WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN HOME – COLUMBUS, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Willow Brook Christian Home

55 LAZELLE RD, Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 885-3300
50 beds
All Columbus facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
78.43
Score /100
#4368
National Rank

#4368
of 14703 facilities
National
70.3% position
#345
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#19
of 57 in Franklin
County Rank
#14
of 31 in Columbus
City Rank
#3
of 4 in ZIP 43235
ZIP Rank






About Willow Brook Christian HomeWillow Brook Christian Home is located at 55 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH, reachable at (614) 885-3300. This Non profit – Church related facility operates 50.0 certified beds and serves an average of 48 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1995-01-16. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Willow Brook Christian Home

Address

55 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 50 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Church related
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
78.43
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4368 of 14703 nationally – #345 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Willow Brook Christian Home 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

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 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 InsightWillow Brook Christian Home currently provides 3 hours 39 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 8 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 51.6%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 39 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 18 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours13 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 8 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 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 SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. 4 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) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 71.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,368
of 14,703
National
Top 30%
#345
of 922
OH State
Top 37% in OH
#19
of 57
️ Franklin County
#19 of 57
#14
of 31
️ Columbus
#14 of 31
#3
of 4
ZIP 43235
#3 of 4

Nationally, Willow Brook Christian Home ranks 4368th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 78.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 345th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 14th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,637 nationally and RN hours rank #1,355 nationally (#39 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 3.91 #4,834 / 14,703 #188 / 922 Above average
2023 3.89 #4,755 / 14,703 #199 / 922 Above average
2024 4.03 #4,067 / 14,703 #181 / 922 Above average
2025 4.03 #4,408 / 14,703 #180 / 922 Above average
2026 3.65 #7,637 / 14,703 #400 / 922 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 1.07 #1,717 / 14,703 #53 / 922 Top 25%
2023 1.13 #1,236 / 14,703 #38 / 922 Top 10%
2024 1.22 #961 / 14,703 #24 / 922 Top 10%
2025 1.27 #912 / 14,703 #23 / 922 Top 10%
2026 1.13 #1,355 / 14,703 #39 / 922 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Willow Brook Christian Home is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1995-01-16. 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) 885-3300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Willow Brook Christian Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), 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 78.4/100, placing it #4368 of 14703 facilities nationally and #345 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 Willow Brook Christian Home receives a reported average of 3 hours 39 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 8 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 13 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 18 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. 4 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 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 71.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Willow Brook Christian Home ranks 4368th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 78.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 345th out of 922 nursing homes. In Columbus, it ranks 14th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,637 nationally and RN hours rank #1,355 nationally (#39 in OH). Our composite quality score of 78.4/100 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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55 LAZELLE RD, Columbus, OH 43235
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 50
Average Residents / Day 48 (96% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Church related
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Franklin County, OH
City Columbus, OH
ZIP Code 43235
Approved Since January 16, 1995
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 365988
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.
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