Robert a Barnes Center
2225 Taylor Park Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · Franklin County · (614) 759-0023
25 certified beds, about 22 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 2013
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366411 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since July 2021 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 7.04 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.67 of those hours.
38.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
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.
907/21
706/23
506/25
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 21 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
19D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 18, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility transfer notices, the facility failed to ensure appropriate transfer/discharge notifications were made to the state Ombudsman office. This affected three residents (#16, #22 and #23) of three resident records reviewed for discharge. The census was 18.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed as required. This affected one resident (#16) of 17 residents records reviewed for MDS assessments. The census was 18.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed as required. This affected one resident (#16) of 17 residents records reviewed for MDS assessments. The census was 18.
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of facility menu spreadsheets, the facility failed to provide a varied menu for a resident on a pureed diet. This affected one resident (Resident #7) and had the potential to affect two residents (#1 and #7) receiving a pureed diet. The facility census was 18.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to prepare pureed diets at the proper consistency. This had the potential to affect two residents (Resident #1 and #7) that the facility identified as receiving a pureed diet consistency. The facility census was 18.
June 1, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files and interviews the facility failed to complete employee evaluations for four of four State Tested Nurse's Aides (STNAs) reviewed for personnel files (STNAs #130, #134, #148, and #164). This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 22.
- 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 safe and sanitary storage of all food materials in the dry storage, refrigerator, and freezer areas. This had the potential to affect all 22 residents as they all received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 22.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #129's indwelling urinary catheter bag was covered for dignity and privacy. This affected one resident (#129) of one resident reviewed for dignity related to urinary catheter bags. The facility identified four residents (#6, #12, #129, and #178) with urinary catheters. The facility census was 22.
- D Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #14 was offered an initial care conference. This affected one resident (#14) of two residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 22.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, medical record review, and review of the facility's discharge policy and procedure, the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman when residents were discharged from the facility. This affected three residents (#10, #16 and #78) out of three residents reviewed for discharges. The facility census was 22.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #21 received timely and appropriate care to prevent weight loss including obtaining weights as ordered, providing supplements as ordered, and providing meals according to the meal ticket. This affected one resident (#21) of one resident reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 22.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure pureed foods were made to the correct consistency and according to the recipe. This affected one resident (#6) who was the only resident with pureed diet orders. The facility census was 22.
July 8, 2021Standard inspection · 9 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, staff interview, review of facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), and facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy and procedure. This affected one Resident (#232) out of one resident reviewed for abuse. The census was 15. Findings Include: The medical record review for Resident #232 revealed an admission date of 06/10/21 and the diagnoses of cellulitus of right lower limb, diabetes type two, high blood pressure and cerebral infarction. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 indicating intact cognition and he required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting, and limited assistance of one staff for personal hygiene. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, staff interview, review of facility Self Reported Incidents (SRI), and facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure the state agency was notified of an allegation of rough treatment and failed to conduct a complete investigation into the allegation. This affected one resident (#232) out of one resident reviewed for abuse. The census was 15. Findings Include: The medical record review for Resident #232 revealed an admission date of 06/10/21 and the diagnoses of cellulitus of right lower limb, diabetes type two, high blood pressure and cerebral infarction. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a pressure wound assessment was completed for a coccyx wound and failed to ensure ordered wound treatments were completed. This affected one resident (Resident #126) of the one resident reviewed for pressure wound care and assessment. The facility census was 15.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a complete fall investigation was completed after a fall had occurred and to ensure fall interventions were in place. This affected one (Resident #126) of the one resident reviewed for falls. The facility census was 15.
- 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 medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete physician orders following a medication regimen review. This affected one resident (#5) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 15. Findings Include: A medical record review for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 01/02/18 and the diagnoses of hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis, and insomnia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 indicating intact cognition and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use and personal hygiene. Review of the residents physician orders revealed she was receiving Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 88 micrograms (mcg) daily for her thyroid. [...]
- 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 complete non-pharmacological interventions prior to as needed (PRN) pain and antipsychotic medications. This affected one resident (#5) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 15. Findings Include: A medical record review for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 01/02/18 and the diagnoses of hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis, and insomnia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 indicating intact cognition and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use and personal hygiene. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview, facility policy and procedure review, and specific medication web sites, the facility failed to ensure extended release (ER) medications were not crushed and administered to residents, resulting in a significant medication error. This affected one resident (#15) out of six residents reviewed during the medication administration observation. The census was 15. Findings Include: Review of Resident #15's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/27/21 and the diagnoses of joint replacement surgery, fractured vertebrae, depression, cerebral infarction, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and high blood pressure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and extensive assistance of one staff for eating. [...]
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure loose and expired medications were not available in the medication cart for the 200 hall residents. This had the potential to affect one resident (#5) who received Lasix and three residents (#9, #12, and #126) who received Tylenol on the 200 hall from the 200 hall medication cart. The census was 15. Findings Include: Observation and interview on 07/07/21 at 11:10 A.M. of the 200 hall medication cart with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #121 revealed a white oval pill with the numbers 3169 (Lasix 20 mg) loose in the cart, Tylenol 325 mg that expired February 2021 and Benadryl 25 mg that expired April 2021. LPN #121 confirmed the loose medications and expired medications at that time. Interview on 07/08/21 at 3:33 P.M. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to maintain infection control during medication administration. This affected one resident (#15) out of six residents observed during medication administration. The census was 15. Findings Include: Review of Resident #15's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/27/21 and the diagnoses of joint replacement surgery, fractured vertebrae, depression, cerebral infarction, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and high blood pressure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and extensive assistance of one staff for eating. Review of the physician orders revealed the resident was ordered Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg twice daily for left lung effusion for seven days. [...]
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 18, 2025, 2 on June 1, 2023, 1 on July 8, 2021.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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) | 7.04 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.67 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 6.50 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 4.06 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.31 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.92 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 7.26 on weekdays and 6.50 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 7.03 in April to June 2025 to 7.04 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 | 7.04 | 1.67 | 7.26 | 6.50 | 4.8% | 0 of 90 | 22 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.57 | 1.26 | 6.89 | 5.77 | 9.0% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.23 | 1.42 | 6.42 | 5.74 | 12.8% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 7.03 | 1.45 | 7.27 | 6.39 | 7.9% | 0 of 91 | 21 |
| 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 | 4.3 | 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 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 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 with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.0 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESLEY RIDGE RESIDENCE CORPORATION.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipietra, John | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| McDonald, Kenneth | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/16/2022 | |
| Widney, Thomas | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Anderson, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| Brueshaber, Larry | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Conlon, Celia | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Debenedictis, Lance | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| East, Sandra | Corporate director | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| Hildal, Robyn | Corporate director | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| Kahle, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Palmer, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1996 | |
| Present, Philip | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Short, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2010 | |
| Wilson, Cean | Corporate director | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| McQuinn, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Bowersox, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2022 |
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 do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2021: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- 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 June 1, 2023: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehab Columbus, 2.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Majestic Care of Whitehall Whitehall, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 74 citations
- Allbridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Columbus, 4.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Mother Angeline McCrory Manor Columbus, 4.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation Pickerington, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Eastland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Columbus, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Taylor Springs Health Campus Gahanna, 5.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 34 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Robert a Barnes Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Robert a Barnes Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Robert a Barnes Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 18, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Robert a Barnes Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Robert a Barnes Center 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 Robert a Barnes Center?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers. Legal business name: WESLEY RIDGE RESIDENCE CORPORATION.
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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