Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER

717 NEIL AVENUE, Columbus, OH 43215

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
35 Certified Beds
94 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 1.81%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 9.62%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 7.22%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 29.23%

Lower is better

How OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER Compares

OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER is a 35-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Columbus, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.2%) is above the Ohio average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 35 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 9.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3% (122% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (49% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.2% — 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 OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER with other nursing homes in Columbus.

What keeps OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER's staffing levels 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 OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 7.2% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER's rating advantage in Columbus?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 31 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER?

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 365416
County Franklin
Total Beds 35
Occupied Beds 30
Occupancy Rate 87%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

717 NEIL AVENUE, Columbus, OH 43215

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.