Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 140 N State Street, Westerville, OH 43081
- CCN
- 365933
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day
- 60
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $140,849 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Franklin County median | Ohio median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 57 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Ohio median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Dec 2025 | 10 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Sep 2023 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 45 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 45 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2024 | Fine | $140,849 | |
| 3 May 2024 | Payment denial | 54 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Ohio median | Ohio average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.18 | 3.60 | 3.69 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.02 | 3.20 | 3.28 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 64.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
- 48.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Edgewood Manor of Westerville LLC
- Chain
- Northwood Healthcare Group (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | 18 Sep 2017 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Franklin County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville Post Acute | Westerville | 1 of 5 | 23 | $315,699 | 30 Jun 2025 | |
| Westerwood Rehabilitation | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Inniswood Health and Rehabilitation | Westerville | 1 of 5 | 12 | $169,562 | 1 Jul 2025 | |
| Forest Hills Center | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 39 | $0 | 1 May 2025 | |
| The Laurels of Walden Park | Columbus | 1 of 5 | 20 | $114,649 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Highbanks Care Center | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Willow Brook Christian Home | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Worthington Christian Village | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 6 | $13,870 | 27 Jan 2026 | |
| Laurels of Norworth The | Worthington | 1 of 5 | 17 | $51,871 | 19 Feb 2025 | |
| Laurels of Worthington, The | Worthington | 3 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 4 Nov 2024 | |
| Otterbein New Albany | New Albany | 2 of 5 | 11 | $23,980 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| The Laurels of GahannaSpecial Focus candidate | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 38 | $394,237 | 3 Jun 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (CCN 365933). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/buckeye-terrace-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-westerville-oh-365933/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Sep 2023.
- Who operates Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Northwood Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names Northwood Healthcare Group LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.