WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO
101 WILLOW RIDGE DRIVE, Bluffton, OH 45817
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO Compares
WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO is a 20-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bluffton, 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 (31.9%) is above the Ohio average of 8.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 20 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bluffton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.9% — worse than the Ohio average of 8.8% (262% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO with other nursing homes in Bluffton.
What keeps WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO'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 WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.9% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO's rating advantage in Bluffton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO?
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 Bluffton
Bluffton sits in Allen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,159 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,892
- Median home value
- $120,300
Demographics for Allen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bluffton.
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