Westerwood Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Columbus, OH

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365399

Contact & location

5757 Ponderosa Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Franklin County
Phone
(614) 890-8282
ZIP code
43231 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
75
Residents per day
61.1 (81% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Friendship Village of Columbus Ohio INC
Chain
United Church Homes (9 facilities, avg 3.9★)
Medicare certified since
November 3, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.32 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.87 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.57 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.88 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.8 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-12 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-02-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2025-05-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-02
2024-05-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-07
2024-04-04 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-04-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-04-04 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-04-04 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-04-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-01-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-11 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-06
2023-12-06 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-06
2022-04-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-11
2022-04-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-11

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Chanak, Laura (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Eley, Aubrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Eley, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
United Church Homes Management, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Chanak, Laura (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Eley, Aubrey (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Westerwood Rehabilitation?

Westerwood Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Westerwood Rehabilitation have?

It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.

Has Westerwood Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Westerwood Rehabilitation?

It is part of United Church Homes and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Westerwood Rehabilitation?

(614) 890-8282. The facility is located at 5757 Ponderosa Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.