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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Westerwood Rehabilitation

(614) 890-8282

About Westerwood Rehabilitation

WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION is a for profit - corporation nursing home in COLUMBUS, OH with 75 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

75 residents

Location

Columbus, OH

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

5757 PONDEROSA DRIVE, Columbus, Ohio 43231

(614) 890-8282

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 19 minutes with each resident a day, above the Ohio average of 3 hours 41 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Westerwood Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 19 minutesAbove the Ohio average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day52 minutesAbove the Ohio average
Nursing staff who left in the past year31%Below the Ohio average

Inspections

17 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

February 12, 2026 · Standard inspection · 7 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 19, 2026

May 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 2, 2025
May 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 7, 2024
April 4, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 1, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 1, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2024
  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 1, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2024
January 11, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024
December 6, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Friendship Village of Columbus Ohio Inc
Medicare-certified beds
75
Average residents per day
61
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 3, 1978
Part of a chain
United Church Homes, 9 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
365399

Location

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5757 PONDEROSA DRIVEColumbus, OH 43231

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Questions about Westerwood Rehabilitation

How did Westerwood Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 12, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies. The Ohio average is 10.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Westerwood Rehabilitation?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 19 minutes with each resident per day, including 52 minutes from registered nurses. 31% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Westerwood Rehabilitation been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Westerwood Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Columbus Skilled Nursing in Ohio Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026