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Columbus Colony Elderly Care
1150 Colony Drive, Westerville, OH 43081
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Columbus Colony Elderly Care Description
Columbus Colony Elderly Care is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.8 miles outside the town of Westerville, Ohio. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 13 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Reported incompetence in performing duties, including neglecting medical needs and lying about staff availability.
- Food quality is extremely poor, described as inedible and sloppily prepared.
- Facility cleanliness and maintenance are lacking, with reports of very dirty conditions and rooms lacking air conditioning.
- Staff responsiveness is criticized, with long waits for assistance and suggestions to use diapers to reduce the need for help.
- Overall care quality is described as extremely poor, with a lack of proper attention to residents.
- Some units reportedly lack air conditioning, contributing to uncomfortable living conditions.
Positive Reviews:
- Facility recognized for its specialization in caring for deaf individuals, offering socialization opportunities and sign language support.
- Some residents appreciate the community for its ability to cater to specific needs, such as rehabilitation and social interaction among deaf individuals.
- Staff is described as great, helpful, and professional by some reviewers, with specific commendation for their efforts in accommodating and caring for residents.
- Facility cleanliness and room quality received praise from some visitors, noting a clean environment and wonderful rooms.
- Physical and occupational therapy services are highly recommended, with positive outcomes for rehabilitation.
Mixed Reviews:
- Some reviews highlight the facility's inclusivity, stating it is not exclusively for the deaf but serves a broader community needing rehab and care.
- Recommendations include improving communication channels for easier contact with staff and considering accommodations for long-distance family visits.
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Health
Services
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 3, 1979
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 110
Total current residents: 88
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 6
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $41074
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-01-26 | 2022-04-04 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-05-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-04-17 | 2018-06-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-08-23 | $8,775 |
| 2018-02-12 | $20,964 |
| 2022-01-31 | $63,190 |
| 2022-01-31 | $41,074 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | 29 |
| 2022-01-31 | 38 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Westerville which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 38,384 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $73,410, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 55.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 168 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 160 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.67 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.66 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.65 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.25 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 182.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Kroger
1.0 miles awayMarc's
1.7 miles awayAldi
1.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.9 miles awaySam's Club
2.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Easton Transit Center
2.8 miles away6663
2.9 miles awayState Route 161 & Northern Woods Ln
2.9 miles awayState Route 161 & Oak Knoll Dr
2.9 miles away6701
2.9 miles awayBanks
Huntington Bank
0.9 miles awayChase
1.7 miles awayPNC Bank
1.9 miles awayUnited Midwest Savings Bank
1.9 miles awayUS Bank
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
2.8 miles awayMount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
5.3 miles awayMount Carmel East Hospital
8.6 miles awayRiverside Methodist Hospital
8.7 miles awayOSU Medical Center CarePoint East
9.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayDiscount Drug Mart
2.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayUptown Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayCVS/Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayDentists
Smiles Ahead Family Dentistry
3.1 miles awayCentral Ohio Dental
3.5 miles awayStauffer Family Dental
3.5 miles awayThe Dental Center
3.5 miles awayDental Works
3.7 miles awayParks
Inniswood Metro Gardens
0.1 miles awayCentral College
0.3 miles awayBig Walnut Creek Parkland
0.4 miles awayHoover Dam Park
0.5 miles awayHerb Garden
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
11.7 miles awayShopping
Columbus Square
2.8 miles awayEaston Town Center
3.0 miles awayNorthland Plaza
3.0 miles awayRaintree Center
3.3 miles awaySpring Creek Center
3.4 miles awayCulture
Battelle Fine Arts Center
3.0 miles awayFunny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
3.5 miles awayFormer Location Polaris Amphitheater (Closed)
5.0 miles awayColumbus Civic Theater
7.0 miles awayPeggy R. McConnell Arts Center
7.0 miles awayRestaurants
China Taste
1.7 miles awayCarsonie's Stromboli& Pizza Kitchen
1.8 miles awayBob Evans
1.8 miles awayFirst Watch
1.8 miles awayMCL Cafeteria
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