OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER – COLUMBUS, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber

717 NEIL AVENUE, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-8888
35 beds
All Columbus facilities
5.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
90.56
Score /100
#492
National Rank

#492
of 14703 facilities
National
96.7% position
#20
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#6
of 57 in Franklin
County Rank
#4
of 31 in Columbus
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 43215
ZIP Rank






About Ohio Living Westminster-ThurberOhio Living Westminster-Thurber is located at 717 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, reachable at (614) 228-8888. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 35.0 certified beds and serves an average of 31 residents per day. It is part of the Ohio Living Communities network (11 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1979-04-13. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber

Address

717 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 35 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
90.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#492 of 14703 nationally – #20 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber offers a mid-range care option in Columbus, OH. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightOhio Living Westminster-Thurber currently provides 5 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 45 min/day (2022) to 91 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 57.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing5 hours 29 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 48 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 9 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 31 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 38 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours46 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $14,680. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $14680.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 65.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#492
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#20
of 922
OH State
Top 5% in OH
#6
of 57
️ Franklin County
#6 of 57
#4
of 31
️ Columbus
#4 of 31
#1
of 2
ZIP 43215
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber ranks 492nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 90.6/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 20th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 4th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #645 nationally and RN hours rank #552 nationally (#12 in OH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 4.14 #3,547 / 14,703 #138 / 922 Top 25%
2023 4.09 #3,644 / 14,703 #139 / 922 Top 25%
2024 5.20 #887 / 14,703 #37 / 922 Top 10%
2025 4.75 #1,657 / 14,703 #63 / 922 Top 25%
2026 5.48 #645 / 14,703 #23 / 922 Top 5%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 0.75 #4,404 / 14,703 #212 / 922 Above average
2023 0.54 #7,411 / 14,703 #442 / 922 Below average
2024 1.35 #712 / 14,703 #19 / 922 Top 5%
2025 0.98 #2,007 / 14,703 #64 / 922 Top 25%
2026 1.52 #552 / 14,703 #12 / 922 Top 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1979-04-13. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (614) 228-8888 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 90.6/100, placing it #492 of 14703 facilities nationally and #20 of 922 in Ohio. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber receives a reported average of 5 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 31 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 9 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 48 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 38 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $14,680. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $14,680, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 65.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber ranks 492nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 90.6/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 20th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 4th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #645 nationally and RN hours rank #552 nationally (#12 in OH). Our composite quality score of 90.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Columbus, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/columbus/

Contact and Location

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717 NEIL AVENUE, Columbus, OH 43215
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 35
Average Residents / Day 31 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Franklin County, OH
City Columbus, OH
ZIP Code 43215
Approved Since April 13, 1979
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 365416
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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