Westerwood Rehabilitation
5757 Ponderosa Drive · Columbus, OH · 43231 · 6148908282
75 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: United Church Homes Part of a CCRC
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
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 | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 11, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 11, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365399 · certified since November 3, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.