WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION
5757 PONDEROSA DRIVE, Columbus, OH 43231
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 WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION Compares
WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION is a 75-bed for-profit 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (15.6%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 75 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% 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: 15.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (67% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.3% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Columbus.
What keeps WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION'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 WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION?
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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