ElderGrade
A

92/100

Excellent

Westerwood Rehabilitation

5757 Ponderosa Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 57 in Franklin County (614) 890-8282
Certified beds
75
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.87 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.32 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.87 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.88 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Feb 12, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0636

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0842

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 30, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of UNITED CHURCH HOMES, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CHANAK, LAURA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ELEY, AUBREY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CHANAK, LAURA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ELEY, AUBREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
UNITED CHURCH HOMES MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ELEY, AUBREY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Westerwood Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Westerwood Rehabilitation? +

Westerwood Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of A (92 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Westerwood Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 4.32 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Westerwood Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Westerwood Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Westerwood Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.