Woodland Oaks
1820 Oakview Road, Ashland, KY 41101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Woodland Oaks Compares
Woodland Oaks is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ashland, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ashland, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (25% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Woodland Oaks
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Woodland Oaks with other nursing homes in Ashland.
How is Woodland Oaks addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Woodland Oaks doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Woodland Oaks keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Woodland Oaks maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Woodland Oaks?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Woodland Oaks lag behind other Ashland options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Ashland
Ashland sits in Boyd County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,197 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,019
- Median home value
- $110,000
Demographics for Boyd County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ashland.
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