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HomeOhioWillow Brook Christian Home

Willow Brook Christian Home

55 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH 432356148853300WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(22 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
50
certified

How Willow Brook Christian Home Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
OH average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
OH average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.03 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.37 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
38.9%
OH average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.03 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 1.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.
Staff turnover is 38.9%, lower than the Ohio average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 30, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Franklin County 65+
164,663
12.5% of county
County Population
1,318,149
Franklin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Willow Brook Christian Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Ohio with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
43.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 16, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.49 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.37 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.54 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.9%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BARTH, PHILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2004
DAVIS, BRANDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 11, 2024
IRWIN, TERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
JOHNSON, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 14, 2019
LONGO, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 10, 2007
MAY, JERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 24, 2025
MCKENNA, BLYTHECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2025
PICKENS, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 8, 2012
RINGLE, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 26, 2025
SARKEL, EDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 9, 2019
SUSENNA, KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 9, 2017
TIDWELL, PEGGYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 16, 2013
MCKNIGHT, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
POULSON, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 28, 2010
HARRIS, KENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 10, 2025
KETRON, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
MCKNIGHT, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
HARRIS, KENTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 10, 2025
KETRON, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 24, 2025
MCKNIGHT, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
POULSON, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 28, 2010
RICHARD, NEILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Willow Brook Christian Home and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Willow Brook Christian Home
Columbus, OHCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Highbanks Care Center
Columbus, OH1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Worthington Christian Village
Columbus, OH2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurels of Norworth the
Worthington, OH2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $51,871
Laurels of Worthington, the
Worthington, OH2.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Capri Gardens
Lewis Center, OH3.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,340
Landings of Westerville Health and Rehab the
Westerville, OH3.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Willow Brook Christian Home
Columbus, OH · Current facility
—5/53/55/5None recorded
Highbanks Care Center
Columbus, OH
1,056 ft5/54/52/5None recorded
Worthington Christian Village
Columbus, OH
2,640 ft5/53/55/5None recorded
Laurels of Norworth the
Worthington, OH
2.3 mi1/51/54/5$51,871
Laurels of Worthington, the
Worthington, OH
2.9 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Capri Gardens
Lewis Center, OH
3.6 mi5/54/53/5$12,340
Landings of Westerville Health and Rehab the
Westerville, OH
3.9 mi5/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Willow Brook Christian Home?▾
Willow Brook Christian Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Willow Brook Christian Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Willow Brook Christian Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Willow Brook Christian Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Willow Brook Christian Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 30, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Willow Brook Christian Home?▾
Willow Brook Christian Home provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours, 0.16 LPN hours, and 2.49 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.9%.
How many beds does Willow Brook Christian Home have?▾
Willow Brook Christian Home has 50 certified beds with an average of 43.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Willow Brook Christian Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 2 in Columbus. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Willow Brook Christian Home?▾
On Google Maps, Willow Brook Christian Home has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.