Nursing home · Top rated by CMS
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)
717 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map
Non profit - Corporation · Part of Ohio Living Communities (11 facilities) · 35 certified beds
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.48 hours per resident per day, above the Ohio average of 3.72. Its most recent inspection on May 29, 2025 cited 10 deficiencies.
- 1 fine totaling $14,680In CMS records: 1 total penalty.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) 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) | 5.48 | 3.72 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.52 | 0.63 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.80 | 2.14 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.8% | 49.8% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 10.0 | 10.2 | 9.5 | below 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.
Penalties in CMS records: 1 fine totaling $14,680, 1 total penalty.
What inspectors found at Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
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.
Administration Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 2, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Minimal
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 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
- 717 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215 - CMS certification #
- 365416
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 35
- Avg residents/day
- 31.6
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1979-04-13
- Chain
- Ohio Living Communities (11 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Ohio Living Communities
Ohio Living Communities operates 11 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Ohio Living Communities facilities →
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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
- Ohio State University State Health System, Columbus. 1.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce, Columbus. 0.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Summit Orthopaedic Home Care, Grandview Heights. 0.8 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Pharmacy. 0.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 43215 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Medical Care Greater Columbus Regional Dialysis, Columbus, 0.9 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Grant Park, Columbus, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Davita Columbus Downtown Dialysis, Columbus, 1.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 21 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 43215.
Mount Carmel Hospice, office in Columbus, 1.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Nationwide Children'S Hospital Homecare, office in Columbus, 1.6 miles away, straight line
Zusman Community Hospice, office in Columbus, 4.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Pai Participant 1 LLC, Columbus. 1.0 mile 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 high, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake very 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: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| 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 |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) a good nursing home?
CMS gives Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) staffed?
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) reports 5.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Ohio average of 3.72.
Has Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 10 deficiencies.
How many beds does Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) have?
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) is certified for 35 beds.