The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, OH for 2023
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest cities in the state and home to the renowned University of Ohio and the University of Ohio’s medical research school. It also boasts several interesting attractions that might be of interest to visiting family members, including the Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. The city has different outdoor options for recreation, including the Scioto Mile, a string of parks on either side of the Scioto River.
Seniors unable to manage the effects of chronic medical conditions may benefit from care in a skilled nursing facility, which averages $6,996 per month in Columbus, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. Skilled nursing facilities provide residents with 24-hour care, including help with the tasks of daily living and personal grooming, plus professional medical treatment and care. However, some seniors may need extra help with personal care and mobility but not require medical supervision or be able to afford nursing home accommodations. For these individuals, an assisted living community, offering help with personal care, or a home health care aide, who cares for seniors in their home and helping with light medical care, may be a better fit.
We’ve gathered information about the costs of nursing home care in Columbus, as well as resources for seniors who may prefer different types of long term care.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Columbus, OH
Westerwood
My stepfather is in Westerwood and his experience has been good. He’s there for rehab and he’s comfortable there. He’s in the same wing with the same caretakers so it was an easy transition. The staff
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My stepfather is in Westerwood and his experience has been good. He’s there for rehab and he’s comfortable there. He’s in the same wing with the same caretakers so it was an easy transition. The staff is friendly, they’re cooperative, we’ve been pleased with our interactions with them. I have not been in the dining room, he often has had his meals in his room, but the food looks really good. His room is clean and adequate, and he has a roommate, and it’s nice. The outdoor spaces look very inviting. They have tables, benches, and umbrellas for the sun, they are landscaped, and they’re very pleasant.
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My stepfather is in Westerwood and his experience has been good. He’s there for rehab and he’s comfortable there. He’s in the same wing with the same caretakers so it was an easy transition. The staff
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My stepfather is in Westerwood and his experience has been good. He’s there for rehab and he’s comfortable there. He’s in the same wing with the same caretakers so it was an easy transition. The staff is friendly, they’re cooperative, we’ve been pleased with our interactions with them. I have not been in the dining room, he often has had his meals in his room, but the food looks really good. His room is clean and adequate, and he has a roommate, and it’s nice. The outdoor spaces look very inviting. They have tables, benches, and umbrellas for the sun, they are landscaped, and they’re very pleasant.
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Wesley Glen Retirement Community
Wesley Glen Retirement Community is amazing, I have a brother there and he is doing great. But their rehab is a nightmare!
First I want to say there are maybe 2 aides that have been good. I c
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Wesley Glen Retirement Community is amazing, I have a brother there and he is doing great. But their rehab is a nightmare!
First I want to say there are maybe 2 aides that have been good. I can’t say that about the nurses especially the male nurse. My mother, age 102 and 2/3 years old, has been there for a couple of weeks now and if someone isn’t there all the time she does not get the treatment she should. They are slow to respond to her call. They have tried to change her medication from every 4 hours to every 6 hours and she can only take tylenol for pain. One Nurse tried to make her go 9 hours without it, worried about her liver. Excuse me but at 102 yrs the liver is not the most important thing. Giving her relief from a broken clavicle is what is important! And meals for her are a challenge when we are not there for her. She only has use of one hand, her non dominant one, and other one was banged up pretty bad too and is weak. We have tried to be upbeat, thankful for the help and very nice to all the aides and nurses. They are surly and it is a challenge. Today was the last straw. My mother had to sit in her dirty pants for 45 minutes and my sister had to go down and demand help. 45 minutes for a 102 year old woman with delicate skin. There is no excuse for that! Not only can it cause skin problems but it does not help her ability to heal mentally. This is abusive! If these people don’t like there job and can’t give loving care to our elderly then it’s time to move on. You don’t treat people this way. When they do come into her room they treat her like it is a job to do and get out fast. There is no conversing, no letting them know that someone cares. Most of the surliness and lack of compassion or human warmth is coming from nurses and aides ; PT, OT and Activities staff have been professional and warm. My mother is so upset about her treatment that she cried, and tears do not come easy to her, she said this is hard. At one point she even asked if she could go back to the hospital where they treat her better. This is not what I expected from Wesley Glen and am sad that this is what is happening. I will not recommend this place to anyone.
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Wesley Glen Retirement Community is amazing, I have a brother there and he is doing great. But their rehab is a nightmare!
First I want to say there are maybe 2 aides that have been good. I c
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Wesley Glen Retirement Community is amazing, I have a brother there and he is doing great. But their rehab is a nightmare!
First I want to say there are maybe 2 aides that have been good. I can’t say that about the nurses especially the male nurse. My mother, age 102 and 2/3 years old, has been there for a couple of weeks now and if someone isn’t there all the time she does not get the treatment she should. They are slow to respond to her call. They have tried to change her medication from every 4 hours to every 6 hours and she can only take tylenol for pain. One Nurse tried to make her go 9 hours without it, worried about her liver. Excuse me but at 102 yrs the liver is not the most important thing. Giving her relief from a broken clavicle is what is important! And meals for her are a challenge when we are not there for her. She only has use of one hand, her non dominant one, and other one was banged up pretty bad too and is weak. We have tried to be upbeat, thankful for the help and very nice to all the aides and nurses. They are surly and it is a challenge. Today was the last straw. My mother had to sit in her dirty pants for 45 minutes and my sister had to go down and demand help. 45 minutes for a 102 year old woman with delicate skin. There is no excuse for that! Not only can it cause skin problems but it does not help her ability to heal mentally. This is abusive! If these people don’t like there job and can’t give loving care to our elderly then it’s time to move on. You don’t treat people this way. When they do come into her room they treat her like it is a job to do and get out fast. There is no conversing, no letting them know that someone cares. Most of the surliness and lack of compassion or human warmth is coming from nurses and aides ; PT, OT and Activities staff have been professional and warm. My mother is so upset about her treatment that she cried, and tears do not come easy to her, she said this is hard. At one point she even asked if she could go back to the hospital where they treat her better. This is not what I expected from Wesley Glen and am sad that this is what is happening. I will not recommend this place to anyone.
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Gardens of Scioto
Gardens of Scioto is a large, upscale facility located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, about a mile from I-270 and 2 miles from the nearest major hospital. Family of residents often comment on th
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Gardens of Scioto is a large, upscale facility located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, about a mile from I-270 and 2 miles from the nearest major hospital. Family of residents often comment on the variety of activities available, including a dedicated arts and crafts room to keep everyone active and engaged with the community, as well as the usual card games and bingo. Residents enjoy having the option to go out on regularly scheduled trips to restaurants and events and say the facility’s food is great.
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Gardens of Scioto is a large, upscale facility located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, about a mile from I-270 and 2 miles from the nearest major hospital. Family of residents often comment on th
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Gardens of Scioto is a large, upscale facility located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, about a mile from I-270 and 2 miles from the nearest major hospital. Family of residents often comment on the variety of activities available, including a dedicated arts and crafts room to keep everyone active and engaged with the community, as well as the usual card games and bingo. Residents enjoy having the option to go out on regularly scheduled trips to restaurants and events and say the facility’s food is great.
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Crown Pointe Care Center
Crown Pointe has very good service. I’ve been to 5 or 6 nursing homes through the years, and they’re probably the best out of them. The staff was good; the PT, aides, and social worker were also g
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Crown Pointe has very good service. I’ve been to 5 or 6 nursing homes through the years, and they’re probably the best out of them. The staff was good; the PT, aides, and social worker were also good. They have pretty good food.
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Crown Pointe has very good service. I’ve been to 5 or 6 nursing homes through the years, and they’re probably the best out of them. The staff was good; the PT, aides, and social worker were also g
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Crown Pointe has very good service. I’ve been to 5 or 6 nursing homes through the years, and they’re probably the best out of them. The staff was good; the PT, aides, and social worker were also good. They have pretty good food.
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McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
I went to look at McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and I liked what I saw when I was there. There were a lot of activities going on. There were a lot of people in the hallways, bot
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I went to look at McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and I liked what I saw when I was there. There were a lot of activities going on. There were a lot of people in the hallways, both nurses and residents. There were many caregivers, so that made me think that my mom would get good care there. We walked around, and she showed me different areas that they had. If my mom were to go there, it would be a semi-private room. They do have private rooms available for an additional cost. It’s more of like a hospital type. They have a toilet and a sink, but there’s a communal shower. They were showing a Tina Turner video in the activity room, so the residents were all gathered around. They do offer therapy. It’s more of a traditional nursing home, but they have outside areas and a really large courtyard. They have communal areas with chairs and stuff. Everybody was friendly and nice. The facility was nice and clean, but it’s just not home.
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I went to look at McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and I liked what I saw when I was there. There were a lot of activities going on. There were a lot of people in the hallways, bot
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I went to look at McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and I liked what I saw when I was there. There were a lot of activities going on. There were a lot of people in the hallways, both nurses and residents. There were many caregivers, so that made me think that my mom would get good care there. We walked around, and she showed me different areas that they had. If my mom were to go there, it would be a semi-private room. They do have private rooms available for an additional cost. It’s more of like a hospital type. They have a toilet and a sink, but there’s a communal shower. They were showing a Tina Turner video in the activity room, so the residents were all gathered around. They do offer therapy. It’s more of a traditional nursing home, but they have outside areas and a really large courtyard. They have communal areas with chairs and stuff. Everybody was friendly and nice. The facility was nice and clean, but it’s just not home.
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Mother Angeline McCrory Manor
BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AND CARING FACILITY IN ALL CATAGORIES!
MY HUSBAND WAS THERE AND THE STAFF AND AIDES WERE SO CONCERNED AND ACCOMMODATING.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL AND MY HUSBAND LOOKED FORWARD TO THE M
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BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AND CARING FACILITY IN ALL CATAGORIES!
MY HUSBAND WAS THERE AND THE STAFF AND AIDES WERE SO CONCERNED AND ACCOMMODATING.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL AND MY HUSBAND LOOKED FORWARD TO THE MEALS.
ALL THE THERAPY DEPARTMENTS WERE WONDERFUL! THE EMPLOYEE NURSING STAFF IS SO, SO GOOD! HOPE WE DON’T NEED A REHAB FACILITY AGAIN BUT IF WE DO THIS ONE IS OUR CHOICE!
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BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AND CARING FACILITY IN ALL CATAGORIES!
MY HUSBAND WAS THERE AND THE STAFF AND AIDES WERE SO CONCERNED AND ACCOMMODATING.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL AND MY HUSBAND LOOKED FORWARD TO THE M
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BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AND CARING FACILITY IN ALL CATAGORIES!
MY HUSBAND WAS THERE AND THE STAFF AND AIDES WERE SO CONCERNED AND ACCOMMODATING.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL AND MY HUSBAND LOOKED FORWARD TO THE MEALS.
ALL THE THERAPY DEPARTMENTS WERE WONDERFUL! THE EMPLOYEE NURSING STAFF IS SO, SO GOOD! HOPE WE DON’T NEED A REHAB FACILITY AGAIN BUT IF WE DO THIS ONE IS OUR CHOICE!
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Willow Brook Christian Home
My mom is a resident of Willow Brook Christian Home. Our experience so far has been wonderful. The layout and the people are wonderful. We have nothing negative to say at all. They’re very caring and
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My mom is a resident of Willow Brook Christian Home. Our experience so far has been wonderful. The layout and the people are wonderful. We have nothing negative to say at all. They’re very caring and take really good care of my mom. They couldn’t be easier to work with. The food was good, and she is pleased with it. She has physical therapy there.
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My mom is a resident of Willow Brook Christian Home. Our experience so far has been wonderful. The layout and the people are wonderful. We have nothing negative to say at all. They’re very caring and
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My mom is a resident of Willow Brook Christian Home. Our experience so far has been wonderful. The layout and the people are wonderful. We have nothing negative to say at all. They’re very caring and take really good care of my mom. They couldn’t be easier to work with. The food was good, and she is pleased with it. She has physical therapy there.
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Wexner Heritage Village
The rehabilitation floor: Not the place it once was. Dirty, tired and very poor patient care. My relative has been moved to a much better facility. I would not take my worst enemy there.
The rehabilitation floor: Not the place it once was. Dirty, tired and very poor patient care. My relative has been moved to a much better facility. I would not take my worst enemy there.
Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Although parking was a pain, the staff was very nice which made up for that. The facility had a pleasant atmosphere. The walls were nice and bright. Staffing really cared about the well being of the p
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Although parking was a pain, the staff was very nice which made up for that. The facility had a pleasant atmosphere. The walls were nice and bright. Staffing really cared about the well being of the patients and the patients families. The halls were very organized related to the illness of the patient. The administrator demonstrated a caring for the employees. There were no foul smells in the halls. The patients seemed pretty content. Now the dining area didnt seem too fancy, compared to other rehab facilities. The dining seems pretty small, barely enough room to seat all the people and the supporting staff. I found myself almost hitting my head on a hanging light above a table. Dietary doors were right there where we can hear almost everything said in the kitchen. Never the less, the staff were content and the atmosphere seemed bright. I would recommend Minerva Park to anyone needing rehab services in the Columbus Ohio area.
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Although parking was a pain, the staff was very nice which made up for that. The facility had a pleasant atmosphere. The walls were nice and bright. Staffing really cared about the well being of the p
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Although parking was a pain, the staff was very nice which made up for that. The facility had a pleasant atmosphere. The walls were nice and bright. Staffing really cared about the well being of the patients and the patients families. The halls were very organized related to the illness of the patient. The administrator demonstrated a caring for the employees. There were no foul smells in the halls. The patients seemed pretty content. Now the dining area didnt seem too fancy, compared to other rehab facilities. The dining seems pretty small, barely enough room to seat all the people and the supporting staff. I found myself almost hitting my head on a hanging light above a table. Dietary doors were right there where we can hear almost everything said in the kitchen. Never the less, the staff were content and the atmosphere seemed bright. I would recommend Minerva Park to anyone needing rehab services in the Columbus Ohio area.
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Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living
Whetstone Rehabilitation Center is located directly across from the Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, offering a convenient choice for patients looking for short-term rehabilitation, and it is rea
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Whetstone Rehabilitation Center is located directly across from the Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, offering a convenient choice for patients looking for short-term rehabilitation, and it is readily accessible from Route 315. Visitors, residents and relatives are impressed with the staff’s friendliness and performance. Residents mention the rehabilitation center provides good results and the staff is attentive. They also provide positive reviews about the appearance of the resident’s rooms. Activities include book clubs, arts and crafts, music and games. Amenities include an outdoor patio area, garden, carpeted dining hall, room service, laundry service, salon, activity room, lounge and resident transportation.
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Whetstone Rehabilitation Center is located directly across from the Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, offering a convenient choice for patients looking for short-term rehabilitation, and it is rea
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Whetstone Rehabilitation Center is located directly across from the Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, offering a convenient choice for patients looking for short-term rehabilitation, and it is readily accessible from Route 315. Visitors, residents and relatives are impressed with the staff’s friendliness and performance. Residents mention the rehabilitation center provides good results and the staff is attentive. They also provide positive reviews about the appearance of the resident’s rooms. Activities include book clubs, arts and crafts, music and games. Amenities include an outdoor patio area, garden, carpeted dining hall, room service, laundry service, salon, activity room, lounge and resident transportation.
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Columbus Alzheimer Care Center
This facility is filthy and poorly taken care of. My family member was in care there and rooms a/c was removed and never replaced. The does not speak english and
are poorly trained. Avoid this facili
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This facility is filthy and poorly taken care of. My family member was in care there and rooms a/c was removed and never replaced. The does not speak english and
are poorly trained. Avoid this facility at all cost.
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This facility is filthy and poorly taken care of. My family member was in care there and rooms a/c was removed and never replaced. The does not speak english and
are poorly trained. Avoid this facili
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This facility is filthy and poorly taken care of. My family member was in care there and rooms a/c was removed and never replaced. The does not speak english and
are poorly trained. Avoid this facility at all cost.
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Taylor Springs Health Campus
My mom was a resident of Taylor Springs Health Campus. They helped her with activities of daily living, provided nourishment and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
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My mom was a resident of Taylor Springs Health Campus. They helped her with activities of daily living, provided nourishment and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Unfortunately, they were short staffed, but the staff did as well as they could, and they tried their best to prevent her from false and unnecessary incontinence events and things like that.
Her room was exceptional.
They had a family brunch while we were out there and the food was delicious. They have a very nice rehabilitation gym, and a beautiful campus where you can walk your loved ones. If they have mobility challenges you can walk them around the campus. Sometimes the staff will walk your relatives around so they can get fresh air. It is a nice, locked facility where only certain members of your family have access. They also have lovely dining rooms for the staff. Then they have events for the residents that are just lovely with live music. They encourage folks to get dressed up for those events, so it gives it just a light, cheerful, going out to dinner type feel versus being in a place of confinement.
Their physical therapy really did wonders for Mom. When she went in, she was unable to walk, but when she left the facility, she was able to at least negotiate a short walk into the car, so that was a tremendous accomplishment.
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My mom was a resident of Taylor Springs Health Campus. They helped her with activities of daily living, provided nourishment and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
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My mom was a resident of Taylor Springs Health Campus. They helped her with activities of daily living, provided nourishment and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Unfortunately, they were short staffed, but the staff did as well as they could, and they tried their best to prevent her from false and unnecessary incontinence events and things like that.
Her room was exceptional.
They had a family brunch while we were out there and the food was delicious. They have a very nice rehabilitation gym, and a beautiful campus where you can walk your loved ones. If they have mobility challenges you can walk them around the campus. Sometimes the staff will walk your relatives around so they can get fresh air. It is a nice, locked facility where only certain members of your family have access. They also have lovely dining rooms for the staff. Then they have events for the residents that are just lovely with live music. They encourage folks to get dressed up for those events, so it gives it just a light, cheerful, going out to dinner type feel versus being in a place of confinement.
Their physical therapy really did wonders for Mom. When she went in, she was unable to walk, but when she left the facility, she was able to at least negotiate a short walk into the car, so that was a tremendous accomplishment.
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Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber
Westminster-thurber Community is conveniently located near Interstate 670 in Columbus, Ohio, just a short walk from Goodale Park and only blocks from a variety of casual dining restaurants. Family mem
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Westminster-thurber Community is conveniently located near Interstate 670 in Columbus, Ohio, just a short walk from Goodale Park and only blocks from a variety of casual dining restaurants. Family members are impressed with the facility’s modern, cozy look and convenient location, noting its proximity to theater, museums and the symphony. Former residents remark on the community’s many activities such as bingo, card games and off-site outings. According to visitors, the facility also has a swimming pool in one of its buildings. Guests compliment the staff for being friendly and attentive.
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Westminster-thurber Community is conveniently located near Interstate 670 in Columbus, Ohio, just a short walk from Goodale Park and only blocks from a variety of casual dining restaurants. Family mem
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Westminster-thurber Community is conveniently located near Interstate 670 in Columbus, Ohio, just a short walk from Goodale Park and only blocks from a variety of casual dining restaurants. Family members are impressed with the facility’s modern, cozy look and convenient location, noting its proximity to theater, museums and the symphony. Former residents remark on the community’s many activities such as bingo, card games and off-site outings. According to visitors, the facility also has a swimming pool in one of its buildings. Guests compliment the staff for being friendly and attentive.
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New Albany Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living
My loved stayed at New Albany Gardens. The place looks okay, but don’t be fooled. We had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics. The nurse proceeded to apologize to the paramedics stating that it
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My loved stayed at New Albany Gardens. The place looks okay, but don’t be fooled. We had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics. The nurse proceeded to apologize to the paramedics stating that it was not an emergency call. As it turned out, they overdosed our loved one and the ER had to give our loved one NARCAN. The nurse that night happened to be the "nurse of the month". The next instance occurred when we told the nurse manager that we thought our loved one had a UTI. The nurse manager dismissed it and a day or so later we had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics again when our loved one was unresponsive. As it turned out, our loved one turned septic due to a UTI that should have been treated. The nurse in the hospital ICU also told us that the ER had to give our loved one NARCAN again. After going through septic shock our loved survived, but was never the same again suffering from permanent damage. Nurse Patty is not nice.
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My loved stayed at New Albany Gardens. The place looks okay, but don’t be fooled. We had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics. The nurse proceeded to apologize to the paramedics stating that it
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My loved stayed at New Albany Gardens. The place looks okay, but don’t be fooled. We had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics. The nurse proceeded to apologize to the paramedics stating that it was not an emergency call. As it turned out, they overdosed our loved one and the ER had to give our loved one NARCAN. The nurse that night happened to be the "nurse of the month". The next instance occurred when we told the nurse manager that we thought our loved one had a UTI. The nurse manager dismissed it and a day or so later we had to beg the nurse to call the paramedics again when our loved one was unresponsive. As it turned out, our loved one turned septic due to a UTI that should have been treated. The nurse in the hospital ICU also told us that the ER had to give our loved one NARCAN again. After going through septic shock our loved survived, but was never the same again suffering from permanent damage. Nurse Patty is not nice.
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ABACO REHABILITATION AND NURSING FACILITY
I visited Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility, to visit an old mentor of mine. He had to be the youngest man in the home. In his mid Forties . The reason he was there is because he had liver can
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I visited Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility, to visit an old mentor of mine. He had to be the youngest man in the home. In his mid Forties . The reason he was there is because he had liver cancer. His cancer had spread so bad that he was incapable of doing anything himself, and the hospital had moved him to this home. The home was very nice. It looked like everything was new and also like everything was cleaned often. It looked like they took good care of all their equiment. The staff was very nice to my friend, who kept joking with them. They joked right back. They also seemed to check in on him a lot, and all got him whatever he needed. The Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility seemed a very professional place and if you were in need of a nursing faclitiy i would highly recomend it.
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I visited Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility, to visit an old mentor of mine. He had to be the youngest man in the home. In his mid Forties . The reason he was there is because he had liver can
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I visited Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility, to visit an old mentor of mine. He had to be the youngest man in the home. In his mid Forties . The reason he was there is because he had liver cancer. His cancer had spread so bad that he was incapable of doing anything himself, and the hospital had moved him to this home. The home was very nice. It looked like everything was new and also like everything was cleaned often. It looked like they took good care of all their equiment. The staff was very nice to my friend, who kept joking with them. They joked right back. They also seemed to check in on him a lot, and all got him whatever he needed. The Abaco Rehabilitation And Nursing Facility seemed a very professional place and if you were in need of a nursing faclitiy i would highly recomend it.
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West Park Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care
I’m in a nursing home in Columbus West Park, and we’re on lockdown because of the virus. I’ve been here for two years now. Most of the time it’s OK, but sometimes it’s not. Our room has two beds and a
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I’m in a nursing home in Columbus West Park, and we’re on lockdown because of the virus. I’ve been here for two years now. Most of the time it’s OK, but sometimes it’s not. Our room has two beds and a bathroom to share, and that’s it. All of us have the same thing. We have activities. Today they have trivia, some days they have exercises, bingo, and jackpot, and very seldom since the shutdowns, they have entertainment. They have a library. They had a beautician, but she hasn’t been allowed in for over a year. The only place we can go is from our room to the entertainment room, and we can’t go to any part of the building. The pricing is terrible.
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I’m in a nursing home in Columbus West Park, and we’re on lockdown because of the virus. I’ve been here for two years now. Most of the time it’s OK, but sometimes it’s not. Our room has two beds and a
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I’m in a nursing home in Columbus West Park, and we’re on lockdown because of the virus. I’ve been here for two years now. Most of the time it’s OK, but sometimes it’s not. Our room has two beds and a bathroom to share, and that’s it. All of us have the same thing. We have activities. Today they have trivia, some days they have exercises, bingo, and jackpot, and very seldom since the shutdowns, they have entertainment. They have a library. They had a beautician, but she hasn’t been allowed in for over a year. The only place we can go is from our room to the entertainment room, and we can’t go to any part of the building. The pricing is terrible.
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First Community Village Healthcare Center
Health services needs daily onsite supervision of nurses and STNA. Low morale, poor communication,
many staff seem apathetic, never observed gloves worn by staff serving and feeding customers.
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Health services needs daily onsite supervision of nurses and STNA. Low morale, poor communication,
many staff seem apathetic, never observed gloves worn by staff serving and feeding customers.
Dad’s day nurse Sarah was great, she was the exception.
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Health services needs daily onsite supervision of nurses and STNA. Low morale, poor communication,
many staff seem apathetic, never observed gloves worn by staff serving and feeding customers.
D
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Health services needs daily onsite supervision of nurses and STNA. Low morale, poor communication,
many staff seem apathetic, never observed gloves worn by staff serving and feeding customers.
Dad’s day nurse Sarah was great, she was the exception.
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Friendship Village Health Center
My mom stayed at Friendship Village for rehab. They have a beautiful facility for assisted and independent living. The only thing I disagreed with was their skilled nursing, which had everyone mixed t
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My mom stayed at Friendship Village for rehab. They have a beautiful facility for assisted and independent living. The only thing I disagreed with was their skilled nursing, which had everyone mixed together. They had memory care, long term and short term care, and pretty much everybody in the same area. The people there were nice and took good care of my mom. The rehabilitation area was very nice for PT and OT. The food was very good and delicious. My mom was in a nice, big, private room, with plenty of space and a bathroom in it, but it was a little dated.
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My mom stayed at Friendship Village for rehab. They have a beautiful facility for assisted and independent living. The only thing I disagreed with was their skilled nursing, which had everyone mixed t
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My mom stayed at Friendship Village for rehab. They have a beautiful facility for assisted and independent living. The only thing I disagreed with was their skilled nursing, which had everyone mixed together. They had memory care, long term and short term care, and pretty much everybody in the same area. The people there were nice and took good care of my mom. The rehabilitation area was very nice for PT and OT. The food was very good and delicious. My mom was in a nice, big, private room, with plenty of space and a bathroom in it, but it was a little dated.
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Nursing Home Costs in Columbus, OH
Seniors who opt for care in a skilled nursing home community typically have an option of either a semi-private or private room. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the Columbus average monthly cost for a semi-private room is $6,996, while a private room is $8,213.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Columbus has nursing home costs lower than the state of Ohio monthly average and the national average, which are $7,148 and $7,756, respectively, for a semi-private room. Compared to other major Ohio cities, Columbus is much lower. Toledo ($7,604), Dayton ($8,699) and Cincinnati ($8,152) all have costs for a semi-private room significantly higher than Columbus does. Youngstown, another major Ohio metro area, still has monthly nursing home fees a few hundred dollars higher, at $7,300.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Columbus have other options besides a skilled nursing care home. Homemaker services help seniors with limited mobility complete household chores, including meal preparation, accompany seniors on shopping trips, and provide general companionship, while home health aides are certified medical professionals that administer light medical care in a recipient’s house. The cost of both of these services is $4,576 per month in Columbus. Adult Day Care, at $1,625 per month, is an alternative for seniors who live with families unable to provide 24-7 care, while assisted living gives residents help with daily living and companionship in a long-term care community for $4,500 monthly.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Columbus, OH
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Columbus, OH
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 282-1206 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman office is an advocacy body representing the interests of residents of all long term care communities in Ohio, including those in nursing homes. Agents will investigate complaints filed on behalf of residents, or by residents themselves. Other representatives of the office help state and local governments draft stricter regulations and oversight of group homes. |
| Special Needs Medical Loan Closet | (740) 967-7871 | Columbus seniors who cannot afford durable medical equipment may borrow from the Medical Loan Closet. Items here may include walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, TTY kits, blood pressure cuffs, and shower or toileting chairs. This agency relies on donations from the community, so supplies of certain items may be limited. |
| Columbus Vet Center | (614) 257-5550 | Military veterans may receive help finding accommodations in long term care homes and help to apply for government benefits. The Vet Center can also help military veterans and their surviving spouses obtain health care from the VA Medical Clinic. |
| Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | (614) 645-7250 | The local AAA facilitates and funds several programs to help the elderly in Columbus retain their independence, reduce isolation, and provide assistance navigating the application process for government aid, including Social Security and Medicaid. It also offers referrals to long term care placement or home health care and caregiver programs. |
| Columbus Meals On Wheels | (614) 278-3130 | The Columbus Meals on Wheels program offers more than just home-delivery of a hot, nutritious meal to individuals who are unable to leave their homes or prepare their own food. Volunteers do wellness checks with each daily drop-off and deliver meals that can be reheated on Fridays, for recipients to eat over the weekend. The program, administered by LifeCare Alliance also runs senior dining facilities, where those who are able can dine with companies, and Carrie’s Café, which offers both dine-in and drive-through meal options. LifeCare Alliance also hosts a seniors farmers market, where the community elderly may purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Columbus?
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Columbus is 726, which is above the national average of 323.
In Columbus, what is the traffic like?
There is low traffic congestion with an above average crash rate of 10.
How much do you pay for housing in Columbus?
At $1,002, the average cost of housing in Columbus is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Is there a good job market in Columbus?
Columbus offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.50.
How accessible is Columbus for people without a vehicle?
In Columbus, 95.5% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Does Columbus offer good health care?
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 70.3% in Columbus – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 93 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
Is Columbus a good place to live for people who are retired?
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Columbus ranked in the top of the pack. It’s overall rank was 72nd, and it scored the best in Affordability, while it’s lowest score was for Senior Living & Housing.
Does Columbus have fun activities for people who are retired?
In Columbus, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.