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Wexner Heritage House

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1151 College Avenue, Mid East · Columbus, OH 4320999 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (30 vs median 8.0)

Bottom 25% in OH · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility is physically clean and well-located, the reports of high staff-to-patient ratios are concerning. Families should schedule a tour during off-peak hours to observe actual staff engagement and ask management specifically about their current staffing ratios and daily activity programs.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.71hrs
95%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.63hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

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 Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Franklin
12.9%

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 Facility7.7%
Better than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Franklin
23.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Franklin
17.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Better than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Franklin
15.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Franklin
14.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.6%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Franklin
19.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.7%
Better than Avg
Here
95.7%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Franklin
86.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.5%
Better than Avg
Here
92.5%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Franklin
79.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Franklin
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

29deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
23 complaint-triggered

Wexner Heritage House has faced 72 deficiencies across 10 surveys, with 23 triggered by family complaints, indicating persistent concerns. The most recurring problems involve infection control, medication management, and pressure ulcer care. Deficiencies in these critical areas appear repeatedly from 2019 through 2025, including recent complaints about pressure ulcer care in both June and October 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges despite reported corrections.

Dec 29, 2025Routine
20
0690Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Nov 10, 2025Complaint
2
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 23, 2025Complaint
4
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Jun 10, 2025Complaint
5
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 19, 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.

Dec 24, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wexner Heritage House

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Christian, ChrisW-2 Managing EmployeeMiu, GeorgeW-2 Managing EmployeeRosen, GaryW-2 Managing EmployeeChristian, ChrisOfficer / DirectorRosen, GaryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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