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Westerwood Rehabilitation
5757 Ponderosa Drive, Columbus, OH 43231
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(614) 890-8282Pricing Details
In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Oct. 24, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Pricing for Assisted Living
The least expensive option for assisted living is $2,936 per month, with prices increasing based on the square footage of the living space.
Respite Care Pricing
Respite care is available at a rate of $175 per day.
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Exclusive Interview Insights
Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Oct. 24, 2023. Here's what we learned:
Waitlist Information
Westerwood Senior Living Community currently has a waitlist for assisted living, with three people currently on it.
Assisted Living Accommodations
The assisted living options are priced based on the square footage of the living space.
Respite Care
Respite care services are available, providing temporary relief for those who are caring for family members.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed within the community on a case-by-case basis, without strict size or weight requirements.
Moving Assistance
There are no dedicated movers or staff to assist residents with moving into the community; this is typically handled by the residents' families.
Transportation Services
Transportation is available for residents, particularly for doctor's appointments, with a fleet of vans that includes wheelchair-accessible options.
On-Campus Events and Outings
Most events and outings for assisted living residents are held on the campus itself.
Dining Experience
Residents in assisted living receive breakfast in their rooms, while lunch and dinner are served in the dining room. They have meal choices and a backup grill menu. There is also an option for room delivery with an additional charge.
Staffing
Each floor of the assisted living facility is staffed with a nurse and two aides. Additionally, there are two directors of nursing overseeing the facility.
Safety Measures
For residents at risk of elopement, wander guards are available to ensure their safety within the community.
Handling Complaints
Residents can bring complaints directly to the director of nursing, who is responsible for addressing such concerns.
Family Communication
The facility uses a platform called Care Merge to communicate with residents' families, which is used for sending out notices about community-wide issues or updates.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Westerwood has received numerous positive reviews highlighting its focus on life enrichment for residents, excellent amenities, and a variety of activities including music performances, movie nights, and educational lectures. The staff is frequently praised for being friendly, caring, and dedicated to providing the best care possible. Residents and their families appreciate the welcoming community, the beautiful campus, and the high level of care provided.
Several reviewers have shared personal stories of their family members receiving great care at Westerwood, mentioning the clean and well-maintained facilities, the skilled and compassionate staff, and the overall positive experiences during rehab stays or long-term residence. The community is described as friendly and welcoming, with a small nature preserve on campus adding to its charm.
However, there is a contrasting review about Friendship Village of Columbus, criticizing the visitation schedule for residents in assisted living and expressing frustration over staffing issues in memory care and skilled nursing units. This review highlights concerns about the quality of care and the responsiveness of the staff to residents' needs.
Overall, Westerwood is highly regarded by most reviewers for its commitment to excellence in care, the quality of its staff and leadership, and the enriching environment it provides for its residents. It stands out as a gem in the community, offering a bright and cheery environment where residents enjoy the very best of what it has to offer.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 3, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 75
Total current residents: 64
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-11 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-05 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-05 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-12-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-12-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-12-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-12-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2018-11-15 | 2018-12-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-07 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Westerville which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 38,384 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $46,806, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 55.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 168 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 160 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The median age is 32.5 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 4.74% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 11.91% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 28% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.
- The crime rate is 8.05 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.08 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.21 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.25 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 182.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Meijer
0.8 miles awayGordon Food Service
0.9 miles awayAldi
0.9 miles awayMarc's
1.3 miles awayKroger
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
State Route 161 & Northern Woods Ln
0.4 miles awayState Route 161 & Oak Knoll Dr
0.4 miles awayState Route 161 & Forest Hills Blvd
0.4 miles awayForest Hills Blvd & Northland Plaza Dr
0.5 miles awayNorthland Plaza Dr & S Service Rd
0.6 miles awayBanks
Fifth Third Bank
0.6 miles awayChase
0.6 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.9 miles awayHuntington Bank
1.1 miles awayKeyBank
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
1.6 miles awayRiverside Methodist Hospital
6.2 miles awayWexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
7.5 miles awayOSU Medical Center CarePoint East
7.7 miles awayMount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
7.8 miles awayPharmacies
Hope Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
1.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.1 miles awayCVS/Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayDentists
Smiles Ahead Family Dentistry
0.8 miles awayCentral Ohio Dental
0.8 miles awaySmiles 4 Life
2.3 miles awayPrecious Smiles
2.6 miles awayDental Works
2.9 miles awayParks
Northern Woods Park
0.4 miles awayCooper Park
0.5 miles awayCasto Park
0.7 miles awayGranville Park
0.9 miles awayBeechcroft Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
10.1 miles awayShopping
Columbus Square
0.2 miles awayNorthland Plaza
0.5 miles awaySpring Creek Center
0.7 miles awayRaintree Center
0.7 miles awaySharon Woods Shopping Center
1.6 miles awayCulture
Battelle Fine Arts Center
2.4 miles awayFunny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
3.0 miles awayFormer Location Polaris Amphitheater (Closed)
4.2 miles awayPeggy R. McConnell Arts Center
4.4 miles awayColumbus Civic Theater
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
Marco's Pizza
0.4 miles awayPasqualone's Ristorante
0.4 miles awayHoyo's Kitchen
0.4 miles awayShirley's Kitchen
0.5 miles awayEstilo Brazil
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