NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER
5691 THOMPSON ROAD, Columbus, OH 43230
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER Compares
NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER is a 67-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbus, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.2%) is above the Ohio average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 67 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 31 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbus, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (72% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6% (130% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Columbus.
How is NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER lag behind other Columbus options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 31 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER?
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 Columbus
Columbus sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 156,727 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 34.2 years
- Median household income
- $62,352
- Median home value
- $185,900
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbus.
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