The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills
The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills is a continuum of care community located at 7780 Olentangy River Road in Columbus, Ohio. The mid-rise building provides a single-campus residential setting combining independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
The property features senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a specialized therapy pool, a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, a library, an internal courtyard garden, a hair salon, and a cafe bistro social space. Property operations supply concierge assistance, routine housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled local transportation.
For building infection control, the facility utilizes an air ionization purification system. The campus is pet-friendly and sits in an area with a walk score of 31, indicating a car-dependent neighborhood where the majority of errands require a vehicle.
Prospective representatives can contact the Olentangy River Road business office directly to confirm current apartment vacancies, request floor plans, or review the internal transition protocols across care levels.
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7780 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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| Bickford of Upper Arlington | AL MC | Columbus (River Ridge) | 75
Facility
75
OH AVG
101
Rank
#193 / 298 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
OH AVG
41
Rank
#163 / 424 | Private Rooms | A+ | Molly Britt | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.3
Rank
#89 / 247 | 19
Facility
19
OH AVG
6
Rank
#232 / 239 |
| Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Harrison West) | 78
Facility
78
OH AVG
101
Rank
#189 / 298 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OH AVG
41
Rank
#44 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | Caitlin Distel | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.3
Rank
#164 / 247 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 239 |
| Worthington Christian Village | AL IL NH SNF | Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs) | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
101
Rank
#227 / 298 | No |
30
Facility
30
OH AVG
41
Rank
#272 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Tara Arnett | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.3
Rank
#125 / 247 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 239 |
| Ashford on Broad | AL IL RC | Columbus (Whitehall) | 165
Facility
165
OH AVG
101
Rank
#30 / 298 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
OH AVG
41
Rank
#237 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Donna Moening | - | 11
Facility
11
OH AVG
6
Rank
#199 / 239 |
| The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills | AL IL MC | Columbus | - | Yes |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
41
Rank
#261 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OH assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Ohio
The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.




