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Westerwood Rehabilitation

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

5757 Ponderosa Drive, Northland · Columbus, OH 4323175 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Westerwood Rehabilitation appears to be a strong choice for families seeking compassionate care, particularly for residents with memory-related conditions. Because the available feedback is limited, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking specifically about their daily activity programs to ensure they align with your loved one's needs.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.91hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.27hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Franklin
25.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.3%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Franklin
20.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Franklin
7.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.1%
Better than Avg
Here
4.1%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Franklin
6.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Franklin
20.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.6%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Franklin
10.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.9%
Better than Avg
Here
95.9%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Franklin
76.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Better than Avg
Here
96.6%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Franklin
80.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Franklin
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
7 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints triggering multiple inspections, with recurring issues in treatment and care quality, infection control, and safety hazards. The facility shows a pattern of deficiencies across quality of life, dietary services, and building safety that appear to recur despite corrections being reported.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
10
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

May 30, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

May 21, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 4, 2024Routine
5
0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Apr 4, 2024Complaint
2
0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 11, 2024Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Westerwood Rehabilitation

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

United Church Homes

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Chanak, LauraW-2 Managing EmployeeEley, AubreyW-2 Managing EmployeeChanak, LauraOfficer / DirectorEley, AubreyOfficer / DirectorUnited Church Homes Management, INC.Manager
Source: Medicare provider data

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