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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Wexner Heritage House

1151 College Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209

Wexner Heritage House, a 99-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, OH, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #612 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#612 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
4.53
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Wexner Heritage House, a 99-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, OH, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #612 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#612 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
4.53
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 922 OH nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
365026
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
86
In Hospital
No
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
Dec 29, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.53 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.71 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.18
CNA Hours
2.65
Total Nursing Hours
4.53 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
51.3%
RN Turnover
55.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Wexner Heritage House

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Wexner Heritage House ranks #612 of 912 rated nursing homes in OH on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Wexner Heritage House operates 99 certified beds in Columbus, OH with approximately 86 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $48K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.53 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.71 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Wexner Heritage House falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 51.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0773

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0711

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 10, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 10, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2025 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 23, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 24, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0807

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.5% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $48K

Date Type Amount
Dec 29, 2025 Payment Denial -
Oct 23, 2025 Fine $48K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Wexner Heritage House, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Wexner Heritage House

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The OH registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View OH registry
  • Peer homes near 99 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in OH. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Wexner Heritage House?
Wexner Heritage House has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Wexner Heritage House rank among nursing homes in OH?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Wexner Heritage House ranks 612th among 912 rated nursing homes in OH (#612 of 912). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Wexner Heritage House?
Wexner Heritage House reports 4.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.71 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 51.3%.
How many beds does Wexner Heritage House have?
Wexner Heritage House has 99 certified beds with approximately 86 residents. The facility is located at 1151 College Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209.
Does Wexner Heritage House have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Wexner Heritage House has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Wexner Heritage House received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Wexner Heritage House has received 1 penalties totaling $48K.
Who owns Wexner Heritage House?
Wexner Heritage House is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Wexner Heritage House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Wexner Heritage House was on Dec 29, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Wexner Heritage House?
Wexner Heritage House is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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