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Westerwood Rehabilitation
5757 Ponderosa Drive, Columbus, OH 43231
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 75 beds, Westerwood Rehabilitation serves Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Franklin Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 38 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.3 | 48.7 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 46.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $13,870 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (57 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Feb 2026, 4 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Apr 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 May 2022 |
| 7 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.8%, RNs 14.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.0% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Friendship Village Of Columbus Ohio Inc. Chain: United Church Homes (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Church Homes Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Franklin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Hilliard | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25.3 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Highbanks Care Center | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 28.6 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Columbus LLC | Columbus | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 20.0 | $111K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Mohun Health Care Center | Columbus | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16.7 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Robert A Barnes Center | Reynoldsburg | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 84.0 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Trueman Pointe Care Center | Hilliard | 72 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Wesley Glen Health Services Corp | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Wesley Woods At New Albany | New Albany | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 75.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
All 57 facilities in Franklin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Westerwood Rehabilitation been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Westerwood Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Westerwood Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Westerwood Rehabilitation?
It is part of the United Church Homes chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Church Homes Management, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Westerwood Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.