Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Independent Living Home
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.

(614) 228-8888

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Ohio average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Ohio average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Ohio average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 10m per day

This home provides 46% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Ohio average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 73

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 25%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
25%
Residents per day (avg)
31

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 days

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.9M
Operating deficit
-$1.1M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$5,874,285.00
Operating deficit
$-1,124,111.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
41.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
Total costs $6.5M
Bed community size
73-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 365416
County: FRANKLIN

Ownership & operating entity

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber is administrated by CAITLIN DISTEL.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: Samantha Patrick
Contact: Mica Rees, Chief Brand & Growth Officer

Contact Information

Fax: (614) 228-8898

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Methods of Payment other than Private: Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver for Services

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Scores

Resident Satisfaction Score
82.21

Based on survey responses.

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.

Latest inspection

Date:February 12, 2025

Inspection oversight

Immediate jeopardy identified:No
Substandard quality of care cited:No

1 total citation

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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

83 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

93 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Environment

92 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

69 / 100

Ohio average: 82 / 100

Facility culture

82 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

88 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Spending time

87 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Meals and dining

72 / 100

Ohio average: 81 / 100

Compare Independent Living around Columbus

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Columbus (Harrison West)
128
Yes
A+
71
MCBRIDE, SYDNEY
25.0%
$5,411,392.00
$2,434,938.00
45%
30.90
5/5
5.1721
3/5
5/5
5/5
1
22
2
+35%
+46%
-68%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Estates at Knightsbridge
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
-
Yes
A+
52
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SL

Senior Living

Columbus
-
Yes
A
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wexner Heritage Village – Creekside at The Village
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Columbus (Berwick)
-
Yes
-
28
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Address 1.3 miles from city center

Address 717 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

113
Total Staff
82
Employees
31
Contractors
17,605
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse148.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse228.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant458.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
86 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,503 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant378456,88891100%8.8
Registered Nurse140143,34991100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse184222,6108897%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029576369%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker3037446470%6
Speech Language Pathologist0557036875%4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1015036571%7.7
Administrator1014485662%8
Nurse Practitioner1014325459%8
Physical Therapy Aide0223766673%5.7
Nurse Aide in Training4043153437%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441446673%1.9
Qualified Social Worker011422527%1.7
Physical Therapy Assistant022373033%1.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0112267%3.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant033201516%1.4
RN Director of Nursing1011622%8
Medical Director011122%0.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 22
Citations per inspection
3.67

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

18 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
122% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Ohio average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Ohio average: 0.9

19 moderate citations More info Ohio average: 29

1 minor citation More info Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Ohio Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
29 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (6.9%)
Medicaid 9 (31%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (62.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.2
11% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.5
49% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.0%
56% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.6%
31% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 4.9%
78% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.9%
131% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
15% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
263% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.9%
6% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.7%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
25% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.7%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $15K
79% lower than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 1
46% fewer fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $15K
Ohio average $69K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 17, 2023
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

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