of pressure ulcers for 1 resident (R1) of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in the worsening of a pressure ulcer.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to assess, monitor and implement a respiratory care plan for 1 Resident (R1) on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to adequately treat 1 Resident (R1) for pain of 1 Resident reviewed for pain.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide laboratory services to meet the needs of one resident (R9) of one resident reviewed for laboratory services.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate, clear, and concise Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for 2 residents (R18, and R9) of 14 residents reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review, the facility failed to clean 1 resident's (R1) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine of 1 Resident on CPAP.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to operationalize the facility infection control policy to provide influenza and pneumococcal vaccines timely for two newly admitted Residents (R1 and R21) of six residents reviewed for immunizations.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to operationalize the facility infection control policy to provide Covid-19 vaccine timely for two newly admitted Residents (R1 and R21) of six residents reviewed for immunizations and failed to implement a process to track and monitor staff Covid-19 education and immunization status.
November 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2621833Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's (Resident #301) right to be free from physical abuse by a resident (Resident #300).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2621833Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy resulting in an allegation of physical abuse to go unreported with no investigation.
August 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #2579353. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were implemented for 1 resident (R203) of three residents reviewed for falls resulting in R203 falling from her raised bed to the floor and sustaining a fracture of her femur.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 1 resident (R203) of 7 residents reviewed.
July 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake # MI00153789 and #MI00152893 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide quality care to one of three residents reviewed (Resident #100) resulting in the delay of on-going assessments including pain assessments and providing adequate pain relief, the initiation of potential hip fracture mobility interventions, and emergency medical treatment, following a fall that resulted in a fractured hip.
January 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor for outdated medications and maintain proper storage of insulin in the facility medication room refrigerator, resulting in the storage of discontinued and outdated insulin and the potential for outdated medication to be administered to facility residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain proper infection control procedures in one room (room [ROOM NUMBER]) and for 3 of 6 residents ( R37, R48, and R52) in isolation for COVID-19, potentially affecting 14 of 51 residents, resulting in the potential for cross contamination and the spread of COVID-19.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one Resident (R206) was provided adequate, accessible hydration.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify the hospice service of a change in the plan of care for one resident (R206) after a fall and Care Plan changes had been implemented.
July 31, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1) ensure proper posting of Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) and Transmission Based Precaution (TBP) signage, 2) ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and 3) ensure prevention of contamination of treatment supplies and the treatment cart for 2 residents (Resident #33 and #394) of 3 residents reviewed for Transmission Based Precautions, resulting in the increased potential for cross-contamination, bacterial harborage and spread of infection throughout the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a clean environment for 1 Resident #29 (R29) of 14 residents reviewed for clean environment, resulting in a consistent offensive odor coming from R29's bathroom.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate health record for 1 resident (Resident #33) of 14 residents reviewed for accuracy of medical records, resulting in unclear documentation and the potential for miscommunication and an unclear picture of the resident's health care status.
February 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights and fluids were within reach for 2 residents (Resident #49 and Resident #12) out of 3 resident reviewed for accommodation of needs.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00139878, MI00139961, MI00141377, MI00142340. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse timely to the state agency and law enforcement for 6 of 6 residents, Resident #25, #35, #43, #52, #106, and #109 (R25, R35, R43, R52, R106 and R109) reviewed for timely reporting. This deficient practice resulted in allegations of abuse with injury and serious injury to go unreported to local law enforcement and uninvestigated.
- E Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a qualified Infection Preventionist was present to properly assess, implement, and manage the Infection Prevention and Control Plan during a COVID 19 outbreak.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake Number(s): MI00139878 Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to follow the facility to thoroughly investigation abuse for 1 of 6 residents, Resident #106, (R106) reviewed for abuse.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on February 25, 2026, 4 on January 9, 2025, 4 on July 31, 2024.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E 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.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- E 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.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | Fine | $17,686 |
| August 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 15 days from September 10, 2025 |
| February 15, 2024 | Fine | $53,218 |
| February 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 34 days from March 16, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.25 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.82 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.81 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.30 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.43 on weekdays and 2.81 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.11 in April to June 2025 to 3.25 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.25 | 0.82 | 3.43 | 2.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 53 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.24 | 0.88 | 3.41 | 2.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.17 | 0.77 | 3.34 | 2.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.11 | 0.59 | 3.26 | 2.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Michigan
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $19.03 | $18.35 to $21.59 | 43,290 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.47 | $29.83 to $35.52 | 10,880 |
| Registered nurses | $45.34 | $39.46 to $49.74 | 104,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.7 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 54.8 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.5 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ASHLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Pioneer Healthcare Management, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uddin, Fahim | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 08/01/2021 |
| Anderson, Russell | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2026 | |
| Stewart, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2026 | |
| Anderson, Russell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/12/2026 | |
| Stewart, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/12/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2026: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.81 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
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Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ashley Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ashley Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ashley Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 25, 2026. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Ashley Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $70,904 in the last three years.
- Does Ashley Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ashley Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers, and links the home to Pioneer Healthcare Management. Legal business name: ASHLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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