MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE
147 PUTNAM PARKWAY, Ottawa, OH 45875
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How MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE Compares
MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE is a 86-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ottawa, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.3%) is above the Ohio average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 86 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ottawa, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.5% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 10.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2% (223% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE with other nursing homes in Ottawa.
What keeps MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.3% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.5% here versus 3.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 86 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MEADOWS OF OTTAWA THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ottawa
Ottawa sits in Putnam County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 5,871 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $67,790
- Median home value
- $154,500
Demographics for Putnam County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ottawa.
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