The Woodlands of Columbia
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Westerville, OH

The Woodlands of Columbia

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Westerville, OH

Overview of The Woodlands of Columbia

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #510 / 705Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th out of 705 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Compare Nursing Homes around Westerville

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.

4 facilities compared · CMS & OH Dept. of Health data

The Landings of Westerville
NH
SNF
Westerville
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 78
Rank #49 / 323
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #75 / 211
+13%
2.89
Facility 2.89
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #190 / 210
+16%-18%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #16 / 210
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #19 / 210
1111-
28
Facility 28
OH AVG 40
Rank #465 / 705
Josie Woosley
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #37 / 210
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #23 / 210
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #38 / 210
366494
Highbanks Care Center
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Westerville
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 78
Rank #202 / 323
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #39 / 211
+21%
2.97
Facility 2.97
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #177 / 210
+31%-16%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #65 / 210
5.0
Facility 5.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #150 / 210
-53-
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 40
Rank #177 / 705
Zallaca Romero
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #183 / 210
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #186 / 210
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #89 / 210
366303
Forest Hills Center
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Westerville
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 78
Rank #162 / 323
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #38 / 211
+21%
3.48
Facility 3.48
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #99 / 210
+17%-2%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
32
Facility 32
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #122 / 210
3.6
Facility 3.6
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #74 / 210
-70-
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 40
Rank #310 / 705
-
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #142 / 210
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #163 / 210
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #169 / 210
365980
Columbus Colony For Elderly Care
NH
AL
Westerville
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 78
Rank #77 / 323
79.9%
Facility 79.9%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #135 / 211
+2%
3.04
Facility 3.04
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #177 / 210
+57%-14%
$169.6k
Facility $169.6k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #204 / 211
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #183 / 210
9.2
Facility 9.2
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #206 / 210
582-
46
Facility 46
OH AVG 40
Rank #298 / 705
Ohio School For The Deaf Alumni Association
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #103 / 210
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #90 / 210
61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #80 / 210
365421

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Ohio

The Woodlands of Columbia is located in Westerville, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

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

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

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

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

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

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

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

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

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

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Woodlands of Columbia

Is The Woodlands of Columbia in a walkable area?

The Woodlands of Columbia has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of The Woodlands of Columbia?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Woodlands of Columbia in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of The Woodlands of Columbia?

(931) 381-0070 will put you in contact with the team at The Woodlands of Columbia.

Is The Woodlands of Columbia Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Woodlands of Columbia is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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