Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 nursing homes in Columbus, OH using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OH
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Columbus, OH. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Columbus, OH. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Columbus, OH. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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.
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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. 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.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 55.7% 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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Westerwood
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #150 / 307
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #92 / 136
-1%
4.28
Facility 4.28
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #20 / 175
+26%+21%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #40 / 178
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #15 / 178
-61-
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 42
Rank #491 / 675
United Church Homes Management, Inc
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #95 / 172
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #55 / 172
66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #24 / 172
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Worthington Christian Village
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 75
Rank #248 / 307
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #98 / 136
-3%
6.00
Facility 6.00
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #6 / 175
+29%+69%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #24 / 178
5.5
Facility 5.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #138 / 178
-32A+
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 42
Rank #448 / 675
Lynn Borton
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #162 / 172
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #150 / 172
70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #11 / 172
365671
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #278 / 307
--
6.75
Facility 6.75
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #4 / 175
-26%+91%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #93 / 178
6.0
Facility 6.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #151 / 178
151-
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 42
Rank #22 / 675
Celia Conlon
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #132 / 172
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #76 / 172
78.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 78.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #5 / 172
365504
Willow Brook Christian Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 75
Rank #213 / 307
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #98 / 136
-3%
4.28
Facility 4.28
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #20 / 175
+93%+21%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #82 / 178
5.2
Facility 5.2
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #132 / 178
140-
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #503 / 675
Phil Barth
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #152 / 172
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #115 / 172
88.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 88.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #3 / 172
365988
Crown Pointe Care Center
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Columbus (Colonial Hills)
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 75
Rank #104 / 307
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #1 / 136
+20%
3.04
Facility 3.04
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #134 / 175
+5%-14%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #111 / 178
5.0
Facility 5.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #123 / 178
189A+
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 42
Rank #435 / 675
Amanda Meeks
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #66 / 172
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #74 / 172
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #106 / 172
365929
McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
SNF
Columbus (Far East)
124
Facility 124
OH AVG 75
Rank #36 / 307
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #54 / 136
+8%
3.35
Facility 3.35
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #97 / 175
+68%-5%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
38
Facility 38
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #128 / 178
5.4
Facility 5.4
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #137 / 178
2110-
46
Facility 46
OH AVG 42
Rank #300 / 675
Michael Fatica
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #8 / 172
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #12 / 172
48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #131 / 172
365195
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 75
Rank #154 / 307
39.7%
Facility 39.7%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #132 / 136
-52%
5.09
Facility 5.09
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #9 / 175
+14%+44%
$14.7k
Facility $14.7k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #137 / 178
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #64 / 178
3.7
Facility 3.7
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #69 / 178
229A+
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 42
Rank #62 / 675
Sydney Mcbride
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #153 / 172
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #147 / 172
65.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 65.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #31 / 172
365416
Columbus Alzheimer Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 75
Rank #70 / 307
97.2%
Facility 97.2%
OH AVG 82.4%
Rank #2 / 136
+18%
3.14
Facility 3.14
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #119 / 175
+24%-11%
$26.7k
Facility $26.7k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #146 / 178
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #111 / 178
5.8
Facility 5.8
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #147 / 178
296-
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #312 / 675
-
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #79 / 172
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #94 / 172
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #110 / 172
365839

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Columbus.

Westerwood

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231
Overview of Westerwood

Westerwood is located on Forest Hills Boulevard in Columbus. United Church Homes Management operates the 75-bed facility. It is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The campus combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents stay on one campus as their medical needs change. The area has a Walk Score of 26. This score indicates that transportation requires a vehicle.

Data shows an average stay of 43 days and an 85 percent occupancy rate. The facility provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital is 1.62 miles away. This distance is a factor for patients moving from the hospital to the facility.

Each resident receives 4 hours and 23 minutes of nursing care daily. Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 34 minutes of this time. Registered nurses provide 55 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 48 minutes. The facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy. These services support the transition from hospital care.

Services include a dining program and social activities. A resident council provides a way for people to give feedback. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Westerwood is a retirement community for different types of residents. It serves people in rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living. The on-site therapy and the nearby hospital define the facility’s role in medical recovery.

Contact Westerwood

Overview of Worthington Christian Village

Worthington Christian Village runs on a church-operated campus in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s been doing this for 40 years now, since 1985. It’s a 40-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, but it’s also more than that. Independent living apartments and cottages sit on the same grounds. Walk Score lands at 30, somewhat walkable, though you’re driving for most things out here.

Here’s the number that actually matters if you’re comparing nursing homes: total nursing care comes out to 5 hours and 41 minutes per resident, per day. That’s a meaningful figure; direct nursing hours per resident is one of the clearest signals of how much hands-on attention residents actually get. Rehabilitation services and skilled rehab round out the clinical side, all backed by staffing that runs 24 hours.

The average stay runs about 75 days, and occupancy sits at 80%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which covers most of the ways families end up paying for this kind of care. On the day-to-day side: 24-hour nursing supervision, meals and snacks in the dining room, a beauty salon and barber shop on-site, and worship services woven into campus life. Randall Richardson runs things as Executive Director.

What you end up with is a single campus that spans a real range, skilled nursing and rehab on one end, independent apartments and cottages on the other. For a family trying to plan for changing needs without changing addresses every few years, that continuum is the actual value proposition here, backed by nursing hours that hold up well against what “24-hour staffing” usually means in practice.

Contact Worthington Christian Village

Overview of Wesley Glen Retirement Community

A Walk Score of 81 is an outlier for a nursing home. Wesley Glen sits at 5155 N High St in Columbus’s Sharon Heights neighborhood, where most errands are on foot and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is 2.7 miles out. That walkability is one of the more distinctive facts about this 29-bed mid-rise community, which spans nursing home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care under one address.

The care range is wide for a facility this size. Studio and one-bedroom units are available. The minimum age is 55. Residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming, and the community is pet-friendly.

Occupancy sits at 76%, with 22 of 29 beds occupied, and the average length of stay is 33 days. Total nursing care runs 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day; registered nurses account for 1 hour and 9 minutes of that. State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Tom Widney serves as administrator.

What Wesley Glen offers is a broad care continuum in a compact, walkable setting on Columbus’s north side. For individuals who need nursing home, memory care, or hospice support and want a community that can accommodate shifting care needs over time, the range here covers most of it.

Contact Wesley Glen Retirement Community

Overview of Willow Brook Christian Home

At 94 days average length of stay and 85% occupancy, Willow Brook Christian Home sits in a clear middle range: longer than a short-stay rehab facility, shorter than a traditional long-term care placement. The 50-bed nursing home and assisted living community at 55 Lazelle Rd in Columbus’s Olentangy High Bluffs neighborhood is part of Willow Brook Christian Communities and operates in a faith-based context, 12 miles from the city center with Mount Carmel St. Ann’s about 3 miles out. The area is car-dependent (Walk Score 25).

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour and 19 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 35 minutes. Rehabilitation services are available on-site, and the facility runs a Transitional Living program. Mental health service workers are part of the staff mix, which is not universal in nursing home settings of this size. An active Resident Council meets regularly.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, infection control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Administrator Mary Jane Jordan and Director of Nursing Theresa Agyepong lead the clinical and operational side.

What shows is how Willow Brook Christian Home, a mid-sized faith-affiliated nursing home with a 3-month average stay and a staffing model that includes mental health support, is suited to individuals who need skilled nursing or post-acute care and whose families want access to all three major payment pathways.

Contact Willow Brook Christian Home

Overview of Crown Pointe Care Center

Crown Pointe Care Center offers the highest standard of quality living while maintaining and respecting individuality, independence, and privacy for their seniors. The nursing home is a modest environment that provides short-term rehabilitation services. Management prides its philosophical approach to senior care on delivering service based on the individual’s choices. Crowne Pointe has maintained high-quality living nursing and rehabilitation standards. 
Crown Pointe service is ensured to be a relaxing and convenient nursing home. Their 24/7 skilled care services focus on individualized treatments– physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They also offer respite care and memory care where both provide activities that stimulate their wellness; as well as hospice care that is delivered with dignity and respect while supporting the family of the resident.

Contact Crown Pointe Care Center

Overview of McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy and experience a vibrant lifestyle. The skilled nursing community focuses on subacute rehabilitation and long-term care. They consist of professional care staff who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of living. McNaughten Pointe is a community that strives to enrich the holistic wellness of all its residents in their journey to recovery. 
The nursing home offers a list of services such as memory care, respite care, hospice, ventilator management, long-term care, and rehabilitation that are delivered by a clinical team. The home has a registered nurse available 24/7, licensed therapists, and dieticians. Their 24/7 skilled care services focus on individualized treatments– physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Contact McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Peacefully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Columbus, OH, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Alongside cozy and purposely built studio to two-bedroom floor plans, exceptional care is provided 24/7 to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and basic utilities are also provided for residents’ convenience. This pet-friendly community creates the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

Contact Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Overview of Columbus Alzheimer Care Center

Columbus Alzheimer Care Center in the Olentangy Commons neighborhood is a 99-bed, one-story building at 700 Jasonway Ave that’s really dialed in on memory care, along with hospice, palliative, and respite care. They’re open 24/7, and they’re only about two miles from OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Just a heads up if you visit: the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, so while you can walk to grab a few things, you’ll mostly want a car.

The stats here tell a pretty clear story: with 98.6% occupancy and an average stay of 132 days, this isn’t the kind of place you go for a quick rehab stint. This is designed to be a long-term home for people dealing with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Everything from the secure outdoor courtyards to the activities they plan is built around that specific lifestyle.

Day-to-day care is a big focus. Residents get about 3 hours and 3 minutes of nursing attention daily, which is split up between nurse aides, RNs, and LPN/LVNs. They do offer short-term rehab services too, and there’s always someone on staff. You can choose between private or semi-private rooms, and they have perks like a hair salon and those secure courtyards I mentioned. They also make sure meals are chef-prepared with a focus on balanced nutrition.

They take Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re a family trying to figure out the right long-term move for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the Columbus area, this place is worth a look because they’ve really centered everything they do around the people living there.

Contact Columbus Alzheimer Care Center

Overview of Wesley Glen

Wesley Glen Retirement Community, situated in Columbus, Ohio, has everything you or your loved one needs. The senior home aims to enhance the quality of living for their memory care residents. Management and staff strive to be worthy of the trust that many families have placed in them. Wesley Glen ensures that aging is a seamless process for seniors– having them age with grace and fulfillment. 

The retirement home offers engaging memory care activities and programs, to name a few recreational, fitness, and entertainment programs available for residents to participate in. Residents who need assistance are guaranteed personalized services uniquely designed to meet their needs, especially those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, delivered by the professional nursing staff ready to supervise and guide their physicians whenever required.

Contact Wesley Glen

Overview of Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Columbus, Ohio, that provides nursing care and rehabilitation services. Located on Cleveland Avenue, the community has a single-story setting.

With a Walk Score of 70, the community’s surrounding area has good walkability, which allows residents to access amenities and services on foot. This is also convenient for visiting families.

To learn more about the Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s specific services, programs, staffing, amenities, and care options, families are advised to reach out directly to the community or conduct an in-person visit.

Contact Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

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  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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Environment & Accessibility 5%

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  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Columbus Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $4,165,145.26 (Ohio avg: $3,530,085.16)
  • Avg home costs: $5,379,450.30 (Ohio avg: $4,941,409.10)
  • Avg occupancy: 86.59% (Ohio avg: 82.02%)
  • Avg bed count: 104 (Ohio avg: 97)
  • Avg home revenue: $11,042,505.67 (Ohio avg: $9,346,875.86)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • WEST PARK CARE CENTER LLC: 87.88% occupancy, 99 beds, $8,845,691.00 home revenue, $3,224,168.00 payroll costs, $4,891,279.00 home costs.
  • WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP: 73.85% occupancy, 65 beds, $8,343,758.00 home revenue, $3,444,149.00 payroll costs, $4,846,747.00 home costs.
  • WHETSTONE CARE CENTER: 82.00% occupancy, 145 beds, $14,962,743.00 home revenue, $4,786,080.00 payroll costs, $6,643,855.00 home costs.
  • MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR: 88.89% occupancy, 126 beds, $15,269,637.00 home revenue, $7,043,477.00 payroll costs, $9,231,869.00 home costs.
  • MAJESTIC CARE OF COLUMBUS: 62.92% occupancy, 120 beds, $10,425,456.00 home revenue, $3,819,894.00 payroll costs, $7,105,930.00 home costs.
  • MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER: 98.33% occupancy, 72 beds, $7,853,764.00 home revenue, $4,444,983.00 payroll costs, $4,770,683.00 home costs.
  • BELLA TERRACE REAHAB & NURSING CENT: 92.71% occupancy, 97 beds, $9,137,151.00 home revenue, $2,793,418.00 payroll costs, $3,879,466.00 home costs.
  • GARDEN REHAB & HEALTH CARE AT VICTOR: 87.50% occupancy, 104 beds, $9,686,804.00 home revenue, $3,547,223.00 payroll costs, $6,298,510.00 home costs.
  • COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER: 95.60% occupancy, 100 beds, $10,843,055.00 home revenue, $3,597,189.00 payroll costs, $5,495,510.00 home costs.
  • CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER: 93.56% occupancy, 90 beds, $9,810,582.00 home revenue, $4,472,637.00 payroll costs, $3,682,852.00 home costs.
  • SCIOTO POINTE: 90.61% occupancy, 99 beds, $7,777,190.00 home revenue, $3,651,526.00 payroll costs, $3,157,613.00 home costs.
  • FOREST HILLS CENTER: 95.87% occupancy, 75 beds, $7,504,107.00 home revenue, $2,846,406.00 payroll costs, $4,010,992.00 home costs.
View Chart Data Table
MetricColumbusOhio
Avg payroll costs$4,165,145.26$3,530,085.16
Avg home costs$5,379,450.30$4,941,409.10
Avg occupancy86.59%82.02%
Avg bed count10497
Avg home revenue$11,042,505.67$9,346,875.86
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
WEST PARK CARE CENTER LLC87.88%99$8,845,691.00$3,224,168.00$4,891,279.003.73%16.48%79.79%
WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP73.85%65$8,343,758.00$3,444,149.00$4,846,747.0013.07%10.19%76.74%
WHETSTONE CARE CENTER82.00%145$14,962,743.00$4,786,080.00$6,643,855.008.43%19.44%72.13%
MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR88.89%126$15,269,637.00$7,043,477.00$9,231,869.0011.11%16.36%72.53%
MAJESTIC CARE OF COLUMBUS62.92%120$10,425,456.00$3,819,894.00$7,105,930.002.20%87.17%10.63%
MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER98.33%72$7,853,764.00$4,444,983.00$4,770,683.005.72%13.53%80.75%
BELLA TERRACE REAHAB & NURSING CENT92.71%97$9,137,151.00$2,793,418.00$3,879,466.003.46%89.06%7.48%
GARDEN REHAB & HEALTH CARE AT VICTOR87.50%104$9,686,804.00$3,547,223.00$6,298,510.003.12%39.28%57.60%
COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER95.60%100$10,843,055.00$3,597,189.00$5,495,510.003.05%65.47%31.48%
CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER93.56%90$9,810,582.00$4,472,637.00$3,682,852.004.52%18.94%76.54%
SCIOTO POINTE90.61%99$7,777,190.00$3,651,526.00$3,157,613.000.16%41.45%58.39%
FOREST HILLS CENTER95.87%75$7,504,107.00$2,846,406.00$4,010,992.003.13%21.98%74.89%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Columbus, OH

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Ohio Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 15 nursing homes in Columbus, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Columbus, OH?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Columbus, OH, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Columbus, OH?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.