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36 licensed nursing homes in Columbus, OH
Updated October 21, 2026
4.1Concerns

WEXNER HERITAGE HOUSE

1151 COLLEGE AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43209

Wexner Heritage House has a 2-star overall rating, with its health inspections scoring a dismal 1 out of 5. The facility is prescribing antipsychotic medications at a rate well below national benchmarks, suggesting a focus on non-pharmacological approaches for behavioral symptoms.

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4.2Concerns

FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CTR

1800 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43212

First Community Village Healthcare Center shows a 4.0-star overall rating and 5.0-star quality measures, but this masks serious concerns. You can press the call button at 2 am and someone is actually coming, as registered nurse hours are 0.89 per resident daily, beating the national average.

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8.5Strong

MCNAUGHTEN POINTE NURSING AND REHAB

1425 YORKLAND ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43232

MCNAUGHTEN POINTE NURSING AND REHAB has a 3.0 overall rating, and while the facility shows strengths in staffing and resident outcomes, it also presents a notable tension with medication use. You can press the call button at 2 am and someone is actually coming, because RN coverage is above the national average at 1.13 hours per resident daily, and nursing staff turnover is low, meaning you'll see familiar faces who know your family member's preferences.

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5.1Mixed

RIVERVIEW

3710 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43214

Riverview carries an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection score dipping to 2 out of 5 stars. This facility excels at keeping residents safe from falls with major injury, reporting a zero percent rate, and maintains above-average quality measures overall.

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4.3Concerns

CAPITAL CITY GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE

920 THURBER DRIVE WEST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CE has an overall CMS rating of 2.0 out of 5, with a health inspection score of 1.0, signaling a very difficult environment for residents. However, the facility provides far fewer Registered Nurse hours per resident than the national average, and nursing staff turn over at a higher rate than most other places.

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4.0Concerns

THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK

5700 KARL ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43229

The Laurels of Walden Park shows a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating, with health inspections at the same low mark, indicating significant concerns regulators found. Registered nurse hours per resident fall below the national average at 0.73 each day, meaning less direct RN oversight.

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8.5Strong

WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION

5757 PONDEROSA DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43231

WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.87 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 35%.

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6.7Solid

MAYFAIR VILLAGE NURSING CARE CENTER

3000 BETHEL RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230

MAYFAIR VILLAGE NURSING CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.95 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (40%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 23.8% — above the national median of about 10%.

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6.9Solid

OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER

717 NEIL AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER has a 3-star overall rating, but its health inspection score of 2 out of 5 highlights a tension between staffing levels and resident safety events. They provide 1.45 registered nurse hours per resident daily, more than double the national average, meaning complex medical needs can receive expert attention.

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5.5Mixed

MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR

5199 EAST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43213

MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.92 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 26%.

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9.7Excellent

WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP

5155 NORTH HIGH STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43214

WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.30 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.1% — above the national median of about 6%.

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4.3Concerns

EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

2425 KIMBERLY PARKWAY EAST, COLUMBUS, OH 43232

EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has a 2 out of 5 overall rating and a 2 out of 5 health inspection score. However, registered nurse hours fall below the national average at 0.64 per resident daily, meaning less skilled staff are likely handling more complex needs.

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5.6Mixed

WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE

165 HIGHBLUFFS BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH 43235

Worthington Christian Village shows a significant gap between its top-tier overall 5-star rating and the more modest 3-star score from health inspectors, a discrepancy worth understanding. You'll find registered nurses on the floor for 1.69 hours per resident daily, well above the national average, which is hard to achieve and shows hands-on attention.

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4.0Concerns

EMBASSY OF WOODVIEW

2770 CLIME ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43223

Embassy of Woodview shows a deep division, with its federal overall rating at a low 2.0 out of 5, weighed down by a dismal 1.0 out of 5 for staffing. However, residents experience fewer falls with major injury than the national average, indicating good support during risky activities, and their overall quality measures are rated a perfect 5.0, suggesting effective care planning.

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0.8Concerns

COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER

4301 CLIME ROAD NORTH, COLUMBUS, OH 43228

Columbus Health Care Center carries a 2.0 overall rating, a stark number where health inspections score just 1.0. Staffing holds a 3.0 rating; nursing turnover is lower than the national average, though registered nurse hours sit just below the national mark at 0.77 per resident daily.

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5.6Mixed

Majestic Care of Columbus LLC

44 S SOUDER AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43222

Majestic Care of Columbus presents a 5.0-star overall rating, yet the data shows significant tension. Residents benefit from better-than-national RN coverage, with more nursing hours per resident daily, and staff turnover is lower than the national average, pointing to stability.

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3.5Concerns

WEST PARK CARE CENTER LLC

1700 HEINZERLING DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43223

WEST PARK CARE CENTER LLC has a federal rating of 1.0 out of 5, with health inspections scoring just as low. There are far fewer registered nurses on duty than the national average, meaning you might wait longer when you press the call button.

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4.7Mixed

COLUMBUS ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR

700 JASONWAY AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43214

COLUMBUS ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR shows a troubling disconnect between resident outcomes and the federal inspection record, earning a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Call lights are answered quickly, and aides are present for transfers, evidenced by a rate of falls with major injury well below the national average.

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8.0Strong

CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER

1850 CROWN PARK COURT, COLUMBUS, OH 43235

CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 38.8% — above the national median of about 10%.

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0.0

SAPPHIRE REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

1605 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PLAZA, COLUMBUS, OH 43220

SAPPHIRE REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER carries a 1.0 out of 5 stars overall, with health inspections and staffing also rated 1.0. The facility is a designated Special Focus Facility, a label reserved for places with a history of serious quality problems.

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6.6Solid

FOREST HILLS CENTER

2841 EAST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Forest Hills Center shows a striking tension, with a 5-star rating for resident outcomes in quality measures set against a 1-star health inspection score. This facility demonstrates strengths in keeping its nursing staff, with turnover at 25%, meaning residents often see familiar faces who know their needs and history.

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7.5Strong

WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN HOME

55 LAZELLE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43235

WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN HOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.37 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's overall rating (5.0 stars) is 2.0 stars higher than what health inspectors actually found (3.0 stars).

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7.5Strong

MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER

2340 AIRPORT DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43219

MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.71 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (21%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 6.4% — above the national median of about 3%.

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5.7Mixed

NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER

5691 THOMPSON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230

NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER presents a mixed picture, where strong points coexist with significant concerns. On the upside, they provide more registered nurse hours per resident daily than the national average, meaning someone is typically there to answer a call.

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1.9Concerns

BELLA TERRACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

1520 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43203

Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center shows a puzzling strength in resident outcomes, earning a 5-star rating for quality measures, yet its health inspection and staffing scores are alarmingly low at 1 star each. However, there are simply not enough registered nurses on duty for proper assessments, and over half the long-stay residents show signs of depression, indicating potential isolation.

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2.4Concerns

SCIOTO REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

433 OBETZ ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43207

Scioto Rehabilitation & Care Center has a 1.0 out of 5 for health inspections and staffing, yet scores 4.0 stars for quality measures, indicating better-than-average resident health outcomes. There is one federal fine on record, though its age cannot be determined.

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8.0Strong

HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER

111 LAZELLE ROAD EAST, COLUMBUS, OH 43235

HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.80 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 28% — above the national median of about 14%.

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7.2Solid

SCIOTO POINTE

740 CANONBY PLACE, COLUMBUS, OH 43223

SCIOTO POINTE carries a 2-star overall rating from CMS, with health inspections also at a low 2-star level. However, staffing levels are rated 4 stars, and registered nurse coverage is strong at 0.84 hours per resident daily, exceeding the national average.

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0.0

THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA

5151 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230

The Laurels of Gahanna carries a 2-star overall rating and a stark 1-star score on health inspections, a designation reserved for facilities with a history of serious quality problems. However, 11.4% of residents experience unplanned weight loss, suggesting failure to assist those who need help eating, especially at dinner when staff thins.

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0.2Concerns

LAURELS OF WEST COLUMBUS, THE

441 NORTON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228

The Laurels of West Columbus holds a 1-star overall rating and a serious abuse finding, a stark contrast to its slightly better quality measure outcomes. Yet, a federal abuse icon signals a substantiated finding of neglect or exploitation, one of the most serious flags regulators assign.

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