Cotter House Worthington
Memory Care · Franklin County, OH
Cotter House Worthington
Memory Care in Franklin County
Overview of Cotter House Worthington
Cotter House Worthington is a top-rated memory care community in Worthington, OH, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, adult day care, and respite care. The community has a home-like environment that fosters comfort and familiarity. With 24-hour care, medication administration, and well-balanced meals, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community works closely with residents to provide the best possible care.
Sensory-stimulating games, dance classes, and bingo help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to make friends. A fitness center, a beauty salon, and a barber shop also ensure residents can focus on their well-being. Situated near Poste Lake in Worthington, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Ohio, this memory care community strives to help older adults age gracefully.
Tammy Meyers is the Executive Director of Cotter House Worthington. She began her healthcare career as a nursing assistant and is dedicated to creating a compassionate environment for seniors. Tammy focuses on enhancing the lives of those with dementia and memory loss, embracing them wherever they are in their journey. Her passion for elder care started as a teenager caring for her grandfather.
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyFranklin
Cotter House Worthington is administrated by Tammy Meyers.
Email
[email protected]
Fax(614) 896-8754
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suite / Shared Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Cotter House Worthington
Memory Care
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 2 years.
Latest inspection
Date
February 26, 2025
Inspection oversight
Immediate jeopardy identified:No
Substandard quality of care cited:No
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
85 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
79 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
95 / 100
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
78 / 100
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
85 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
93 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
79 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
85 / 100
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility27/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility60/100
Ohio average85/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility83/100
Ohio average89/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility86/100
Ohio average94/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility100/100
Ohio average88/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility90/100
Ohio average91/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility90/100
Ohio average95/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility90/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility95/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility95/100
Ohio average96/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to KEMPER HOUSE WORTHINGTON, LLC?
This facility56/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility81/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility100/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility71/100
Ohio average85/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility71/100
Ohio average81/100
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility73/100
Ohio average81/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility83/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility85/100
Ohio average78/100
Would you highly recommend KEMPER HOUSE WORTHINGTON, LLC to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility86/100
Ohio average89/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility95/100
Ohio average89/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility95/100
Ohio average87/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average92/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility78/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility79/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility86/100
Ohio average88/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility89/100
Ohio average90/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility89/100
Ohio average84/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility90/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility95/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility95/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility70/100
Ohio average73/100
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility71/100
Ohio average71/100
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility77/100
Ohio average63/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility77/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility79/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility79/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility86/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility91/100
Ohio average93/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average89/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility50/100
Ohio average68/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility80/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility83/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility87/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average81/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Family satisfaction survey results
The Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University conducts a satisfaction survey among residents' family members, friends and guardians to assess quality of care and life.
Average score
93 / 100
Ohio average: 77 / 100
Latest survey results
Care and services
94 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Environment
92 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Moving in
94 / 100
Ohio average: 85 / 100
Facility culture
94 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Caregivers
94 / 100
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Spending time
90 / 100
Ohio average: 68 / 100
Meals and dining
86 / 100
Ohio average: 67 / 100
How often family visits residents at Cotter House Worthington
Profile of respondents of this survey
Daily
10.3
Several times a week
51.7
Once a week
10.3
Two to three times a month
13.8
Once a month
10.3
Few times a year
3.4
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does this living arrangement help the resident maintain their independence?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average84/100
Do you have enough opportunities for input into decisions about your resident’s care?:
This facility94/100
Ohio average78/100
Do you get enough information to make decisions with or about your resident?:
This facility95/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is the residential care facility thoroughly clean?:
This facility98/100
Ohio average83/100
Can the resident get outside often enough?:
This facility90/100
Ohio average74/100
Are the resident’s belongings safe?:
This facility89/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
When the resident moved in, were you given thorough information to help you know
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
what to expect?:
This facility97/100
Ohio average85/100
Was the resident given a thorough orientation to residential care?:
This facility85/100
Ohio average80/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new family member?:
This facility99/100
Ohio average90/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Are you encouraged to speak up when you have a problem?:
This facility98/100
Ohio average83/100
Are your concerns addressed in a timely way?:
This facility94/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you kept well informed about how things are going with your resident?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average76/100
Do the staff seem happy to work at the residential care facility?:
This facility95/100
Ohio average77/100
Do the staff go above and beyond to give your resident a good life?:
This facility97/100
Ohio average76/100
Do you feel confident that staff would help your resident beyond their personal care
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
needs if you could not (eg, paperwork, purchasing clothing)?:
This facility87/100
Ohio average69/100
Do you have peace of mind about the care your resident is getting when you aren’t at
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
the residential care facility?:
This facility94/100
Ohio average82/100
Would you highly recommend this residential care facility to a family member or friend?:
This facility94/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Do you feel confident the staff is knowledgeable about the resident’s medical
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
condition(s) and treatment(s)?:
This facility97/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff know what the resident likes and doesn’t like?:
This facility97/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff regularly check to see if the resident needs anything?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average77/100
Have you gotten to know the staff who care for your resident?:
This facility95/100
Ohio average78/100
Do the staff encourage your resident to be as independent as they are able to be?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average82/100
Do you feel confident staff would come quickly anytime your resident needed help?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does the resident have something enjoyable to look forward to most days?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average71/100
Do the staff do a good job keeping the resident connected to the community?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average72/100
Does the resident have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to them?:
This facility90/100
Ohio average71/100
Does the residential care facility have enough opportunities for your resident to go on
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
special outings and events?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average63/100
Does the resident like the provided activities?:
This facility83/100
Ohio average69/100
Does the residential care facility provide things the resident enjoys doing on the
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
weekend?:
This facility82/100
Ohio average56/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to be involved in the residential care facility?:
This facility98/100
Ohio average72/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
How to read these results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is there a lot of variety in the meals?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average70/100
Are you included in mealtimes if you want to be?:
This facility74/100
Ohio average65/100
Is the food good?:
This facility93/100
Ohio average68/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
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Cotter House Worthington is located in Worthington, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotter House Worthington
What neighborhood is Cotter House Worthington in?
Cotter House Worthington is in the Worthington Station neighborhood of Worthington.
Is Cotter House Worthington in a walkable area?
Cotter House Worthington has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the best email address for Cotter House Worthington?
The team at Cotter House Worthington can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Cotter House Worthington?
Tammy Meyers is the administrator of Cotter House Worthington.
What is the phone number of Cotter House Worthington?
(614) 896-8700 will put you in contact with the team at Cotter House Worthington.
What county is Cotter House Worthington located in?
Cotter House Worthington is in Franklin County.
Is Cotter House Worthington Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Cotter House Worthington is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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