Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbus, OH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbus, OH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Ohio Living Westminster, Thurber in Columbus, OH, keeps independent living and assisted living, and its list extends to memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent residents maintain privacy, relying on community services, without hands-on daily care. In assisted living, staff assist residents with bathing, dressing, and managing medications.

Here, memory care is designed as a secured, supervised environment intended for residents who may wander. Licensed nurses are available around the clock in skilled nursing and the nursing home. Since all levels belong to a single community, needs can increase without necessitating a relocation.

A total of 73 beds are available in studios and layouts with one, two, or three bedrooms, accommodating both a single resident and a larger household. Nursing comes to 4 hours and 40 minutes for each resident daily. Medicare covers a brief skilled stay after a hospital discharge, Medicaid assists qualified residents, and private pay involves the resident or their family making direct payments.

With a Walk Score of 71, the area is very walkable, allowing most errands to be completed on foot, even for residents without car keys. A garden and a swimming pool are on the property, and pets are permitted, allowing a resident to continue living with one. The community also has a fitness center, library, bar, live entertainment, and movie nights. Respite care gives temporary stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Caitlin Distel occupies the role of administrator.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 7.5% Below OH avg. ▼ 7.5% Below OH avg.OH average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.8% Below OH avg. ▼ 28.8% Below OH avg.OH average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 63.4% Above OH avg. ▲ 63.4% Above OH avg.OH average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 10.4% Above OH avg. ▲ 10.4% Above OH avg.OH average: 4.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 34% · OH 3h 29mThis facility: 4h 40m per resident per day, 34% above the Ohio average of 3h 29m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #12 / 176Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 176 Ohio facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 40m

Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +156% above Ohio average

1 of 6 metrics below Ohio average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant2926555,62091100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse141152,90891100%8.5
Registered Nurse140142,76691100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4116470%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0447367987%3.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015026774%7.5
Administrator1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Aide0333776470%5.9
Nurse Aide in Training2022482325%9.2
Dental Services Staff1012102629%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221677077%2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0441534752%3.1
Qualified Social Worker0331426167%2.3
Dietitian1011246268%2
Occupational Therapy Aide011471112%4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant022261213%2.1
Medical Director011233%0.8
55 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
14 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 70%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #114 / 194Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 114th out of 194 nursing homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #21 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 21st out of 231 nursing homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
71 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
32

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
118 days
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyFranklin
CMS Certification Number365416

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber is administered by Caitlin Distel.

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council
Safety FeaturesEmergency call system and 24-hour on-site caregiving staff.

Leadership

Director of NursingSamantha Patrick

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Palliative Medicine

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Concierge
Housekeeping
Transportation
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Fax(614) 228-8898

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Swimming Pool
Garden
Bar
Activities
Live Entertainment
Movie Nights

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Contact Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Two inspection records, one home. Ohio inspects it under state rules; CMS inspects its nursing-home beds under federal rules.

Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (83% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 16.0 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 6).↓ 83% better

Resident satisfaction survey results

Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.

Average score

89 / 100

2025 – 2026 Period

Based on 25 completed resident interviews out of 48 eligible residents, collected August 2025 through January 2026. Ohio has not yet published statewide averages for this survey.

Care and services

92 / 100

Environment

97 / 100

Moving in

74 / 100

Facility culture

91 / 100

Caregivers

89 / 100

Spending time

85 / 100

Meals and dining

88 / 100
Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2019 · 7 years of data · Last health inspection May 2026

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections
5 ↓ 22% · OH 6.4This facility: 5, 22% below the Ohio average of 6.4 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
26 Rank #85 / 176Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 85th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Ohio for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio State average, with a ranking across all 176 OH facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 17% · OH 31.2This facility: 26, 17% below the Ohio average of 31.2 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
5.2 Rank #123 / 176Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 123rd out of 176 nursing homes we track in Ohio for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 176 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 7% · OH 4.85This facility: 5.2, 7% above the Ohio average of 4.85 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 26 of 26 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 26 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · OH 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Ohio average of 0.3 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · OH 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below the Ohio average of 0.9 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
25 ↓ 15% · OH 29.4This facility: 25, 15% below the Ohio average of 29.4 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
1 ↑ 67% · OH 0.6This facility: 1, 67% above the Ohio average of 0.6 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 07, 2026 · 6 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Pharmacy Services, 7 of 26 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 07, 2026 6 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
May 29, 2025 10 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Jan 02, 2025 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Environmental minor citation Corrected
May 31, 2022 5 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Aug 01, 2019 3 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 26 citations
Pharmacy Services 7 deficiencies (27%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 5 deficiencies (19%)
Quality of Life & Care 3 deficiencies (12%)
Nutrition & Dietary 3 deficiencies (12%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (8%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 2 deficiencies (8%)
Resident Rights 1 deficiency (4%)
Administration 1 deficiency (4%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (4%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (4%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 OH avg $71KOhio average: $71,095. Average among the 334 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 OH avg 1.56Ohio average: 1.56. Average among the 334 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 OH avg 0.53Ohio average: 0.53. Average among the 334 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Ohio average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 6% · OH 4.7This facility: 5.0, 6% above the OH average of 4.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 107% · OH 2.4This facility: 5.0, 107% above the OH average of 2.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 7.2 Score · lower is better ↑ 58% · OH 4.6This facility: 7.2, 58% above the OH average of 4.6 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 7.2 Score · lower is better ↓ 31% · OH 10.5This facility: 7.2, 31% below the OH average of 10.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 4 better, 6 worse, 1 near OH average

8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 2 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending June 2025, compared with 174 Ohio nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Jun 2025

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−9.8% operating margin

+15.3 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends more on payroll than most Ohio homes

57.9% payroll share of revenue

OH average 54.7%Rank #47 / 174Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 174 nursing homes we track in Ohio for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll fell $0.1M while revenue rose $0.4M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
29 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 2 · 7%
Medicaid 9 · 31%
Private pay & other 18 · 62%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 29 days Medicaid 5 years Private pay & other 3 - 4 months

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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56
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OH AVG 93
Rank #145 / 194
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3.28
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OH AVG 3.48
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$0
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16
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57
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34
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OH AVG 93
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5.0
Facility 5.0
OH AVG 4.9
Rank #111 / 176
147-
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #171 / 231
Phil Barth
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG $10.5M
Rank #147 / 174
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG $5.6M
Rank #116 / 174
76.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 76.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG 54.7%
Rank #4 / 174
365988
Crown Pointe Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Columbus (Colonial Hills)
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 93
Rank #99 / 194
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
OH AVG 85%
Rank #21 / 113
+11%
3.06
Facility 3.06
OH AVG 3.48
Rank #128 / 176
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +18%-12%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $80.0k
Rank #1 / 176
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 31.2
Rank #113 / 176
5.8
Facility 5.8
OH AVG 4.9
Rank #137 / 176
-85A+
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 42
Rank #148 / 231
Amanda Meeks
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG $10.5M
Rank #57 / 174
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG $5.6M
Rank #82 / 174
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG 54.7%
Rank #138 / 174
365929
Westerwood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 93
Rank #119 / 194
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
OH AVG 85%
Rank #62 / 113
+1%
4.02
Facility 4.02
OH AVG 3.48
Rank #33 / 176
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +11%+15%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $80.0k
Rank #1 / 176
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 31.2
Rank #55 / 176
2.7
Facility 2.7
OH AVG 4.9
Rank #23 / 176
-64-
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 42
Rank #168 / 231
United Church Homes Management, Inc
$8.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG $10.5M
Rank #105 / 174
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG $5.6M
Rank #74 / 174
66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG 54.7%
Rank #18 / 174
365399
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 93
Rank #114 / 194
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4.67
Facility 4.67
OH AVG 3.48
Rank #12 / 176
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +30%+34%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $80.0k
Rank #1 / 176
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 31.2
Rank #85 / 176
5.2
Facility 5.2
OH AVG 4.9
Rank #123 / 176
-32A+
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 42
Rank #21 / 231
Sydney Mcbride
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG $10.5M
Rank #152 / 174
$2.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG $5.6M
Rank #153 / 174
57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG 54.7%
Rank #47 / 174
365416

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Ohio

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber is in Columbus, Ohio. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General
Adults age 21+ meeting Medicaid financial and care-need requirements who live in an Ohio Department of Aging-certified assisted-living facility.
OH specifics
Medicaid assisted-living services require financial and care eligibility; room and board are a separate resident responsibility.

What it provides

  • Pays for covered care in an approved assisted-living facility; participants remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
OH specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

PASSPORT Waiver

PASSPORT Waiver

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ who meet Medicaid financial eligibility and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements and seek care at home.
OH specifics
PASSPORT is a Medicaid waiver supporting eligible older Ohioans at home or in community settings instead of nursing facilities.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community-based services; including personal-care assistance; through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Caregiver support through the Ohio aging network and local providers; funded under the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
OH specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
OH specifics
Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services effective April 6, 2026.

What it provides

  • Federally funded assistance with eligible household energy bills.
Homeowner tax relief

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption

Income limit
2026 application · $41,000 in qualifying total 2025 income, subject to grandfathering and special-category exceptions; state and county guidance governs income calculation.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying Ohio homeowners age 65+ or with permanent and total disability; the property must be the principal home and applicable income requirements must be met.
OH specifics
For tax year 2026 the standard exemption shields up to $29,700 of home value; it is not a $29,700 tax refund.

What it provides

  • Tax savings equal the applicable local taxes on exempt home value.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber in?
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber is in the Harrison West neighborhood of Columbus.
02 Who is the Director of Nursing at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber?
Samantha Patrick is the Director of Nursing at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber.
03 Is Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber in a walkable area?
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber?
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber's occupancy is 39.3%.
05 Are pets allowed at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber?
Yes, Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber?
The team at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber can be reached at CDISTEL@OHIOLIVING.ORG.
07 Does Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber is registered as a non-profit in OH.