Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber
717 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 · Franklin County · (614) 228-8888
35 certified beds, about 31 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365416 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 26 health citations since August 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.45 of those hours.
58.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Ohio Living Communities, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
308/19
505/22
201/25
1005/25
605/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 26 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
20D
1E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
May 7, 2026Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was held and served at safe and appetizing temperatures. This had the potential to affect 32 of 32 residents who receive food from the kitchen. Facility census was 32.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, review of facility investigation, review of witness statements, staff interviews, resident family interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from neglect, when a severely cognitively impaired nonmobile resident, who was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLS), was not provided food, drink or assistance with ADLs, including incontinence care for approximately 12 hours. This affected one (#12) of three residents reviewed for potential abuse and neglect. The facility census was 32.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, review of facility investigation and witness statements, staff interviews, resident family interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of neglect was reported to the state agency in the required timeframes. This affected one (#12) of three residents reviewed for potential abuse and neglect. The facility census was 32.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, review of the facility investigation, review of witness statements, review of facility staff training email, review of staff training records, review of facility audits, staff interviews, resident family interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure a thorough investigation was completed and corrective action was implemented to correct an incident of neglect, when a severely cognitively impaired nonmobile resident, who was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLS), was not provided food, drink or assistance with ADLs, including incontinence care for approximately 12 hours. This affected one (#12) of three residents reviewed for potential abuse and neglect. The facility census was 32.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of the medication administration policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from significant medication errors. This affected one (#34) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 32.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain an accurate complete medical record for medication administration of narcotics to a resident. This affected one (#34) of three residents reviewed for completeness and accuracy of the medical record. The facility census was 32.
May 29, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper food handling techniques when checking food temperatures. This had the potential to affect all 29 residents in the facility.
- F Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one staff completed at least 12-hours of education each year. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 29.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, staff interviews, and review of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, the facility failed to ensure adequate behavioral monitoring to evaluate effectiveness and psychotropic medication necessity for Resident #136. This affected one resident (#136) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 29.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, record review, and review of the facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of sexual and physical abuse were reported to the State agency within the required timeframe's. This affected one resident (#1) of two reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 29.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure care conferences were completed as required. This affected two (#6 and #18) of two residents reviewed for care conferences. This had the potential to affect all 29 residents in the facility.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow podiatry recommendations. This affected one resident (Resident #16) out of one resident reviewed for limited range of motion. The facility census was 29.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure timely follow-up of pharmacy recommendations. This affected one (Resident #24) out of five residents reviewed for pharmacy recommendations. The facility census was 29.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, hospice record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure hospice communication/documentation was maintained by the facility. This affected one (Resident #6) of one reviewed for hospice services. The facility census was 29.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure sanitary practices were performed during medication administration. This affected three residents (#22, #29, and #136) out of twelve observed during medication administration. The facility census was 29.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, review of the infection control log, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to follow its antibiotic stewardship protocol by administering antibiotics without meeting established clinical criteria. This affected two (Resident #17 and Resident #32) of three residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 29.
January 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and medical record review, the facility failed to regularly assess a resident's catheter routinely per the resident's plan of care. This affected one (Resident #4) of three residents reviewed for catheter care. The facility census was 30.
- B Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with staff, the facility failed to ensure that the kitchenette rodent traps were properly maintained and disposed of in a timely manner. This had the potential to affect all 16 residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #19, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16) who received food from the third floor kitchenette. The facility census was 30.
May 31, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to properly store an oxygen E cylinder. This had the potential to affect 79 residents residing in the health center. The facility census was 100. Findings Include: Observation of the main entrance during survey entry on 05/23/22 at 8:30 A.M. revealed there were six oxygen E cylinders in a holder, one oxygen E cylinder free standing and six small oxygen cylinders in a holder. The free standing oxygen E cylinder had a regulator on the tank, indicating the tank was 1/2 full. Interview on 05/23/22 at 10:46 A.M. Secretary #108 verified there was an E cylinder not in a holder in the main entry way. Secretary #108 stated she was not sure why the tanks were sitting in the entry, but verified the tanks in holders had been in the same spot since February 2022, when she started working for the facility. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #52 was provided a homelike environment. This affected one resident (#52) out of four residents reviewed for environment. Facility census was 100.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, facility staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to monitor a resident's blood pressure and heart rate with the administration of blood pressure medication, as ordered. This affected one (#23) of five residents reviewed for medications with parameters. The facility census was 100.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor behavioral symptoms for a resident who recieved psychotropic medication. This affected one (#23) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 100. Findings Include: Review of Resident #23's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and dementia. Review of the most recent quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had mild cognitive impairment. The resident had no behaviors, hallucinations, or delusions during the review period. Review of physician orders revealed an ordered dated 12/21/21 for Seroquel (anti-psychotic) 12.5 milligrams (mg) daily for hallucinations related to Parkinson's. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident received medications as ordered. This affected one (#46) of five residents reviewed for receiving medications as ordered. The facility census was 100. Findings Include: Medical record review for Resident # 46 revealed the resident admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis including end stage renal disease, hypertension, monoclonal gammopathy, dependent on dialysis and cirrhosis. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had mild cognitive impairment with no behaviors noted. The resident required limited assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Resident #56 had end stage renal disease and was dependent on dialysis. [...]
August 1, 2019Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect 116 of 118 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified two residents (#102 and #104) who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 118.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical record, review of hospital records, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a supporting diagnosis for use of an antipsychotic medication. This affected one resident (#102) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 118.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and review of the medication safety alert for insulin pen use, the facility failed to ensure their medication error rate was less than 5%. Two medication errors were noted out of 28 opportunities for a medication error rate of 7.14%. This affected one resident (#64) of three residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 118.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 29, 2025, 5 on May 31, 2022, 2 on August 1, 2019.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.18 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.45 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.52 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.24 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 58.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.90 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.44 on weekdays and 4.52 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.18 in April to June 2025 to 5.18 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.18 | 1.45 | 5.44 | 4.52 | 3.1% | 0 of 90 | 31 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.63 | 1.66 | 6.14 | 4.36 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.48 | 1.52 | 5.81 | 4.63 | 2.5% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.18 | 1.68 | 5.49 | 4.41 | 1.1% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.2 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.7 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES. CMS links this home to Ohio Living Communities, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 4.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam, Sandra | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Belfance, Leslie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Ingwersen, Melissa | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Joyce, James | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| White, Terry | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Gumina, Laurence | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/15/2015 | |
| Stillman, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/15/2013 | |
| Gumina, Laurence | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/12/2015 | |
| Thorpe, Rebecca | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2025 | |
| Mack, Donald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/21/2020 | |
| Thorpe, Rebecca | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/10/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 29, 2025: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Mohun Health Care Center Columbus, 3.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Riverview Columbus, 4.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
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Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 29, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Ohio Living Communities. Legal business name: OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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