Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise homelike, resort-style atmosphere. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Willow Ridge is highly regarded for its warm, resort-like environment and strong focus on resident community and engagement. Because all available reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should schedule a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand to ensure it aligns with their specific care needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Willow Ridge is consistently praised for its homelike, resort-style atmosphere and high-quality, attentive nursing care. Families highlight the facility's focus on community through communal dining, music, and gardening, noting that residents feel comfortable and well-supported in the Mennonite tradition.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Homelike, resort-style atmosphere
- Attentive and friendly nursing staff
- Engaging community activities and traditions
- High-quality, made-to-order dining
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility maintaining such a high 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that personalized attention remains consistent throughout the day for each of the 20 residents?
- 2I noticed the community has a wonderful reputation for its resort-style atmosphere and made-to-order dining; how do you incorporate resident preferences into the daily menu planning?
- 3Given the recent health inspection reports, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to address the identified deficiencies and ensure the highest standard of care?
- 4The activities and traditions mentioned by families sound very engaging; could you walk me through what a typical social calendar looks like for a resident here?
- 5Since the facility is smaller with only 20 residents, how does the nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent care needs or emergencies?
- 6I appreciate that the community engages with families online; how do you typically prefer to communicate with families regarding updates on their loved one's health or well-being?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Mother is here and says, better than a five star resort," and the care continues as other reviews for the past years. Breakfast at the counter, made to order.”
“Very friendly staff, homelike setting, beautiful atmosphere, the new way to care for our elderly.”
“Elderly Mother here and great environment & Shabbaz type nursing care.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN 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 · 14 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows persistent patterns across multiple surveys, with recurring issues in fire safety, care planning, and medication management appearing in all three inspections from 2019 to 2024. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the repeated violations in critical areas like sprinkler systems, care plan development, and infection control suggest ongoing compliance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Jul 11, 2024Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 25, 2022Routine10
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
May 2, 2019Routine11
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Brethren Retirement Community
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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