Nursing home
Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1520 Hawthorne Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203 · Map
For profit - Corporation · 96 certified beds
Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.72. Its most recent inspection on Jul 2, 2025 cited 29 deficiencies.
- 3 fines totaling $126,060In CMS records: 5 total penalties, 2 Medicare payment denials.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compares
This facility vs. the Ohio and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Ohio avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.28 | 3.72 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.20 | 0.63 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.85 | 2.14 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.1% | 49.8% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 29.0 | 10.2 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the January 29, 2026 inspection was corrected by February 17, 2026
Penalties in CMS records: 3 fines totaling $126,060, 5 total penalties, 2 Medicare payment denials.
What inspectors found at Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 1520 Hawthorne Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203 - CMS certification #
- 366207
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 96
- Avg residents/day
- 84.8
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 2000-12-19
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Grant Medical Center, Columbus. 1.7 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 2 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Mohun Health Care Center, Columbus. 1.7 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- United Home Health Services, Columbus. 0.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Equitas Health Pharmacy. 1.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 43203 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc - Clayton Taylor, Columbus, 0.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Kidney Center Of Columbus East, Columbus, 1.0 mile away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Nationwide Childrens Hospital - Dialysis, Columbus, 1.6 miles away, straight line - Hospice
- 14 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 43203.
Zusman Community Hospice, office in Columbus, 2.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Mount Carmel Hospice, office in Columbus, 3.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Gentiva I, office in Columbus, 5.8 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Ohiohealth Corporation, Columbus. 1.7 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a good nursing home?
CMS gives Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center staffed?
Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Ohio average of 3.72.
Has Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 29 deficiencies.
How many beds does Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is certified for 96 beds.