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Westerwood Rehabilitation

5757 Ponderosa Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

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Non profit - Corporation · 75 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid

Top Rated Facility
5
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★★

Westerwood Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, above the Ohio average of 3.72. Its most recent inspection on Apr 4, 2024 cited 6 deficiencies.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5

How Westerwood Rehabilitation 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.

MetricThis facilityOhio avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)4.303.723.89above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.920.630.68above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)2.602.142.34above avg
Nursing staff turnover37.2%49.8%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection6.010.29.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

4.30
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.92
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.79
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.60
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.84
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
37.2%
Registered Nurses
30.8%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Apr 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
6
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Westerwood Rehabilitation

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
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 30, 2025
  • 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 · May 21, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Apr 4, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Apr 4, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 4, 2024

About This Facility

Address

5757 Ponderosa Drive
Columbus, OH 43231

CMS Certification #

365399

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

75

Avg Residents/Day

61.9

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1978-11-03

Setting

Urban

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Westerwood Rehabilitation an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Westerwood Rehabilitation reports 4.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Ohio average of 3.72.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 6 deficiencies.

Westerwood Rehabilitation is certified for 75 beds.

Admissions at Westerwood Rehabilitation

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (614) 890-8282. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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