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Best Nursing Homes in Westerville, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Westerville, OH using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OH
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Westerville, OH our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Westerville, OH.
5 homes
Other senior care options in Westerville:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living
Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westerville, 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: 2.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westerville, 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: 3.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westerville, 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 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. 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.
The Landings of Westerville ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
W. Westerville
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 75
Rank #42 / 307
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #26 / 136
+13%
2.88
Facility 2.88
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #145 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +16%-19%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #13 / 178
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #15 / 178
1112-
28
Facility 28
OH AVG 42
Rank #467 / 675
Josie Woosley
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #10 / 172
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #11 / 172
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #119 / 172
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Highbanks Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Columbus
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 75
Rank #188 / 307
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #32 / 136
+12%
3.22
Facility 3.22
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #108 / 175
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +31%-9%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #52 / 178
5.0
Facility 5.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #123 / 178
-52-
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 42
Rank #179 / 675
Zallaca Romero
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #144 / 172
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #145 / 172
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #95 / 172
366303
Forest Hills Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Columbus
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #150 / 307
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
OH AVG 82.4
Rank #46 / 136
+9%
3.14
Facility 3.14
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #119 / 175
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +17%-11%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 178
32
Facility 32
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #103 / 178
3.6
Facility 3.6
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #62 / 178
-68-
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #312 / 675
-
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #104 / 172
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #125 / 172
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #153 / 172
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Westerville.

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The Landings of Westerville, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a trusted skilled nursing center that offers exceptional care and support to residents. With private rooms and a capacity of 120 beds, this assisted living and nursing home community prioritizes healing, comfort, and an enhanced quality of life. Their services include short-term nursing care, rehabilitation services, and comprehensive ventilator care. By providing a nurturing environment and treating residents as part of their extended family, The Landings of Westerville ensures a compassionate and supportive experience.
At The Landings of Westerville, their dedicated team understands the unique needs of each resident and is committed to fostering their recovery journey. With a personalized approach to care, they prioritize both physical and emotional well-being, creating a true sense of belonging. Residents can expect exceptional care, genuine compassion, and the opportunity to thrive within a supportive community.

Phone: (614) 942-6700

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Highbanks Care Center is a reputable 56-bed secured nursing home facility in Westerville, Ohio, known for its exceptional 24/7 skilled nursing care and specialized mental health services. With a focus on providing compassionate care, this assisted living and nursing home community offers a comprehensive range of services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, Hospice, and Respite care.
At Highbanks Care Center, residents benefit from a dedicated team of professionals who deliver top-notch Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy right on-site. The community’s mental health services cover a wide spectrum, addressing conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and encephalopathy. Through personalized, person-centered care, they strive to enhance the quality of life and foster independence for each resident they serve. With a commitment to making a positive impact, Highbanks Care Center takes pride in its friendly and professional approach. Every resident is treated with respect, dignity, and individualized attention. By providing exceptional care, one resident at a time, Highbanks Care Center stands as a beacon of support and compassion within the community.

Phone: (614) 888-2021

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Forest Hills Center

2841 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
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Forest Hills Center, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, their well-maintained walking paths offer residents a peaceful retreat. Positioned close to a vibrant cultural and social scene, this nursing home community ensures a fulfilling lifestyle with a dynamic calendar of live entertainment, outings, dancing, exercise, crafts, and engaging game nights.
With over a decade of expertise, Forest Hills Center has been a trusted provider of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, prioritizing a swift and stress-free recovery. Their personalized approach to care empowers residents and their families to actively participate in developing a care strategy that aligns with their unique preferences and needs. Additionally, Forest Hills Center offers adult day services, giving at-home caregivers the flexibility to tend to their commitments or enjoy personal time. The community proudly participates in various programs and payment options, including Passport, Senior Options, Caregiver Grants, Ohio Health Plan, Medicaid, and private pay, among others. Forest Hills Center stands as a beacon of compassionate care and unwavering support, dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents and providing respite for their caregivers.

Phone: (614) 891-1111

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Paramount Senior Living at Polaris is an exceptional home located in Westerville, Ohio that offers a unique combination of assisted living with memory care. Seniors can rely on personalized assistance with daily activities while also benefiting from specialized support for memory-related needs. Memory care support groups are also available, providing a supportive environment where residents can share experiences, engage in meaningful conversations, and find comfort in the company of others who understand their journey.
The committed staff at Paramount Senior Living at Polaris strives to provide the highest quality of care, ensuring that each resident receives the support they need to live a fulfilling and enriching life. From assistance with daily tasks to specialized memory care programs, they prioritize meeting the unique needs of every individual. In addition to the memory care services, Paramount Senior Living at Polaris offers a range of amenities and activities designed to enhance the overall well-being of the residents. From elegant dining options to beautiful outdoor spaces, there are plenty of opportunities for relaxation, socialization, and enjoyment.

Phone: (614) 392-2079

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The Woodlands of Columbia
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Considerably one of the trusted senior living communities in Westerville, The Woodlands of Columbia is an expansive community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services; the retirement home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them and develop meaningful relationships that blossom into beautiful memories. The Woodlands is the home where people and interests are mattered and cared for.
Assisted living levels of care offer a range of services focused on the individualized and personal care needs of its residents: transportation, a geriatric physician, and a 24/7 nursing staff– the same goes for the memory care unit. The continuum of services extends to nursing home care that focuses on short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing.

Phone: (931) 381-0070

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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
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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.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Westerville, 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 5 nursing homes in Westerville, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Westerville, 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 Westerville, 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 Westerville, 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.

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