Otterbein Gahanna

Nursing Home · Gahanna, OH

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number366430

Contact & location

402 Liberty Way
Gahanna, OH 43230
Franklin County
Phone
(614) 981-6854
ZIP code
43230 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
56.0 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Otterbein Gahanna LLC
Chain
Otterbein Seniorlife (20 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
August 24, 2015
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.85 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.77 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.55 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.67 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
61.5 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 13, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
9
Citations on record (3 years)
75 health · 5 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-13 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 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 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 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 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 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-13 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 2026-06-19
2025-06-13 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-06-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-06-13 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-06-13 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-06-13 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-01-06 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-22
2025-01-06 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-22
2024-11-04 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-11-04 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 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 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 · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25
2024-09-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-25

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Fines & penalties

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

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Otterbein Neighborhoods, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Otterbein Home (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Functional Pathways of Tennessee LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Howerton, Amy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Otterbein Home (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Parikh, Ripal (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ohio LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Green, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Jill (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker, Steve (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galbut, Abraham (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galbut, Daniel (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galbut, David (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galbut, Eric (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Galbut, Robert (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Paritzky, Jonathan (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rombro, David (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zisek, Todd (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
App, Lynn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Arnold, Daniel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bartlett, Victoria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bayliff, Becky (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Brownson, William (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Burke, Daniel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Coleman, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fraley, Ralph (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Functional Pathways of Tennessee LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Glosser, Heidi (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Green, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hawkins, Rita (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hazelbaker, Tomas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Howerton, Amy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Otterbein Home (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Parikh, Ripal (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vonderhaar, Steve (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Otterbein Gahanna?

Otterbein Gahanna has a 2-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 Otterbein Gahanna have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.

Has Otterbein Gahanna been fined?

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

Who owns Otterbein Gahanna?

It is part of Otterbein Seniorlife and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Otterbein Gahanna?

(614) 981-6854. The facility is located at 402 Liberty Way, Gahanna, OH 43230.

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